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• <div><p>You can safely build a fire pit on your patio as long as you use porous, fire-resistant pavers or a fire pit mat over existing pavers. Otherwise, you’ll need to have exposed ground beneath your pit. You’ll also need to make sure the location for the fire pit is far enough away from your house and any other nearby structures.</p></div>

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Reviewed in September 2025
Nathan and his crew did an amazing job on our attic with the insulation install. Mr. Rozelle remained in constant contact with our family and had more than fair pricing on the products. Highly recommend
Above All Insulation, Inc.
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Reviewed in September 2024
Excellent! Our installer did our entire tub and shower in about six hours, and it look amazing!
Mad City Windows & Baths
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Reviewed in May 2024
Levell and crew have done several jobs for us now. They finished our basement adding 4 bedrooms and a bath. They also had to put in 2 egress windows. The last time they did work for us they did kitchen and bathroom backsplashes and installed some flooring on our stairwell. Would highly...
Empire Global Contracting LLC
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Reviewed in November 2022
We had a good experience working with the owner Troy and the Kali team. The price was competitive and Troy came to the site to provide the price quote and answer any questions. On the installation date, the team arrived on time, was professional and did a great job. I had a similar price quote...
Kali Concrete
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Reviewed in May 2022
The salesman was very professional, answered all my questions, the install was very fast and done well, very happy with the company
LeafFilter Gutter Protection
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Reviewed in January 2022
Deluxe Bath installed a tub liner and tiled a shower. The finished work is flawless! Marcin started and completed the job as scheduled, and with no cost surprises. They made every effort to keep our house clean during the work. I highly recommend the company.
Deluxe Bath, Inc.
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Reviewed in August 2021
Dennis did an amazing job installing and finishing the drywall in my basement. He was able to fit me in quickly and had excellent communication throughout the project. I highly recommend him and will be going back to him in the future!
Minneapolis Drywall, Inc.
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Reviewed in March 2021
My new doors are stunning! The entire process from start to install has been flawless. Rich and Sharon are extremely skilled at what they do, and they are also really fun people! Do not hesitate to choose them for your doors. Their work is excellent, and their prices are very reasonable. They...
Creative Cabinetry
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Reviewed in October 2020
Fence was installed exactly as requested. No complaints. Very professional company. Would hire again.
Northland Fence Minnesota
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Reviewed in August 2020
At this stage, delivery only. Courteous, efficient, much reason to expect the installation, etc. will be just as this first impression was.
Polzin Drywall Company, LLC
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Fire Pit Installation questions, answered by experts

You can fireproof an existing door to some extent, but it's better to remove the old door and replace it with a fire-rated model. Anything dealing with extreme heat needs rigorous testing and a door you DIY fireproof will not undergo the same safety measures as a premade one. Consider a door with a rating of at least 30 minutes or more in residential areas.

You can safely build a fire pit on your patio as long as you use porous, fire-resistant pavers or a fire pit mat over existing pavers. Otherwise, you’ll need to have exposed ground beneath your pit. You’ll also need to make sure the location for the fire pit is far enough away from your house and any other nearby structures.

You should only use water to put out a fire in your fireplace in an emergency situation. Even then, it is better to use a fire extinguisher to put out a fire quickly. Make sure every room in your house that has a fireplace also has a fire extinguisher—and that everyone in your household knows how to use one.

Beyond having an inspection, it’s important to do chimney maintenance at least annually to be certain the chimney is safe to use. Cleaning the flue of any built-up particles, creosote, and soot reduces the risk of fire. Fortunately, the cost of hiring a pro to do a chimney inspection often includes a chimney cleaning, so you may not have an extra expense for maintenance.

While a hot fire can help heat up and loosen tar within your chimney, making it a recommended step before using a creosote log, it will not burn off significant existing buildup on its own. Attempting to remove built-up creosote with a hot fire is dangerous and can cause a chimney fire. For safe and effective removal of caked-on creosote, the best approach is to hire a professional chimney sweep.

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