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Q: Should I paint a fireplace with a roller or brush?

• <div><p>You should use an angled brush to first paint the mortar lines, then go in with a high-density roller to evenly paint the bricks one at a time. You can also use a flat paintbrush to paint individual bricks, but a roller is faster and easier to use thanks to its longer handle and wider surface area for coating the bricks. To finish, go in with the paint brush for edges or hard-to-reach areas.</p></div>

Q: Can you use a fireplace with a cracked flue?

• <div><p>You can, but you shouldn&rsquo;t. While you can still start a fire in your fireplace, the smoke and other fumes won&rsquo;t have a proper way to escape if the flue is cracked. By continuing to operate your fireplace, wood stove, or furnace, you are putting your home at risk of absorbing toxic byproducts of the fire source.</p></div>

Q: What is the best type of firewood?

• <div><p>Wood is classified as either hardwood or softwood. For firewood, hardwoods are generally the best choice as they tend to burn longer, hotter, and produce less smoke than softwoods. Recommended hardwoods include oak, hickory, maple, cherry, ash, beech, birch, elm, and walnut. Oak is a particularly good option as it's widely available, slow-burning, and doesn't produce much smoke or sparks. Some woods, like oak, hickory, and cherry, also emit a pleasant scent. It is best to avoid softwoods such as eucalyptus, poplar, and willow, as they create a lot of smoke and have a high moisture content that makes them difficult to light and burn efficiently.</p></div>

Q: Can a fireplace be built on an existing house?

• <div><p>You can build a fireplace on an existing house, but it&rsquo;s much easier to construct a masonry fireplace when building a new house. To add to an existing house, you&rsquo;ll need to build a chimney and ensure the foundation can support a true masonry fireplace. Alternatively, you can purchase a gas or electric fireplace insert, which isn&rsquo;t as complicated to add to an existing structure.</p></div>

Q: Are wood stove fans noisy?

• <div><p>Wood stove fans are designed to operate quietly, emitting only a subtle hum from their motor. This low noise level ensures minimal disruption in your living space, allowing you to enjoy the warmth without distraction. The fan blades, which are engineered for efficient air circulation, contribute to the overall quiet operation. This makes wood stove fans a practical choice for maintaining a peaceful environment while effectively distributing heat throughout your room or home. </p></div>

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Based on his many 5 star recommendations, we hired Mr. Frye to paint most of the rooms, crown molding and trim, on the first floor of our new home. We had a very tight timeline to get the work done before we moved in. Not only did Mr. Frye complete the job as promised, but he did so with...
Frye Family Painting and Drywall Repair
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Reviewed in October 2025
Ricky had to overcome a lot of unusual obstacles with my oven installation and he did it with ease. We will definitely be hiring him again!
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Great! Geaux Flooring floored my bathroom over dinner! They were in and out in no time. Very efficient and looked flawless! Thank you!
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Reviewed in October 2023
Remodel was perfect! They were very professional and stayed on schedule. Would recommend to anyone.
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If I knew this was with Angi , I wouldnâ t of used them!
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Reviewed in August 2023
We had looked for tree cutting services before, but the prices were outrageously high. Butcher Boys Land Care was more than reasonable. They cut a 60 foot oak tree by our barn down with expert precision. The wood was then cut and stacked. Good service with a good price. We will definitely use...
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Reviewed in July 2023
I also had a dog kennel fence and a little deck fencing with some privacy fencing on the side.
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Reviewed in April 2023
My roof had started to have a leak after a tree limb fell on it I had Marquez roofing come take a look at it. He explained to me what damage had occurred and and what further damage could happen if it was not fixed he then explained the process he would go through to make the repairs. When it...
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Reviewed in March 2023
Great job and they are quick and responsive.
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Reviewed in January 2023
They workmanship was outstanding . The installer Ryan was great and did a fantastic job repairing years of water damage from a bathtub that had been in our house for 40 years . This bathroom remodel is outstanding !
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T & A Masonry

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Serving Phillipsburg, MO and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

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Customers say: True professional

"They did a rebuild of our brick mailbox that was knocked down, the new one they built is all stone and perfectly matched it to the stone on our home. It looks great."

Response time3 hrs

Response rate98%

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Serving Phillipsburg, MO and surrounding areas

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I’ve been doing all kinds of brick work and stonework for the last 40 years no job I can’t handle

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Serving Phillipsburg, MO and surrounding areas

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Hardworking, reliable, in need of some income on the side.

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Indian Summer Pool and Spa

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Serving Phillipsburg, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 1984

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Emergency services offered

Indian Summer Pool and Spa has 60+ combined years of management & field experience designing, remodeling and installing Custom upper end Gunite, Viking & Always Fun fiberglass swimming pools /spas.

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Response rate100%

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Recommended by66%of homeowners

Serving Phillipsburg, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

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Emergency services offered

"Everything is going great. Also added some other equipment such as app controlled door locks, etc."

Recommended by93%of homeowners

Serving Phillipsburg, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

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Emergency services offered

"It was easy to give Gene five stars. His pricing was reasonable, his work was great, and he was easy to work with. He tuck pointed our 110 year old limestone basement, repaired the chimney on our 3 story clay tile roof, and we added having him rebuild the firebox so we could get a ventless fireplace."

Response time2 days

Recommended by93%of homeowners

Serving Phillipsburg, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Response time8 hrs

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Be Right There Handyman LLC

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Serving Phillipsburg, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

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We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Be Right There Handyman LLC strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.\n

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Darnell Construction and Masonry

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Serving Phillipsburg, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

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Offers commercial services

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Artown Roofing & Contracting

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Serving Phillipsburg, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"My insurance denied my claim except for a minimal amount of work. Larry Evans from Artown Roofing worked with us to have it all repaired as he recommended a reinspection and the insurance company agreed with what Larry pointed out to them."

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Fireplaces questions, answered by experts

You should use an angled brush to first paint the mortar lines, then go in with a high-density roller to evenly paint the bricks one at a time. You can also use a flat paintbrush to paint individual bricks, but a roller is faster and easier to use thanks to its longer handle and wider surface area for coating the bricks. To finish, go in with the paint brush for edges or hard-to-reach areas.

You can, but you shouldn’t. While you can still start a fire in your fireplace, the smoke and other fumes won’t have a proper way to escape if the flue is cracked. By continuing to operate your fireplace, wood stove, or furnace, you are putting your home at risk of absorbing toxic byproducts of the fire source.

Wood is classified as either hardwood or softwood. For firewood, hardwoods are generally the best choice as they tend to burn longer, hotter, and produce less smoke than softwoods. Recommended hardwoods include oak, hickory, maple, cherry, ash, beech, birch, elm, and walnut. Oak is a particularly good option as it's widely available, slow-burning, and doesn't produce much smoke or sparks. Some woods, like oak, hickory, and cherry, also emit a pleasant scent. It is best to avoid softwoods such as eucalyptus, poplar, and willow, as they create a lot of smoke and have a high moisture content that makes them difficult to light and burn efficiently.

You can build a fireplace on an existing house, but it’s much easier to construct a masonry fireplace when building a new house. To add to an existing house, you’ll need to build a chimney and ensure the foundation can support a true masonry fireplace. Alternatively, you can purchase a gas or electric fireplace insert, which isn’t as complicated to add to an existing structure.

Wood stove fans are designed to operate quietly, emitting only a subtle hum from their motor. This low noise level ensures minimal disruption in your living space, allowing you to enjoy the warmth without distraction. The fan blades, which are engineered for efficient air circulation, contribute to the overall quiet operation. This makes wood stove fans a practical choice for maintaining a peaceful environment while effectively distributing heat throughout your room or home.

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