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Lay-M-Straight Masonry

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Lay-M-Straight Masonry

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Experienced Masonry business serving Eastern North Carolina for all of your brick, block, tile & concrete projects. Reuben is an experienced Mason with over 30 years of experience here to serve Eastern North Carolina for all of your brick, block, tile and concrete projects. We have up to a Six-man crew and we service Commercial or Residential. Give us a call for your FREE ESTIMATE!! * BRICK AND BLOCK FOUNDATION * BRICK EXTERIOR WALLS * BRICK HOMES * CONCRETE SLABS * DRIVEWAYS Feel free to contact us here on Facebook or via email or phone at [email protected] or (252) 838-2013

Experienced Masonry business serving Eastern North Carolina for all of your brick, block, tile & concrete projects. Reuben is an experienced Mason with over 30 years of experience here to serve Eastern North Carolina for all of your brick, block, tile and concrete projects. We have up to a Six-man crew and we service Commercial or Residential. Give us a call for your FREE ESTIMATE!! * BRICK AND BLOCK FOUNDATION * BRICK EXTERIOR WALLS * BRICK HOMES * CONCRETE SLABS * DRIVEWAYS Feel free to contact us here on Facebook or via email or phone at [email protected] or (252) 838-2013

The Hot Spot

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The Hot Spot

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10 years of experience

The Hot Spot, Inc offers various financing options, we personally handle all sales, service and installs in-house, we can accept payment by phone for long distance customers and also handle delivery if outside our area. We offer an exclusive discount to all Licensed Contractors on all of our units.

The Hot Spot, Inc offers various financing options, we personally handle all sales, service and installs in-house, we can accept payment by phone for long distance customers and also handle delivery if outside our area. We offer an exclusive discount to all Licensed Contractors on all of our units.

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Taylor Made Construction

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Taylor Made Construction

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36 years of experience

Taylor Family Construction has been in business for over 25 years and strives on quality construction and masonry work. We can conquer any job - large or small. Look at some of our work and see what Taylor Family Construction can do for you!

Taylor Family Construction has been in business for over 25 years and strives on quality construction and masonry work. We can conquer any job - large or small. Look at some of our work and see what Taylor Family Construction can do for you!

BRADLEY'S GENERAL STORE

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BRADLEY'S GENERAL STORE

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137 years of experience

Join Bradley (our talking bear) as we celebrate over 125 years of offering what the Western North Carolina public wants…hand-crafted items, old-fashioned toys, T-shirts, seasonal decorations, souvenirs, local jams/jellies/honey, hiking sticks, antiques, Amish rockers, Jim Shore collectibles…Almost any & everything that reflects the railroad, river & natural beauty of WNC !!! Explore over 4,000 sq.ft. with a visit to our Man-Cave, Kid-Cave, or Diva-Den--the whole store including Upstairs-- to experience shopping for hundreds of Made in America items in a family friendly museum-like setting. If shopping’s not your thing-- enjoy sitting at the Ice Cream Parlour for a fresh squeezed orange/lemon/limeade or a Bluebell cone/shake/float.

Join Bradley (our talking bear) as we celebrate over 125 years of offering what the Western North Carolina public wants…hand-crafted items, old-fashioned toys, T-shirts, seasonal decorations, souvenirs, local jams/jellies/honey, hiking sticks, antiques, Amish rockers, Jim Shore collectibles…Almost any & everything that reflects the railroad, river & natural beauty of WNC !!! Explore over 4,000 sq.ft. with a visit to our Man-Cave, Kid-Cave, or Diva-Den--the whole store including Upstairs-- to experience shopping for hundreds of Made in America items in a family friendly museum-like setting. If shopping’s not your thing-- enjoy sitting at the Ice Cream Parlour for a fresh squeezed orange/lemon/limeade or a Bluebell cone/shake/float.

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Fireplaces questions, answered by experts

Modern gas fireplaces are relatively efficient and don't burn excessive amounts of gas, especially compared to older models. A gas fireplace might use between 10,000 to 40,000 BTUs per hour; the total amount of gas used depends on the fireplace's size, heat output, and how often it's in use. To help keep your running costs down, consider using a thermostat and turning off the fireplace when not needed to minimize gas consumption

The short answer is yes, but the longer answer is more complex. Unless the fireplace is ventless by design, you’ll need some type of exhaust pipe system to safely send fumes and other harmful byproducts out of the house. Even then, ventless fireplaces are not always permitted because they do keep the byproducts inside of your house. Ventless fireplaces are safest when installed in spaces that are themselves well-ventilated, like large rooms with lots of windows.

Yes, a hot fire can burn off creosote, and it’s recommended to start one before using a creosote log to heat up any stuck tar within your chimney. A creosote log can then cure and hopefully loosen creosote buildup.

To burn garden waste, you can use a dug-out burn pit lined with stone or brick, a burn barrel, or a garden incinerator. If using a burn barrel, make sure it's made entirely of metal and properly equipped with screened vents and a metal top screen. Garden incinerators are designed for waste burning and should be operated according to the manufacturer's instructions.

How you stop your fireplace from smoking depends on the cause. Sometimes it’s as simple as opening the damper. Other times, you need to battle air pressure. The best course of action is to ensure proper ventilation, whether that means opening a door or a window; avoid building a large fire, which produces more smoke; and use seasoned hardwoods, which produce less smoke than other types of wood. If the issue persists, call a pro ASAP.

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