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Brick N' Boulder

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Brick N' Boulder

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1 years of experience

We offer residential construction services throughout the Piedmont. Our services include masonry, landscaping, carpentry, repairs and remodeling/renovations. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality work that reflects your vision and meets your needs. Our team is dedicated to excellent customer service, ensuring every project is handled with care, precision, and respect for your space. We combine skilled craftsmanship with open communication to ensure that each project is completed on time, within budget, and to your satisfaction.

We offer residential construction services throughout the Piedmont. Our services include masonry, landscaping, carpentry, repairs and remodeling/renovations. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality work that reflects your vision and meets your needs. Our team is dedicated to excellent customer service, ensuring every project is handled with care, precision, and respect for your space. We combine skilled craftsmanship with open communication to ensure that each project is completed on time, within budget, and to your satisfaction.

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.

Pinam Construction Inc.

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Pinam Construction Inc.

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9 years of experience

PINAM Construction, Inc provides structural repairs and solutions for moisture, mold, and other problems in your crawl space or basement. We provide free estimates within North Carolina, from Charlotte to the coast.

PINAM Construction, Inc provides structural repairs and solutions for moisture, mold, and other problems in your crawl space or basement. We provide free estimates within North Carolina, from Charlotte to the coast.

Turner Lawncare and Landscaping

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Turner Lawncare and Landscaping

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Turner Lawncare and Landscaping takes care of all your business or residential lawn care and landscaping needs. We specialize in everything from total backyard renovations to weekly lawn maintenance. Expect nothing but the absolute best attention to detail out of our crews. We leave no stone unturned and no bush overgrown. Along with basic lawn maintenance, we also offer: Retaining walls, Fire Pits, Walkways, Stone Work, Trenches, Grading, Hauling, Leveling, Decorative Concrete Curbing, Mowing, Edging, Tree Trimming and Removal, Lot Clearing, Yard Restoration, Snow Plowing and so much more. We take pride in our work and continue reinvesting into our fleet. We can take simple areas and turn them into scenic works of art. We come and leave with things looking better than before and are confident that you will be happy that you called us today. Reach out to us to receive a free estimate with affordable rates. New customers get first cut and lawn treatments FREE! 336-430-0147

"Exceptional! 4 big trees cut and removed and cleaned up in 1 day. Aeriate, fertilize, seeded, and drainage ditch dug the next day. Would highly recommend their services. Very professional."

Pat J on October 2020

Turner Lawncare and Landscaping takes care of all your business or residential lawn care and landscaping needs. We specialize in everything from total backyard renovations to weekly lawn maintenance. Expect nothing but the absolute best attention to detail out of our crews. We leave no stone unturned and no bush overgrown. Along with basic lawn maintenance, we also offer: Retaining walls, Fire Pits, Walkways, Stone Work, Trenches, Grading, Hauling, Leveling, Decorative Concrete Curbing, Mowing, Edging, Tree Trimming and Removal, Lot Clearing, Yard Restoration, Snow Plowing and so much more. We take pride in our work and continue reinvesting into our fleet. We can take simple areas and turn them into scenic works of art. We come and leave with things looking better than before and are confident that you will be happy that you called us today. Reach out to us to receive a free estimate with affordable rates. New customers get first cut and lawn treatments FREE! 336-430-0147

"Exceptional! 4 big trees cut and removed and cleaned up in 1 day. Aeriate, fertilize, seeded, and drainage ditch dug the next day. Would highly recommend their services. Very professional."

Pat J on October 2020

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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

The answer can vary widely based on a home's age and design. As with any type of remodeling project, assume that every structure is load-bearing until confirming otherwise with a structural engineer. Almost all modern homes have chimneys that are fully independent from the rest of the home's framing. As a result, they don't bear any load beyond their own weight. However, many historic homes built prior to the 1900s contain load-bearing chimneys that tie into the surrounding roof and floor joists. If possible, use a home's blueprints or look for chimney connections that indicate load-bearing qualities to get your answer.

Fireplaces can last between 10 and 30 years on average. This life span heavily depends on the quality of the construction, the type of fireplace (wood-burning versus gas versus electric), the materials used, and how well you’ve maintained it. Most homeowners get around 20 years out of their fireplace before major issues start popping up.

Installing a fireplace insert can be complicated and expensive, particularly if modifications are necessary to accommodate it. The cost of purchasing an insert and necessary venting system can also be a significant investment. Fuel type may also be limited with gas or electric inserts, potentially reducing the cozy appeal of a traditional wood-burning fireplace. Maintenance and repair may require specialized services, especially when dealing with gas lines or electrical components. Some argue that fireplace inserts lack the authentic ambiance of an open, crackling fire, with glass doors potentially reducing the visual appeal of the flames.

While you have some flexibility in the types of wood you can use in your outdoor furnace, it's important to make wise choices for optimal performance and efficiency. Hardwoods, such as oak, maple, and cherry, are generally recommended for their higher energy content and cleaner burn. These hardwoods produce more heat per volume and tend to produce fewer creosote deposits, which can accumulate and cause a chimney fire, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Even if a homebuyer has no intention of using the fireplace installed in the home they’re thinking of buying, it’s vital to know when the fireplace and chimney were last inspected. Aside from learning that it can operate properly, homebuyers will want to know that the structures themselves are sound and won’t affect the integrity of the surrounding home. With full knowledge, homebuyers can then make plans for any necessary repairs before they move in. 

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