Is a fireplace the same as a firepit or outdoor oven?

• <div><p>A fireplace is, by definition, an enclosed space where you burn wood or other fuel for the purpose of generating light and heat. A firepit burns wood and is much less expensive to build, but they aren’t technically a fireplace as it isn’t enclosed. An outdoor oven—commonly <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-build-outdoor-pizza-oven.htm">outdoor brick pizza ovens</a>—often uses wood as fuel, but its primary purpose is to cook food, and you’d rarely just burn wood inside them for warmth or aesthetic reasons. </p></div>

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Q: What is the difference between mortar and thinset?

• <div><p>Mortar and thinset both serve the same purpose&mdash;<a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/types-of-tile-adhesive.htm">tile adhesion</a>&mdash;but have different compositions and use-cases. Thinset is heatproof and presents a wide range of possibilities due to the added polymers. Mortar is typically used for bonding stones and brick. Thinset is rarely used outside, while mortar is rarely used inside. </p></div>

Q: Can you build a pizza oven with normal bricks?

• <div><p>You can use normal bricks as cladding for a concrete or clay pizza oven or as a base underneath one. Fire bricks or solid clay bricks are necessary for an outdoor pizza oven&rsquo;s floor, and you can use clay bricks for the rest of the oven. </p></div>

Q: How do I find a local mason?

• <div><p>Always work with <a href="http://www.angi.com/nearme/masonry/">licensed and certified masons in your area</a> when installing a stone wall or even a stone veneer. Just like all home designers, they should provide an impressive portfolio and offer a free estimate for the project. Pick the pro who fits your budget and schedule and, most importantly, helps you realize your landscape vision. </p></div>

Q: Can I reuse a brick after cutting it by hand?

• <div><p>Yes, as long as the cut is clean and the brick remains structurally sound, you can reuse it. Reusing brick is especially common for landscaping, edging, and small masonry repairs. Just make sure to file down any sharp edges before handling or installing it.</p></div>

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Reviewed in November 2024
Wattie Stone is a great service provider. Raymond Wattie is a great communicator and says what he does and does what he says. Keeps you up to date on the progress and does quality work at a fair price.
Wattie Stone
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Reviewed in August 2024
I hired Highlander to install a channel drain in front of garage to keep it from getting water in it. The guy showed up with his 16 year old son and dug the trench and laid the pipe very shallowly and left a large open hole in front of my driveway, that was one issue. The second issue was there...
Highlander Waterproofing, Inc.
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Reviewed in December 2023
Underdogg does exactly what they promise when they promise assuming weather is ok. Also, Brandon is an expert at what he does and will explain why to do something like using stone for backfill and not dirt. His expertise and attention to detail are unsurpassed. They are insured and professional...
UnderDogg Construction
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Reviewed in August 2022
I hired this company in summer with 90 degree weather, they installed river rock stone in all my beds front and back without any breaks,very professional
Pauly Landscaping
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Reviewed in July 2022
I'm not normally one to write negative reviews but this has been really frustrating. Huge disconnect between admin/scheduler and people who do the work. We scheduled gravel/concrete pour once but they never showed up. Admin apologized that the message apparently never got through. OK. ...
Premier Concrete and Landscapes of WNY
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Reviewed in September 2017
I have use Macken Services for the past 6 years. Each time they were on time and totally professional. What business owner whistles while doing the job of cleaning out a septic tank? They did a very thorough cleaning, which I have learned through Macken Services, means washing the stones...
Macken Services, Inc.
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Reviewed in August 2017
In June 2016 , the ground was reseeded; however, only very large weeds grew - no grass. I contacted Tom Gorski in July and he said that the topsoil was bad and needed to be replaced. However, after contacting him several times later that summer with no action taken on his part, I finally...
Gorski Services Inc
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Reviewed in May 2016
When I moved into the house, the landscaping was very pretty, but I didn't know how to keep it up. I hired KO Landscape and Design to come out last year to help me make sense of what I had and to replace some of the plants I sort of killed off (I have a black thumb). Kyle also turned my backyard...
KO Landscape and Renovations
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Reviewed in September 2013
Contractor showed up at the time he said and went right to work removing existing sidewalk. He then worked on removing the tree roots and put forms down. The next day he laid down stone and poured the cement. The went over and over it to make is smooth Put up caution tape around the area. ...
Cretocreations
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Reviewed in August 2013
Work is still in progress. Dave who is doing the hard scape is very painstaking in what he does. There was a problem with the stone that I ordered, and Tony came to the house to let me know. I told I trusted his judgement and he knew what I had originally ordered and told to pick out what he...
PINELLI LANDSCAPING INC.
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