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: Why can’t I drill into the brick?

• <div><p>Some older brick material is extremely hard, making it tough to create a hole. Rather than using a typical wood drill bit, always use a masonry drill bit when drilling into brick. For extremely hard brick, using a power drill with a hammer function may give you better results. The drill bit will heat up as it goes into the extremely hard brick, so you may need to stop after a few minutes and allow the bit to cool before starting to drill again.</p></div>

Q: What are the disadvantages of stone houses?

• <div><p>Unfortunately, there are many disadvantages to stone houses. They are slow to build and the materials are pricey, both of which balloon the total cost. Stone walls require a more robust foundation, which costs more to install. Running plumbing, electrical, and HVAC through a stone house is much more difficult too, so homeowners need to seriously consider if the aesthetic benefit is worth the cost of building with stone. One of the<a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/questions-ask-masonry-contractor.htm"> questions to ask a masonry contractor</a> is if a similar aesthetic can be achieved with another material. </p></div>

Q: Do you use mortar or grout for German smear?

• <div><p>In certain cases, such as when dealing with surfaces like concrete rather than brick, grout can be used instead of mortar. Grout tends to be more convenient to work with on non-masonry surfaces. However, many experts suggest using mortar whenever possible, as it provides stronger adherence to the bricks and results in a more textured appearance.</p></div>

Q: What is the downside of painting brick?

• <div><p>While painting can certainly change the look of a chimney, you should think twice about giving your brick chimney the old landlord special.</p><p>Painting brick is porous, meaning it&rsquo;s full of tiny holes that can soak up moisture. Those holes also allow it to dry, though. So, when you paint it, you trap any moisture inside, providing an opportunity for mold, mildew, and water damage.</p><p>Paint also shows wear faster than naked brick. This means that once you paint a brick surface, you&rsquo;ll have to keep painting it to maintain a clean look. A paint job is also harder to undo on brick because of its porous nature. Once you paint it, it&rsquo;s hard to go back without some serious power washing&mdash;another added cost.</p></div>

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Reviewed in August 2023
Dustin removed old mulch, edged out all of our beds, placed weed barriers and spread stones. The back and front yard looks great! He is extremely hard working, honest and very professional. I highly recommend his work and I will use his services again.
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Reviewed in August 2014
Wormwood cleared out my backyard and area around the shed. They also removed a ton of gravel and sprayed the yard to kill ivy. Also hauled all of the debris to the curb. Great job. Would definitely work with them in the future.
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Reviewed in February 2023
Professional service, fair price, dependable, showed as promised and delivered required work on time and on budget.
MOWfessional Landscaping, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2021
We were impressed with the quality of the work Ryan's team completed. Amazing! We ran into some serious complications, a spring in our yard, Ryan came up with a plan and our French drains and dry wells are keeping our yard dry and beautiful! They also put in a retaining wall which is beautiful....
Mossy Stone Landscaping
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Reviewed in November 2012
Arrived on the right day at the appointed time and worked 6 hours as just as projected. They installed a perfect granite countertop and bar counter at 2 different levels and remove the old one from the property. The job went flawless and the cleanup was 1st class. you could not tell that any...
Stone Interiors - South Carolina
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Reviewed in July 2011
He is not scheduled to do the work until the next week. I have always asked him for additional work. The quote was about $600 for two parts of the work. He is very pleasant and quick to understand what is needed. He got back very promptly with the quote. He appeared to be quite...
Old South Landscaping
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Reviewed in August 2013
Tony Jeffcoat contacted me immediately regarding my repair, Tony and Duane were on time for the appointment, explained exactly what the job would entail, gave me an estimate and constantly kept me advised as the job progressed. They repaired the crack were the concrete had separated and reset...
Jeffcoat Construction
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Reviewed in February 2012
I removed an old, long concrete driveway from my backyard. The result was a long hole where I want to have a lovely garden. I found Taylor's Quality Landscape Supplies on Angie's List, and called them at 4:00 pm. I bought 5 yards of topsoil, to be delivered. Their first question was whether...
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