5 Steps to Find and Fix Chimney Troubles in an Older Home
You stroll the back patio with a cup of coffee, breathing in the morning air, minding your own business when you look up at the roofline and see it — again! Loose bricks and staining on the chimney, and why is there a ...
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Want To Improve Your Old Home’s Energy Efficiency? It’s All About Building Science
When you look at your home, you see brick or stone, siding that might be made of aluminum, vinyl, or even a composite cement material. You see shingles, drywall, carpet, and wood ...
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