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Inspecting a Chimney Video: Inspecting a Chimney

An expert mason walks you through his diagnosis of a failing chimney  by Brendan Mostecki

Q & A: How to Repair Hairline Cracks in Chimney Mortar

by Cody Macfie

Smaller, better mortar hoe
Smaller, better mortar hoeOnline Membership Required

Short handle mortar hoe by John Carroll

A High-Performance Spec HouseOnline Membership Required

A team approach creates an energy-efficient and environmentally friendly house for a growing market by Christopher Briley

Casting a Concrete Fireplace SurroundOnline Membership Required

From mixes and molds to finishes and installation details, a master craftsman shows how basic ingredients can yield elegant results by Buddy Rhodes

Concrete Possibilities: A Gallery of Ideas

Designer Fu-Tung Cheng illustrates the aesthetic potential of concrete by Fu-Tung Cheng

Q & A: Repairing a firebox

by John Carroll

Q & A: Stripping paint from a brick fireplace

by Jon Tobey

A Gathering Place for Family

A simple palette of natural materials complements a comfortable home in a dramatic setting by Karen Tanaka

Q & A: Mortar for repointing bricks

by Richard T. Kreh Sr.

Q & A: Tying a chimney to a house

by Richard T. Kreh Sr.

Q & A: Horizontal chimney cracks

by Richard T. Kreh Sr.

Flashing a ChimneyOnline Membership Required

Installing the flashing along with the bricks makes for a more secure and much better-looking job by John Carroll

Q & A: Flue spacing in multiple-flue chimneys

by Richard T. Kreh Sr.

Replacing a Chimney CapOnline Membership Required

Homeowners rarely see their chimney caps, and few people have ever called me to repair them. But when I'm asked to inspect a roof or an attic, I generally find myself looking down at the top of the chimney. by Fred Lugano

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