When is a chimney repair enough, and when is a full chimney rebuild the safer choice? That question is answered in a HelloNation article featuring guidance from Sean Mulligan of Sean Mulligan Masonry.

Q:We searched for ways to brace our chimney and were referred to a chimney builder by an earthquake retrofitting company. I don't recall the specifics but the job involved steel rods inside all four ...

Three years ago I had to replace half my chimney at a cost of thousands of dollars because of crumbling mortar and cracked bricks. The mason who finished the job told me I needed to have the chimney ...

Your fireplace helped keep you warm during the frigid temperatures we just experienced. Now is the time to take care of the ...

Rosanne is an interior design and home improvement writer with 8 years of experience. During that time she has worked with numerous businesses and publications. Rosanne has been with Forbes Home for ...