Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

Where to start with chimneys? Probably here: A chimney is not just an elongated window, not just a portal from inside to outside with deep, brick sills. A chimney, in fact, is a machine for generating ...

Q:I have a 50-year-old one-story freestanding brick chimney with one flue (see photo). A chimney sweep recently did an inspection and noted the part of the chimney extending above the roofline could ...

The typical range for chimney repair costs is $160 to $750, with a national average of $455. Cost factors for chimney repairs include repair type, chimney type, repair method, labor, and roof pitch ...

Even sitting here at my work-from-home desk, I can hear you exclaim: "Chimney repair? Are you serious? I just finally set up my aboveground pool!" Well, sorry to play the role of Debbie Downer (by the ...

Stacy is a journalist and content creator with six years of experience writing about home improvement topics. Besides Forbes Home she has contributed her work and expertise to publications such as ...

(MENAFN- GetNews) Homeowners across North Texas continue to face water intrusion issues tied to aging roofs and chimney systems, leading to growing attention on proper flashing repair and replacement ...