Are Outdoor Wood Boilers Worth the Money?

Month after month, you watch your heating costs skyrocket. Winters in Southwest Missouri and Northwest Arkansas are tough enough without the added headache of out-of-control utility bills. Luckily, there’s another way to keep your home heated without draining...

Can Old Stucco Be Repaired?

Did you know there is evidence of stucco dating back to ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans? Now that’s old! Stucco has really stood the test of time and continues to be a popular choice for its durability, versatility, and eye-catching...

What Is Prior Fire?

You simply can’t beat the beauty of a masonry fireplace with a warm, crackling fire to sit beside. Research has even found that sitting by a fire is so relaxing, it can actually decrease your blood pressure! But there’s nothing relaxing about a fireplace that is no...

How Much Does It Cost To Restore a Chimney?

Chimney restoration is stressful, and the cost of it is likely looming like a dark cloud over your head. It is hard not to get sucked into the deep web trying to figure out what it is going to cost to have this job done – and done right. Because the only thing...

Can Old Stucco Be Repaired?

Did you know there is evidence of stucco dating back to ancient civilizations, such as the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans? Now, that’s old! Stucco has really stood the test of time and continues to be a popular choice for its durability, versatility, and eye-catching...

Chimney Flashing 101

It’s been a day. Just a few more hours till you get home, take off your work shoes, get into something comfy, and settle in front of the fire. You watch the minutes slowly tick by…time cannot move fast enough. That said, if your fireplace or chimney...

How Often Should You Check Your Chimney?

One of our favorite ways to relax after a long day on the lakes here in the Ozarks, is to cozy up next to a fire. Whether it’s with a good book or catching up on our favorite TV series, the ambiance of a warm and crackling fire can’t be beat. The National Fire...