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 ...

When water shows up on your ceiling with no obvious hole in the roof, you are usually not dealing with a freak event. You are ...

In the home--as in life--it's often the little things that matter. And it's amazing how many small structural things can go wrong around your house. Whether it's the front-door lock that won't let you ...

Q. We have a ranch style home with a large, second floor attic. Recently, we were getting Christmas decorations down and noticed that there was water leaking into the attic from around the chimney. It ...

She used a telephoto lens to take closeup photos of the chimney from the ground. I could see she had a very nice metal chimney surround that appeared to be in very good condition. For me, this meant ...

Eclipse Roofing specializes in helping clients repair their roofs, siding, chimney, gutters, and more. During this time of year, factors such as weather can impact the structure of one's home. For ...

Roof repairs are to homeownership what good nutrition is to overall health — a necessary component of keeping things in working order. They may not be the most glamorous projects, but they are ...

Q. I have a problem with roof leaks that seem to be coming through the chimney bricks just above where the chimney goes up through the roof. I tried to repair and patch the flashing, but this only ...