When you purchase an older home, the piers might need repointing. If you are not an expert on older homes, it is inadvisable to attempt this process yourself. Pier and beam construction is still found in many older homes and was very popular in areas where the ground shifts. What Is Repointing? When you have…

As a homeowner, you know that roof maintenance is essential to protecting the rest of the home. A leaning chimney is a sure sign of trouble, but what kind of trouble is it? Typically, there are two indicators that the repair either requires chimney masonry or the foundation. Each issue requires its own set of…