Fireplaces & mailboxes

I’ve made many fully-functional wood-burning and gas-burning fireplaces from the ground-up. The use of refractory brick and mortar, properly-aligned and constructed flues, and sufficient heights and distances from roof-lines are all critical for proper draw, safety, and longevity. Almost all mailboxes were also made from the ground up, including footers, and designed based on the aesthetic qualities of the home they serviced.

A backyard patio with a stone outdoor fireplace and grill, a stone countertop bar area with chairs, and a wooden-covered roof structure over the patio.
Outdoor patio with stone fireplace, wooden furniture with cushions, and a partial view of a backyard with green grass and a fence.
A backyard with a covered outdoor patio featuring wooden beams, stone flooring, and outdoor seating, adjacent to a well-manicured green lawn, enclosed by a black metal fence, with neighboring houses visible in the background.
Comparison of two fireplace mantels: left side shows an old brick and wood mantel with a black stove inside, right side shows a new stone fireplace with arched opening and wooden support beam on top.
A stone fireplace built into a wall, with a wooden mantel and a window to the right, showing the interior construction of the fireplace with packaging materials inside.
Interior view of a large brick fireplace with a black wood-burning stove inset, flanked by two windows, and a brick hearth in front.
Living room with a brick fireplace, wooden ceiling fan, and construction tools in the background.
Living room corner with a stone fireplace, gray wooden mantel, and a ceiling fan; windows overlooking a patio with parked cars.
Comparison of two sidewalk pillars, the left one made of stucco with a mailbox attached, and the right one made of red bricks with a mailbox attached.
An elderly woman with white curly hair standing next to a tall stone chimney in a backyard. She is smiling and resting her hand on top of the chimney. There are large rocks and a level tool on the ground, and a concrete driveway with trees and a hous
A stone mailbox with house number 1062 stands on a dirt lot during sunset, with other mailboxes and distant hills visible in the background.