Built for the Magic City: Navigating Masonry Challenges

Birmingham is a city of hills. From the winding roads of Crestwood to the steep lots in Vestavia Hills, the topography here is beautiful, but it’s a constant test for your home. If you’ve lived here through a wet spring or a baking August, you’ve seen what that red clay can do. In our region, […]

USPS Warning: Is Your Masonry Mailbox Really Safe?

A well-built masonry mailbox with flowers around the base in a quiet neighborhood

When the U.S. Postal Service releases a warning, most people shrug it off. However, the most recent one caught the attention of many homeowners. It talked about rising cases of mail theft, mailbox tampering, and break-ins in several communities. If you have a masonry mailbox, the warning still matters to you. Even though brick and […]