Beware of chimney sweep scare tactics Melissa Sardelli WPRI.com This time of year there are plenty of code calls from chimney companies to homeowners offering inexpensive cleanings. Greg Kendrick says his step-father who owns a 100-year-old Acushnet home recently received a call and agreed to a $50 chimney cleaning. But as it turns out, according to the... [Read more...]
Historic Fireplaces at Blithewold
Posted on December 22, 2011 By anthony (Edit) Leave a Comment
After delivering some restored fireplace tools at the historic Blithewold Mansion in Bristol, RI we took some photos of the beutiful fireplaces. Sometimes the best ideas are from period designs that are original to the era. Read More →
Washington DC Designer Mary Douglas Drysdale picks Chesney Mantels
Posted on May 17, 2011 By anthony (Edit) Leave a Comment
In this issue of Veranda, an online design magazine blog, acclaimed designer Mary Douglas Drysdale lists her top ten picks to make a design statement when she renovates a home. Topping out in first place are the Chesney's stone mantels, crafted in England from antique reproduction designs. You can see two beautiful displays at our showroom, complete with... [Read more...]