If you haven’t already, it’s the time of year to make sure your chimney is ready for a full season of cold weather and heating your home. You may be tempted to take on this task yourself and save a few dollars. However, chimney care is not a typical do-it-yourself project. Your Family’s Safety Comes…
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Firewood storage doesn’t have to become a hassle or something nuisance. In fact, you can turn storing your firewood into not just a convenience, but into something serviceable in various other ways as well. Here are some creative ideas you can consider when it comes to firewood storage indoors or outside. 1. Turn Décor into…
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Did you know that roughly 52 percent of American homes boast fireplaces? That’s a lot of chimneys that need regular maintenance. And if you’re looking for a way to earn extra income away from the fire house, investing in a chimney-sweep franchise might be just the ticket. What’s so great about cleaning chimneys? Read on:…
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The first rule of fireplace maintenance? Install a CO/Smoke detector. Period. No questions asked. ALL THE TIME! Are we clear on that? And make sure it’s working. That means checking it regularly and replacing the batteries regularly even if you think those batteries that you already borrowed from your TV remote or your son’s game…
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A fireplace is a great accent piece to any home. Spending cold winter nights snuggled up under a blanket listening to the crackling of a fire is a dream of many. However, the upkeep of a fireplace and chimney can be quite involved and it is very important to keep an eye on things. Just…
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Your chimney may seem to be in great condition from the outside, but inside, it could be a ticking time bomb. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 80% of all fire-related deaths in the U.S. are as a result of residential fires. One of the leading causes of residential fires is lack of…
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Proper dryer vent maintenance can spare you thousands of dollars in property damage and may even save your life. How? The biggest danger with dryers is the potential fire hazard. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) reported nearly 16,000 dryer fires each year between 2010 and 2014. The leading cause of those fires was “failure…
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On the surface, gas and wood burning chimneys seem very different. However, these fireplaces have more in common than you think. They share many of the same concerns and maintenance needs. Here’s what you need to know: 1: Safety Concerns A gas chimney, just like a wood burning chimney, is designed to transport air, traces…
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When it comes to home maintenance and home repair, one of the things that is easily forgotten is the exterior chimney. This is often because many homeowners rarely use their chimney outside of a few holiday fires and as a backdrop to big family gatherings.
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Why do over 450 citizens of the USA die each year of carbon monoxide poisoning? There are many reasons. This article will focus on the Problem and the the Prevention, thanks to Mayo Clinic website. Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning occurs when carbon monoxide builds up in your bloodstream. CO is not the same as CO2,…
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