A fireplace is often the most beautiful part of a home. However, a fireplace does require a certain amount of maintenance, though. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) suggests that you need to clean your fireplace at least once a year. Of course, that’s only a suggestion. Most people benefit from getting their chimney cleaned …
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Many people sit around the fireplace and read a book or talk to their family with a glass of wine. Most classic homes will have several fireplaces, and they are considered a luxury item in real estate today. It’s hard to remember the time where chimneys were used for heat, and the job was dangerous. …
Do you love your wood burning fireplace but hate having to get it professionally cleaned? Homeowners that have wood burning fireplaces often love enjoying wood fires throughout the autumn and winter but hate the dangerous buildup of creosote that comes along with wood fires. Many homeowners wonder if the chimney sweep logs or creosote sweeping …
Tuckpointing is a great way to transform the look of a brick home and make it look updated and stylish again. People that own older brick homes also might use tuckpointing as a way of repairing joints and adding mortar to spots where the joints are weak or where the mortar is crumbling. Since this …
Creosote is an extremely flammable substance, so its best to avoid creosote at all costs. It’s basically a dangerous byproduct produced by a fireplace chimney. Fires help keep us warm and are good for creating cozy environments, but fire can produce creosote and it needs to be addressed. Creosote is a mixture of chemicals that …
A fireplace can be a true asset to any home. As a prized feature to a home, fireplaces are popular amongst homebuyers who, as one of their top three features, want to see a fireplace in their future homes. However, just because you have a fireplace doesn’t mean that you know how to use it. …
What’s a fireplace surround? Most people are familiar with this item through its more common name, the fireplace mantle. Originally, fires were lit in braziers that stood in the center of the room, and smoke exited through a lantern (a sort of ventilated top-piece) in the roof. In the middle ages, the hearth was moved …
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