Chimney cleanup

In order to avoid a chimney fire, you must make sure creosote doesn't have time to buildup. This buildup occurs mostly because of smoke. A chimney that is used 3 times a week or more often, must be cleaned at least once a year. Using unseasoned wood as fuel means that you will have to clean the chimney once every 6 months. Inform yourself on how to clean the chimney properly, to avoid any fire ...

Create a ventilation system in your house

Ventilation is the answer for a breathing house. Experts say to recycle half of the air volume in the house, every hour that passes. You can achieve this by opening doors and windows. But you can’t do this in every season. The secret is to create the ventilation system without spending a tone of money on complicated systems of home-heating and cooling. Invest wisely in the structure of v ...

Stepping stones in the decor of your garden

Cherish your garden. It is a little piece of heaven for both the eyes and the spirit. There are several ways for taking care of a garden: from decorating it to regular maintenance. As for the décor, with several objects you can beautify your green space. Important accessories from the whole range are the stepping stones. They will save your shoes when walking after a rain and protect the g ...

Chimney clean out door

Situated either behind the fireplace or outside the house, the chimney clean out door is the place through which you take rubbish out. Clean out door Get rid of any bricks, debris and dust before you open the chimney clean out door. Inspection Looking through the stuff you took out, you can determine whether or not the chimney flue is damaged or not. When opening the clean out do ...

Rebuilding a damaged chimney crown

One of the key components of a chimney is the crown. The crown is the portion of the chimney that sticks out of the roof, at the very top. It protects the other important components of the chimney from external factors. Tools and materials needed Drop Cloth Hammer Chisel Wheelbarrow Masonry Cement Pea Gravel Ladder Bonding Agent Trowel Water Sealant Removing existent ...

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