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Chimney Liner Installation
I love to be by my fireplace. I love the smell of the wood-burning and the heat it brings. I like to curl up with a good book in my favorite chair and snuggle with my fur-baby on the couch. Unfortunately, a fireplace and its chimney do come with some upkeep. It's not fireside scotch and marshmallows all day. Chimney liners...
Parts of a Chimney
I love hanging out with my wife in front of the fireplace. It's a ritual we do every year on Christmas Eve and it can be done a few hours before or after the holiday. A few minutes of reading by the fire, some small talk and then a few glasses of wine, some great conversation and a few hours...
Preparing or the Clean Chimney Sweep
According to a Reddit expert, call a local chimney repair professional and they'll conduct a home inspection that includes a visual scan and analysis of the chimney/fireplace that will identify correct flashing, possible leaks, exterior damage etc. Afterward, you can expect to be set for at least a few years with a $150-200 cleaning (Source). According to the...
Chimney Cleaning
Our Favorite Reddit DIY Sweeping Hacks One way to clean your own chimney, according to a Reddit user, they climb up onto the roof and ratchet-strap their ladder to the chimney. Then, they push a wire brush down the 30-foot pipe. They tie a rope to the brush and have another person pull it down- though the other person...
The Top 5 Best Outdoor Wood Burning Firepits
I love to sit by my fire pit with my family and enjoy the crisp winter breeze. It's a great way to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life. I can't wait for this winter season to come so I can enjoy the feel of the cold air on my skin when I walk outside, just thinking...
How To Start A Gas Fireplace And Relight The Pilot
First, turn your gas fireplace's knob from the "Off" to the "Pilot" position. Push in the pilot knob, which will then manually send gas into the system. Push the igniter button once every second until it lights. Depending on how long it's been since the gas fireplace was last used, ignition may take several attempts before igniting. After...
Electric Vs Gas Fireplace Insert
Gas fireplace inserts are generally more expensive to buy and install than electric ones. If you don't already have one, you will need to install a propane supply or natural gas line. You will need standard electrical outlets for electric fireplaces. However, larger units may require a dedicated circuit or a new line. It depends on which fireplace...
5 Best Fire Starters Review
One of the best parts of camping is, of course, building a campfire. This is not always an easy task. One great tool that I like to use with my kids is my fire starter. It's a small piece of metal wire with two metal blocks on either end; you simply wrap the wire around your hand or glove and...
Fireplace Screen vs. Glass Doors
A fireplace screen is a mesh piece that acts as a barrier between the fireplace area and the room. The frame is typically made from a metal (iron or bronze are popular), while the mesh panel can be made from woven wire, perforated metal, or woven wire. On the other hand, fireplace doors are made of thick glass...
Wood Stove vs. Fireplace [Comparison]
Wood fireplaces can be very economical to heat your home, but they are the most inefficient heating source, with only 10% heat efficiency. Wood burning stoves, on the other hand can produce 3x the heat using 1/3 as much firewood. This means they are more efficient and have more heating power than open-burning fireplaces (Source). In terms of...