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Kitchen and Bath Fireplace Basics
Fireplaces are now an integral part of most every home’s family room or living room. A new innovation in electric and gas fireplace lets homeowners install this heart-warming and cherish feature anywhere they want – including bathrooms and kitchen – … Continue reading
The 10 Commandments For Microwave Safety
Using microwave, like any other appliance, can be dangerous. Below are some microwave safety precautions in using microwave. Do not overcook or overheat foods. Doing this may increase the chance of burning the food, including yourself and the microwave. If … Continue reading
Four Main Paths To Chimney Damage
From daily observations of the chimney and fireplace, people may ask where and how the problem first arose. Oftentimes, it looks like a chicken – egg situation, debating which problem comes first. In the end, it only means that something … Continue reading
What Exactly Is Chimney Sweeping?
The main reason for chimney sweeping is to prevent house and chimney fires and to prevent the hazards of dangerous fumes emissions from dirty or blocked heating appliances, chimneys and flue ways that enter the house potentially causing death to … Continue reading
Dryer Vent Cleaning
Dryer needs consistent maintenance in to keep it in working properly. Unlike washing machine or dishwasher, dryer requires regular maintenance to keep it safe. If a dryer vent is working properly, lint is less likely to build up. Dryers with … Continue reading
Follow These Dryer Safety Tips
There are many items that we use everyday which could be a potential hazard in our health and home. One of these appliances that we use regularly that may cause risk is the dryer. Many people are not aware of … Continue reading
Don’t Fall for Chimney Repair Scams
There is a scam that is spreading in the U.S. that involves chimney inspection and cleaning. This scam is on the rise because many people are not well knowledgeable about chimneys and fireplace so it is easy for the scammers … Continue reading
Chimneys Are NOT Maintenance Free
Aside from giving décor and adding curb appeal to your home, some people love chimneys because they think that they are maintenance-free. The main function of the chimney is to release smoke and gases from the home, and bear a … Continue reading
Be Careful with the Candles in your Home
A candle provides tranquility and gives special beauty. Candle products are generally safe, but unless they are used safely and with extra precautions, candles can be a potential fire hazard that may cause big damages in your life and properties. … Continue reading
Reasons Your Fireplace Doesn’t Work
There are more than a hundred reasons why fireplaces do not work. For households with a fireplace, it is essential to completely understand how your fireplace works together with the air flow, pressure differentials and its construction procedure. Some basic … Continue reading