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Experts warn of hidden chimney hazards
Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:21:00 GMT
fireplace for extra warmth. But experts are warning about some serious dangers that could be lurking in your chimney. According to the US Fire Administration, more than one third of Americans use fireplaces and wood stoves to heat their homes, but not as
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Grease, oil stains mar worn wood floor
Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:51:00 GMT
Q: My brother tracked in, on his work shoes, grease and oil from an auto repair shop. I have old, worn hardwood floors from when I purchased the house and haven't been able to redo them yet. The grease has made dark black patches on
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Prepare your house for ravages of winter
Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:08:00 GMT
standards advise a professional checkup every year for oil-powered units and every three years for those powered by gas. However, do-it-yourself maintenance also is advisable. With the furnace off, you should replace air filters, and vacuum dust from the
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Easy Fire Tips That Will Change Your Life in Minutes
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:20:00 GMT
Duraflame(R) Stax(R) Logs STOCKTON, Calif., Nov. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- The perfect winter pairing is a cozy wood fire on a chilly evening. Yet, after a long day at work or a hectic afternoon of errands, building a fire can be an 'I wish' idea. A new quick
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How to avoid a chimney fire
Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:45:00 GMT
also comfort on a cold day. Fireplaces do posses a hidden danger, which is the possibility of a chimney fire. Chimney fires are responsible for approximately 25,000 residential fires annually. Of those fires, nearly 30 civilians will die, and close to
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