Author: Victor Imgarten

Fireplace safety habits are always in season. However, when it comes to the added dangers that holiday decorations can bring to your hearth, a bit of extra precaution is always a good thing to keep in mind. Here are some quick fireplace safety tips to consider as you prepare your home for the holidays. Hang …

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Your fireplace is undoubtedly a prominent fixture in your home. You decorate it for the holidays. You use it to keep warm throughout the winter. If you follow along with us on Facebook and Twitter, you may have even used some of our tips to cook a unique dinner or dessert over the fire. It’s …

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If you’re like most people, your utility bills in the winter months may come as a bit of a shock. After paying a certain amount most of the year, you’re suddenly shelling out hundreds of extra dollars just to keep your home warm and toasty. While good windows and a functioning furnace are obviously part …

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Unlike its cold counterpart, summer is the season of shedding the confines of your home to enjoy the world beyond your front door. Part of doing so means hanging out with friends around a flaming blaze of glory in the great outdoors. There are many reasons to build a fire outside: It powers your barbeque …

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Sure, it’s warm now. But in just a few weeks, you’ll be ready for fireplace weather. If you’re like us, you can already imagine that warm glow and cozy feeling you’ll share with friends and family. The last thing you’ll want to feel is frustration with a smoky flue – or worse! Maintained correctly, a …

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There’s really nothing better than cozying up with a loved one in front of a crackling fire. At Clean Sweep, we want you to experience that feeling all winter long. To get the most use out of your fireplace, however, it helps to keep a few things in mind – especially if you’re trying to …

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A fireplace is an excellent way of creating a warm and cozy atmosphere and represents a romantic idea of what winter can be. Knowing how to get the fireplace inspected and knowing the type of maintenance it will require when buying a house with a fireplace is critical for owners in order to optimize the …

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A fireplace is an excellent way of creating a warm and cozy atmosphere and represents a romantic idea of what winter can be. Knowing how to get the fireplace inspected and knowing the type of maintenance it will require when buying a house with a fireplace is critical for owners in order to optimize the …

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Now that the weather’s chilly and snow is regularly in the forecast, we hope you’re getting good use out of your fireplace. We know better than anyone, however, how important it is to regularly check your fireplace for issues that could impact your family’s safety. Our Experts Recommend Routine Maintenance to Keep Your Fireplace Working …

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Most of us don’t think about our fireplace over the summer. At best, we’ll do a little maintenance while spring cleaning or consider an inspection when the breezes begin to cool in September. In reality, we could be doing so much more to get the most out of that fireplace! We recommend 3 tasks to …

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