Toddler trapped in chimney flue: Firefighters get him out, but no one can figure how he got inSteve Patterson
A chimney made of concrete blocks and ceramic flue tiles uses a special type of block that is sized and shaped differently than the 8-by-8-by-16 inch blocks found in concrete block walls. Concrete chimney blocks are 24 inches square, with a hole at the center that is sized to fit a ...
If you're wondering how formaldehyde can have such a toxic reputation and still be in so many everyday items, the answer is it's all in the quantity. Most people who are exposed to small amounts of formaldehyde present in home products don't experience any serious health complications. How...
Brush and Clean the Chimney and Flue Start at the chimney opening, brushing the entire surface of the flue within reach. Then add a length of rod to reach further and continue cleaning. Finish cleaning in the firebox and use the shop vacuum to clean up; be sure to also vacuum the damp...
What Do I Do?You probably forget to open the damper. Also, it sounds like you’re reading the wrong article.Try this one. Kevin Dupzyk Kevin is a writer and editor living in Brooklyn. In past lives he’s been an economist, computer salesman, mathematician, barista, and college football...
The oil fired boiler has blown soot into the utility room and garage throughout its' life, a constant source of annoyance that probably stems from inadequate total draft even when the oil burner, boiler, and chimney flue are up to full operating temperature.See CHIMNEY TOO SHORT...
And he climbed to the roof, empty bags in his fist. Then he slid down the chimney. A rather tight pinch. But, if Santa could do it, then so could the Grinch. He got stuck only once, for a moment or two. Then he ...
I also sealed around stacks and tears in vapor barrier at electrical wiring entry/ exit points and bath fan replacement was completed as well from old 1' round straight pipe/ chimney flue style with new flapper vent and new fan in ceiling.. Here starts some issues.. The bath fan ...
"Peeling chimney paint is almost always caused by water working its way from the inside out," explains John Stauffer, technical director at the Paint Quality Institute. "A rain cap will keep the bulk of the water out of the flue." SAFE AND SOUND: Media Platforms Design Team Avoiding the...
2)ALWAYSuse space heaters in a well-ventilated area. 3)NEVERlet a connector pipe, the chimney, or the flue in a masonry chimney fall into disrepair. If maintenance or repairs are needed, schedule it pronto. Companies specializing in this type of work get very busy in late summer and fall...