If your fireplace is rusty, then it’s possible to remove it. ‘As long as it is not painted, rust can be removed from the fireplace with a wire brush and a coat of grate polish applied. Once dry, this is then buffed,’ says Wright. (Image credit: Adam Carter) How to clean firep...
Before starting a fire in your fireplace, it is important toprep your chimney for winterto ensure that it is free from blockages and no damage could be made worse by heat and smoke. Having it serviced and cleaned is best done by a professional to ensure that your home is safe. With th...
You are here:Home/How To Heat How to Prepare your Firewood Supply The most important rules for preparing good firewood are: Cut, split and stack the wood in the early spring and let it stand in the sun and wind all summer. Burning wet wood is one of the two top barriers to pleasurabl...
think again. Electric fireplaces not only bring us clean, efficient heat, but have made the DIY fireplace possible for anyone with a little time and a few resources. Building a corner fireplace is a fast and affordable way to update any room in your home and give it that extra boost of ...
A smallwindelectric system might be the perfect option to support and augment the efficiency of a solar power system for your self-sufficient home. You’re probably familiar with seeing massive turbines and wind farms, but don’t worry, you won’t have to have something quite imposing in you...
Gas fireplaces give off a lot of heat but burning gas produces CO2, CO, and other nasty gasses like NO. Be sure that gas fireplaces are well-vented to the outside so gasses don’t escape into your home. Burn More Cleanly with Fireplace Retrofits and Inserts If you love the look and ...
For a gas fireplace, locate the gas valve inside and make sure it’s on the ‘off’ position, to prevent a dangerous leak in the home. Then, wait some minutes to allow the fireplace to cool down. 2. Next, remove the gas logs and lava rocks and place on an old towel outside or ...
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And what about those slightly warmer days, in fall or spring, when humidity seeps through your bones? A small fire dissipates that humidity and makes your home cozy and comfortable. Whether your stove or fireplace is your primary heat source or merely a supplemental heating unit, you’ll appr...
living space but also adds a warm, inviting ambiance. This guide is designed to assist in building a fireplace surround with ease and confidence. With the righttools and materials, anyone can embark on this home improvement venture, transforming a plain fireplace into the focal point of any ...