Having a fire on a cool night is so cozy and relaxing, and it can really make your home feel complete. Fireplaces are relatively new to me, and I had nights last winter when I thought it was ok to go to bed and let the last log burnt unattended. I am now wondering if … Read more
The flue in your chimney lets you choose how much air flows up the chimney when using your fireplace. The flue should be adjusted to make sure that your fire is safe and efficient. You can adjust the damper to prevent air from escaping when you are not using the fireplace as well. You should … Read more
Here in Delaware, it rains a lot and often snows in winter, and, having our new fireplace in our home, I wondered how chimneys keep rain and snow out. It turns out that as long as your chimney is made correctly and has all of the parts it needs, this should never happen. The chimney … Read more
Some people are confused as to who owns the strip of grass between the sidewalk and the street. If you live in a Home Owners Association (HOA), they often handle the landscaping work in that area. If you live on a street in a single-family home, the county or town might handle it. But bear … Read more
Have you ever noticed that soon after you clean, the dust starts accumulating again? Every home we have lived in had something in common: they all accumulated dust. Some more, some less, but it has always been a battle we never win because it appears again and again. Dust accumulation isn’t necessarily a sign of … Read more
People often wonder if there is an easy way to keep their glass shower doors clean. Every time I shower, I feel obligated to clean the shower somehow after I am done. Most people don’t have a lot of extra time to hand clean every spot on the glass, and the stains from hard water … Read more