How To Convert a Gas Fireplace to a Wood-Burning Stove?
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by Mansoor
1y ago
The fireplace is a central relaxing ambience of the home, and nothing can beat reading a book with a hot chocolate mug in front of a blazing fire during a cold night. But sometimes, it feels gloomy, especially in front of the gas fireplace, as the fireplace glass becomes foggy with moisture. However, they are convenient and easy-to-use.  The gas fireplace is less appealing, and you need propane to light it up, which is an expensive heating fuel. That’s why some people still prefer traditional wood-burning fireplaces in their homes. And , if you’re one of those homeowners who want to exper ..read more
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Does Air Duct Cleaning Make a Mess?
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by Mansoor
1y ago
Regular duct cleaning is necessary to remove  debris, mold, germs, and pests from your ducts, in order to improve indoor air quality. However, the question that comes to mind after looking in the cleaning process, does the air duct cleaning process create a mess? Yes, it does create a mess while cleaning the air duct. This is because, during the cleaning process, a high-powered suction machine is used, which can cause the dispersal of debris and dust within your home, as ducts are located throughout the house. Though, there are some ways that can help you prevent the mess!  Ways to P ..read more
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Air Duct Cleaning After Renovation – Essential or Overrated?
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by Mansoor
1y ago
Air duct cleaning and sweeping after home renovation should never be taken lightly, because you never know when there could be a giant dust bomb waiting to go into your air duct system.  Fortunately, you can take multiple steps to minimize the impact of air duct cleaning, such as sealing vents and tapping the registers (vent cover and grills) with the help of protective coverings.  However, if you have failed to cover your vents before renovations, and dust/debris has already settled in your air ducts, then take swift action to clean up the mess.  Air duct cleaning is important ..read more
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How to Vent a Gas Fireplace Without a Chimney
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by Mansoor
1y ago
A fireplace is a must-have for homeowners and especially during winters, the demand for wood-burning and gas fireplaces increases dramatically!  Getting a fireplace is considered the most significant thing you can do to add value, aesthetics, and warmth to your home. But what if you don’t have a chimney to vent out the toxic gasses and smoke?  No worries, there are certain types of chimneys, such as electric or vent-free gas fireplaces, that do not require any outdoor venting. But all other fireplaces, stoves, and inserts, whether their fuel source is gas, wood, or pellets, rely on s ..read more
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How to Add a Fireplace to Your House – Planning Guide
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by Mansoor
1y ago
Fireplaces not only add exceptional ambience to your home but are also a valuable source of heat in cold areas, helping you save money on your heating bills. However, if you do not have a fireplace in your home, you can certainly get one installed, but for this, you first need to know the types of fireplaces. Fireplaces are simply aesthetic, providing a decorative charm, adding warmth, and value to your living space. We encourage our customers to take advantage of the decorative and warming qualities that fireplaces provide; since we offer an opportunity for homeowners to enhance their homes w ..read more
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How Long Does a Chimney Sweep Take?
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by Mansoor
1y ago
If you’re planning to schedule a chimney inspection or cleaning, but wondering how long it takes, then you have landed the right blog.  So every flue is different, that’s why on average, a thorough cleaning process can take about 45 minutes and can go up to an hour. Though, this time can extend for a number of different reasons; if there is creosote present in your flue, if the flue is damaged in any way, or if there are blockages such as birds’ nests. If your chimney cleaning requires more time than you expected, it’s good to ask why and understand the problem.  However, it’s highly ..read more
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Why It Is Worth Installing a Gas Fireplace in Maryland
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by Mansoor
1y ago
At High’s Chimneys, we have a lot of queries about why it is worth installing a gas fireplace and the particular reason to have one in your home. As winter is arriving soon in Gaithersburg, MD, it is the right time to have a fully-functional gas fireplace. Or, if you already have it, contact your nearby service provider for your gas fireplace cleaning and repair. However, in recent times, ventless natural gas fireplaces have been considered an elegant yet eco-friendly option, even though they are efficient and timeless for lasting joy in the home. There are plenty of other benefits of having a ..read more
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How To Repair Chimney Crown – Everything You Need to Know About Chimney Crown
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by Mansoor
1y ago
Let’s be very honest; a whole long year of winter could be irritating sometimes. Isn’t it? Colder seasons bring in more responsibilities for everyone out there who has a chimney on their rooftop. More winter means more snow, rain, and fog, ultimately increasing home and infrastructure costs. This infrastructure includes a chimney, stove, fireplace, and duct. We all know already that nowadays, our houses need ultra-supervision in terms of maintenance, and you can’t skip that part! As winters start approaching, a lot of people start freaking out about how to repair a chimney crown or how to inst ..read more
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Chimney Health Hazards
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by Mansoor
1y ago
Chimney Health Hazards: Things You Should Know Our chimneys, in conjunction with the fireplaces they support, help to provide us with much warmth during the colder months. They can, however, have various adverse effects on our health. Of course, one shouldn’t live in fear of this, though it is wise to have a working knowledge of chimney and fireplace health hazards. Let’s look at some ways in which your chimney may be more foe than friend. Creosote Exposure Creosote is an oily black substance that can potentially build up inside your chimney flue because of incomplete wood combustion (can be r ..read more
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Chimney Repair Masonry Chimney Damage
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by Mansoor
1y ago
Regular maintenance on your masonry chimney will keep it looking great for years. In reality, though, regular maintenance falls through the cracks while you juggle work, life and family. Sometimes, even the most proactive homeowners will be surprised by damage left by previous owners. So while in a perfect world, repointing would be the only masonry service the average masonry chimney would need, in reality you might find unfamiliar problems with your masonry. Masonry Chimney Damage Spalled Bricks Broken (or spalled) bricks are one of the most noticeable types of damage. This is most commonly ..read more
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