Additionally, your chimney is an important part of your house. According to the Chimney Safety Institute of America, all chimneys should be cleaned at least once a year with a wire brush, broom, and dustpan to keep your home hygienic and clean.
>>>Installation of the chimney cap is an important step to ensure seamless flow of hot air during winter season. It is a vital covering that prevents debris from entering into the chimney.
>>>Cost saver tip: To reduce the cost of the fireplace use simpler surround and mantle, replace chimney with a direct-vent fireplace and save on your chimney. Another option is vent-free gas fireplace; it will cost only $400 or so.
>>>Separate chimney installationGas and wood burning fireplaces require a functional chimney to vent out the smoke and fumes safely. The vertical construction requires space and a new chimney installation can easily cost you a total of approximately $2,500.
>>>lt;em>Chimney starterIn addition to getting your first Weber gas grill, you will need to invest in a chimney starter. Although lighter fluid is still being used for grills, it tends to make the coal smell like gasoline and, in the process, make your food smell and taste odd.
>>>lt;em>Chimneys, however, came surprisingly early into the picture. England seems to have had early versions of the chimney as early as the 12th century, but it would take four more centuries for them to become accessible to most kitchens.
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