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I Never Knew the Fireplace Ash Could Do That!

The inevitable byproduct of a cozy evening by the fireplace is having to dispose of the ashes. The Chimney Safety Institute of America recommends sweeping the ash when it accumulates to an inch thick layer.

Prepare Your Chimney For Winter and Avoid Fires

Now is the perfect time of the year to prepare your fireplace for winter. Proper maintenance of the fireplace, the chimney, and all the parts in-between are key steps in preventing fire hazards. This is true for any type of stove, including the relatively clean-burning gas stove.

Your Dream House Over the Waters...

The home with a total area of 320 sq. m (3,430 sq. ft.) has three bedrooms, a master suite with spa-like en-suite, multi-leveled patio, outdoor terrace with a fireplace, a private veranda, seven fireplaces and a two-story media room.

Do These Chores Once and Forget About Them for a Year

Checking the Chimney and the Fireplace Getting the chimney and fireplace inspected for stability every year is recommended by the National Fire Protection Association . The chimney and fireplace also need to be cleaned annually, even if you don’t use them often.

16 Home Objects You Never Knew Actually Had Names...

FIREPLACE CHEEKS These are the splayed sides of the firebox in your fireplace - the central area where the fire is burnt. KITE WINDER Did you know there's also a name for the 90-degree turn in your staircase?

10 Sizzling Hot Gadgets We Want Yesterday!

From robots that clean your windows to a portable fireplace - these are 10 hot gadgets we'd really love to own! The eco friendly toilet from Kohler comes with a motion activated seat and lid, a multiple option bidet wand, not to mention an air dryer, illuminated panels and foot warmer.

Here Are 25 Things I'd Buy if I Were Filthy Rich...

A beautiful fireplace that serves both the bathtub and bedroom. 5. A huge backyard tree house with patio and balcony. 6. An actual creek that flows peacefully under the house. 7. This ultra secret bedroom closet waterslide that leads to a luxurious indoor pool. 8.

Spruce Up Your Home With This Year's Hottest Design Trends

Fireplaces as Focal Points Image Source Fireplaces, regardless of whether they work or not, are once again becoming the focal point of rooms. Try arranging your furniture around a fireplace in your home in such a way that the eye is drawn to it as the room's centerpiece. [related_articles] 9.

Here Are the Safety Precautions You Need to Take This Xmas

Here’s how to keep you and your family safe over the holidays: Table of contents Protect your house from intruders Think carefully about where the Christmas tree will go Put up internal decorations properly Put up external decorations properly Watch what (and how much) you eat Use fireplaces and light

Would You Pay $15 Million for This Grand House?

[related_articles] As you enter, you are greeted by the luxurious sight of limestone fireplaces, doors with 200 years of history, stone flooring taken from actual castles and chandeliers that would make a dark ages interior decorator weep.

Make Your Home Even Better With These Awesome Ideas

Add a fireplace between your bedroom and bathroom Source 14. Add a seat you can lie on in the shower Source 15. Jets in the laundry room sink for easy hand washing 16. The holy grail - a built-in vacuum Source 17.

What Does a Multi-Million Dollar House Look Like?

As you enter, you are greeted by the luxurious sight of limestone fireplaces, doors with 200 years of history, stone flooring taken from actual castles and chandeliers that would make a dark ages interior decorator weep.

Tired of Your Boring Shower? Try One of These!

Quadruple spout + fireplace 5. Star Trek lounge shower 4. Giant stone shower room 3. Sunken 2. Shower/Bath/Pool 1. Indoor/Outdoor Tired of Your Boring Shower? Try One of These!

Is This the Most Luxurious Train in World?

There is a five-star lounge with a fireplace, a piano, and an area with panoramic windows. The restaurant onboard has a menu created by a Michelin-starred chef. How much money can you expect to spend on a journey like this?

15 Small Easy Things You Can Do to Help the Environment

Keep the damper closed A fireplace instantly sets that relaxing, wintry mood in any home, it just does. But did you know that by keeping the damper open when the fireplace is on, you're throwing a lot of money and energy out the window?

We Really Want These Innovations!

The “Pouring Made E-Z” Pan Attachment FloWater Waterfall Dispenser Flask Sandals A Squirrel Chair Rainbow in My Room Night Light Easy-Pour A Water Bottle with Built-In Wallet A Portable Fireplace Piano Doorbell Car French Fry Holder Remote Control Snack Float Doggie Fountain Dots that Let You Find Things

Transform Your Home into a Cozy, Stylish & Luxurious Haven

A double-sided fireplace If you've got space for an en-suite in your home, this luxurious idea will both heat and decorate your bedroom and bathroom at the same time. 14.

Back in the Day, People Knew How to Design Household Items

Tile fireplaces like this one were once commonplace Image Source: Izismile 7. This American house was built in 1874. All the radiators are artfully concealed. Image Source: Izismile 8.

DIY Don't-Try This At Home: Ridiculous Project Fails

Finally found an apartment with a fireplace... kind of Related: For Every Problem, A Solution - Funny Fixes! 11. Why is there a shelf outside? 12. It looks like it's in really 'grave' condition 13. Chair centipede 14. 

This Is What $300,000 Will Buy In 15 Different Countries

Mäntyharju, Finland — $298,530 (€269,000) Location: The shores of Lake Kallavesi • Log cabin with fireplace • Large terrace • 2 bedrooms • 1 bathroom • Kitchen • Living room • Sauna • Detached garage 2.