Annual chimney safety and cleaning urged by experts
Chimneys and fireplaces risk fires from creosote buildup and require annual inspection by a certified chimney sweep. Cleaning costs range from 100 to 300 dollars. Use dry wood, avoid trash, and keep a screen, detectors, and extinguisher on site.
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Consumer Product Safety Commission
Kit Selzer
Better Homes and Gardens
Ashley Eldridge
Chimney Safety Institute of America
Selzer
Csia.org
Eldridge
Christina El-Hagen
Bethesda
El-Hagen
el- Hagen
AireShare transfer fans move heated or cooled air between rooms
Tjernlund Products AireShare fans circulate air to relocate warmth from fireplaces stoves or baseboard heaters and cool air from room air conditioners. Room to room models draw air through a wall cavity and blow it out the diffuser. level to level units use a floor sleeve. Prices vary by model with shipping extra.
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Tjernlund
Tjernland.com
McClatchy-Tribune News
Rust stain removal for marble sinks and drains
The Marble Institute of America notes rust stains on marble are hard to remove. Suggest a peanut butter like poultice of diatomaceous earth and rust remover, applied for 24 hours, then rinsed and buffed. Repeat up to four times. if unresolved, call a professional.
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Marble Institute of America
The
Marble Institute
Care for dry grass now or replace it later
Fall lawn care advice outlines how to distinguish dead from dormant grass and when to renovate with reseeding. Experts warn neglecting dead patches invites weeds and emphasize early planting and fall treatment before winter. The article notes widespread drought across the lower 48 and suggests monitoring crown color to judge viability.
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Dave Minner
Minner
Mark Schmidt
John Deere
United States
U.S
Designer Amanda Nisbet Reveals Secrets In Dazzling Design
Interior designer Amanda Nisbet shares her approach in the new book Dazzling Design from Stewart, Tabori and Chang. She presents rooms she designed, explains color and texture choices, and offers insight into light and contrast to help readers apply her vibrant style at home. Hardcover is priced at 50 dollars.
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Amanda Nisbet
Nisbet
Stewart, Tabori & Chang
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