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Should You Remove Wood Ash Completely After Each Burn?

Fireplace & Hearth, How to, Wood Stoves & HeatersBy marselnizJanuary 22, 2016

As a wood burner you know well that burning wood leaves behind ashes. The type of wood that you burn is directly related to the amounts of wood ash that you will be left with, but there will always be ashes remaining with a wood fire. There has been a question I have heard multiple…

The Best Cleaning Product Recommendations for Sprucing Up a Dirty Fireplace

Fireplace & Hearth, How to, ProductsBy marselnizNovember 11, 2015

Hi, I am Melissa from NorthlineExpress and today I’m going to talk about the best cleaning product recommendations for sprucing up a dirty fireplace. I will cover the best cleaners for gas and wood fireplaces separately and at the end of this video you will know exactly which cleaning product is right for your fireplace.…

How to Take Charge of Your Problem with Mosquitoes in 4 Easy Steps

How to, Insect Pest Control, Mosquito ControlBy marselnizApril 14, 2015

There is nothing more annoying than the buzzing of a mosquito flying around you just waiting for the opportunity to land and score a blood meal. In many parts of the world mosquitoes are not just a nuisance they are a health threat carrying diseases like the West Nile Virus. Don’t let the fear of…

5 Patio Essentials to Turn Your Backyard Into An Oasis

How to, Patio & LawnBy marselnizApril 7, 2015

Thinking about your patio and giving it a new look? Or are you getting ready to create a new outdoor living space? There are so many things that are considered must have items for patios to be complete. Don’t let it get too complicated; what you should really be after is a patio that functions…

5 Benefits of Harvesting Rainwater For Everyday Uses

How toBy marselnizMarch 30, 2015

Harvesting rainwater is a cost effective way to meet your non-potable water supply needs without having to use potable water sources. I am Melissa and today I will talk about the 5 major benefits of Harvesting Rainwater. The idea behind the process is simple. Rainwater is collected when it falls on the earth, stored and…

Fireplace Measurements Needed For Installation Of A Fireplace Mantel or Surround

Fireplace & Hearth, How toBy marselnizMarch 25, 2015

Depending on if you are replacing an old wood fireplace mantel or installing a new fireplace surround, the dimensions that you will need to have handy to choose the correctly sized fireplace surround will vary. I am Melissa from NorthlineExpress and today I will discuss which measurements you will need to have on hand when…

5 Factors To Take Into Consideration Before Purchasing A Fireplace Mantel

Fireplace & Hearth, How toBy marselnizMarch 24, 2015

Before choosing a mantel for your home, there are a few things that you should consider to ensure that the mantel you have selected gives your fireplace the dramatic visual impact that it needs. I am Melissa from NorthlineExpress and today I will cover 5 tips you should use as guidelines to help you choose…

Choosing The Right Size Chimney Brush To Clean Your Flue

Chimney & Stove Pipe, Chimney Liner, Chimney Maintenance, Chimney Products, How toBy marselnizMarch 2, 2015

There are many types and sizes of chimneys so before you choose a chimney brush you will need to measure the inner dimensions of the chimney that you are going to be cleaning. I am Melissa from NorthlineExpress and in this video I will show you how to measure the inner dimensions of your chimney…

Reasons Why Installing Fireplace Doors Will Benefit Your Family and Home

Fireplace & Hearth, Fireplace Doors, How toBy marselnizFebruary 26, 2015

Did you know that each year, thousands of homeowners suffer from property damage and thousands of people are killed or injured in house fires that could have been prevented with fireplace glass doors, and without fireplace glass doors hundreds of energy dollars are lost up the chimney. In the winter you pay to heat your…

How to Speed Up Your Fireplace Cleaning To Approximately 15 Minutes

Fireplace & Hearth, How toBy marselnizFebruary 25, 2015

Your fireplace has been working hard to keep you warm throughout the burning season. It is normal for dust and soot and debris to build up when using your fireplace. You may be avoiding even the thought of having to accomplish your fireplace cleaning because it seems like a tedious and daunting task. I am…

How to Build the Perfect Fire In Your Fireplace or Wood Stove

Fireplace & Hearth, Firestarters, Firewood, How to, Wood Stoves & HeatersBy marselnizFebruary 23, 2015

You think that you have started the perfect fire and then turn around a few minutes later just to realize that your roaring fire has flamed or smoldered out. I am Melissa from NorthlineExpress and I know exactly how frustrating that situation can be! Each wood burner has their own secret method for building the…

Why Does My Woodstove Smoke Come Back Into My Home?

How to, Wood Stoves & HeatersBy marselnizFebruary 18, 2015

Is your wood stove smoking? Not smoking outside but rather pushing smoke inside your home. Sometimes people will see smoke when lighting a woodstove, while it is burning, or when they open the door of the stove to add wood or tend to the fire. The woodstove itself is often blamed, but they are actually…

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