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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…