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The secret to a secure and comfortable home is regular maintenance. From cleaning gutters to fireplace safety, we discuss it all in a list of must-dos for fall.
"… home -- a blocked or damaged chimney can cause this. -- Have your chimney waterproofed to prevent long … damage. Avoid rebuilding old chimneys by replacing damaged clay liners with stainless-steel chimney liner pipes. -- Inspect and …"
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Share Photos : Holidays & Special Occasions:Chimney Charmers for 3!
I made 3 of the Chimney Charmer stockings for my children, but my youngest daughter was the most excited about hers! She really enjoyed picking out her fabric and stitching her name on the cuff.
… home because of a blocked or damaged chimney . Have your chimney waterproofed to prevent long-term … masonry damage. Avoid rebuilding old chimneys by replacing damaged clay liners with stainless-steel chimney liner pipes. Inspect and maintain …
… roofing correctly. Flashing around a chimney is often a problem spot. If the flashing … across and wraps around the base of the chimney . Individual pieces of step flashing at … higher shingle. At the upper side of the chimney , there is usually a "cricket" -- a …
Wood-Burning Fireplace and Stove Maintenance
… certified professional. Make sure the chimney is unobstructed of leaves and other … debris that may have fallen into the chimney . Chimneys are also favorite nesting places … on a roof, hire a professional chimney sweep to inspect and clean the …
… of an unprotected flue. A chimney cap can prevent this from happening … working properly. Check your chimney for damage. Make certain that … baffle covering the top of the chimney ) is in place. Inspect brick chimneys for loose or broken joints …
… Creative with Minor Obstacles. Vent stacks and brick chimneys can be hidden behind walls and cabinets. Modern furnaces don't need to vent through a chimney , so if an existing chimney doesn't vent a fireplace or water heater, it …
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Exteriors: Housing Styles Explained
… dormers -- Massive chimney or chimneys -- Narrow clapboard … roof with side gables, chimney usually on one end … architecture -- Stone chimney -- Wide porches, asymmetrical … Southern version had the chimneys at the ends instead …
… door in the center. This home's double chimneys accentuate the symmetry, as do the broad … Cape Cod houses featured a large, central chimney linked to a fireplace in each room. The chimney in twentieth-century Cape Cod homes is …
Incorporating Period Architecture: Exteriors
… Timeless elements, including brick on the chimneys and matching shutters on the lower windows … this often feature hipped roofs with chimneys on each gable end and dormers that line … architecture made more authentic by antique chimney pots and coach lamps collected over the …
Stucco Siding: A Visual Guide to Siding Options
… stucco Steeply pitched gable roofs, artfully detailed masonry chimneys , clustered windows, and grand entryways generally make Tudor … be around for a long time. A sloping slate roof, massive chimney dominating one side, stonework, decorative half-timbering …
Home Tour: Grand Waterfront Home in Maryland
… serious design flaws and an awkward floor plan. Crumbling chimneys , dangerous wiring, leaky windows, and ill-designed additions … to be used virtually year-round. The renovators removed a chimney in disrepair, installed a new gas fireplace, and turned the …
… complicated roofline. This brick Colonial home's double chimneys --a common feature of the style--reinforce the home … features classic architecture made more authentic by antique chimney pots and coach lamps collected over the years. Spanish-style …
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