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Watch as a seasoned professional demonstrates the steps necessary for cleaning a fireplace -- including how to prepare the area, how to use various cleaning tools, and how to stay safe in the process -- in this free online video about home care.
There are 15 videos in this series:
Watch as a seasoned professional discusses necessary fireplace cleaning supplies in this free online video about home care.
Watch as a seasoned professional discusses the preparation required for cleaning a fireplace in this free online video about home care.
Watch as a seasoned professional addresses important safety concerns in fireplace cleaning in this free online video about home care.
Watch as a seasoned professional demonstrates how to dispose of fireplace ashes before cleaning in this free online video about home care.
Watch as a seasoned professional demonstrates how to remove fireplace ashes before cleaning in this free online video about home care.
Watch as a seasoned professional demonstrates how to clean a fireplace with a brush in this free online video about home care.
Watch as a seasoned professional demonstrates how to vacuum a fireplace in this free online video about home care.
Watch as a seasoned professional demonstrates how to clean a fireplace with a cloth in this free online video about home care.
Watch as a seasoned professional demonstrates how to check your fireplace for damage in this free online video about fireplace cleaning.
Watch as a seasoned professional demonstrates how to repair fireplace mortar in this free online video about fireplace cleaning.
Watch as a seasoned professional demonstrates how to prepare to paint a fireplace in this free online video about fireplace cleaning.
Watch as a seasoned professional demonstrates how to paint a fireplace in this free online video about fireplace cleaning.
Watch as a seasoned professional demonstrates how to clean a fireplace grate in this free online video about home care.
Watch as a seasoned professional demonstrates how to clean a chimney in this free online video about fireplace cleaning.
Watch as a seasoned professional explains how to stay safe while cleaning a fireplace in this free online video about home care.
A fireplace is an architectural structure consisting of a space designed to contain a fire, generally use for heating but occasionally used for cooking as well. The space in which the fire is contained is called a firebox or firepit, while a chimney or flue allows gas and exhaust to escape the building. In colder climates throughout the world, the fireplace has traditionally been a central feature of the household as it gives warmth to aid survival through colder temperatures. The sensation of direct heat and the beautiful visual stimulation provided by wood fires make its use enjoyable in cold conditions, or to create a desirable ambiance.
In order to fully enjoy a fireplace, you have to clean it regularly to ensure a cleaner burn, cleaner air, and a better looking feature of your home. In this video series, our expert will teach you how to prepare a fireplace for cleaning, how to brush and vacuum a fireplace, how to clean a grate, and how to clean a chimney. In addition, you'll see how to prepare a fireplace to be painted, and how to ultimately paint the fireplace to keep it looking good. Make sure you stay safe when building fires in your home, and make sure your fireplace is looking good!
Bobby Hester Bobby Hester has been around fireplaces most of his life. He really enjoys the warm atmosphere it brings to his house. Throughout the years he has learned many tips and techniques for building safe and enjoyable fire.dkdk
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