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Fall Grill Cleaning Tips
Grill Cleaning Tips Make grilling clean-up easy! Follow these tips so that you can get back to enjoying your outdoor space with friends and family.Before lighting the grill, apply non-stick spray on the grates. The protective spray cuts down the clean-up time afterwards. For charcoal grills, line the bowl with aluminum foil. After grilling, and once the grill and coals are cool (as a rule of thumb, always allow coals to burn out completely and let ashes cool* at least 48 hours before disposing), simply discard the foil with the …
Buying a New Fireplace Tips
Buying A New Fireplace It doesn’t take a major remodeling job for your new fireplace, fireplace insert, or freestanding stove. There are products for every room in the house. Just as with counter tops and appliances, there are varying levels of products within each category, from simple to luxurious. Many homes built today provide a unique and soothing experience throughout the house. Building your own dream home or new addition to get away from the daily grind? Builders and architects need to know your wish list during the planning stages. …
Can I Mount a TV Over My Fireplace?
Many homeowners today are mounting LCD and plasma televisions above their fireplaces. But is that smart? Really, with all the heat a fireplace generates, is it OK to do that? The short answer is – yes. However, to ensure your television isn’t damaged from the heat, care must be taken to ensure heat generated by the fireplace is redirected away from television. There are several ways to do this, such as installing a proper mantel and building an alcove for the television. In addition, it’s very important to ensure minimum …
Winter Is Coming: Is Your Fireplace Ready?
HPBA Declares October National Fireplace Month, Releases New Trends Data and Urges Fireplace Safety The days are becoming darker, colder and the sweaters thicker, cozier – inevitably winter is coming. With more time spent inside, families and friends naturally gravitate to the center and warmth of the home: the fireplace. To celebrate the home heating season and emphasize the importance of fireplace safety, the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association (HPBA) is declaring October National Fireplace Month. A recent survey conducted by HPBA shows that more than half of all homeowners (57 percent) have …
Ten Reasons to ‘Wintercue’ This Season
Fondly missing summer backyard afternoons spent over the open flame? There’s no reason not to be barbecuing in winter, suggests the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association (HPBA). “While grilling is a common pastime during the spring and summer, there are more and more barbecuers using their grills and smokers year-round,” said Jack Goldman, president and CEO, HPBA. “Whether it’s winter in North Dakota or South Florida, you can’t beat barbecuing to give foods extra flavor and explore culinary ideas at your next get-together.” To provide inspiration for stepping out of the kitchen …