THE MAINTENANCE YOUR FIREPLACE NEEDS
Now Is the Time to Give Your Fireplace a Checkup
Having a fireplace inside your home offers comfort and beauty. It allows for cozy fires and can be a centerpiece of the decor, attracting the attention of guests as they enter your home. You wouldn’t want it falling into disrepair. Now is the perfect time to clean and inspect your fireplace, keeping it maintained for its many uses throughout the year.
Before getting your fireplace inspected, it’s a great idea to thoroughly clean it out. Before you begin to clean, be sure that the ashes and the firebox are cold. This will help protect yourself and ensure that the ashes won’t burn through anything. Any of the ashes that are left within the hearth and firebox should be the first to go. To remove any remaining debris from your fireplace, use a vacuum to reach into the corners and get into the small spaces. After clearing out the firebox, it should be washed with a non-flammable cleaning solution mixed with water. If you have a gas fireplace, it’s equally important to take care of it throughout the year. Before you clean out your gas fireplace, be sure that the gas valve is shut off and that it’s cold to the touch. The glass should be cleaned thoroughly and any dirt should be removed. The valves, hot air vents, and venting system should be checked when properly inspected. At Boston Brick & Stone, we can offer you a fireplace inspection. Call us at the number on the bottom of the second page for more information and to set up an inspection today.
Getting your fireplace inspected once a year will extend its life. Not only will you be able to catch any problems that arise quickly, but discovering
any problems early on will prevent them from becoming worse. Neglecting your fireplace, firebox, or chimney can create serious issues that may be expensive to repair. Doing today what you could tomorrow will save you a lot of hassle in the long-run.
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Father’s Day Chili Lime Chicken Wings This Father’s Day, spice up your wings with this zesty recipe that’s sure to please the whole family.
Ingredients
• 4 pounds chicken wings • 1 stick unsalted butter, softened • 1 1/4 tablespoons Thai red curry paste • 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup soy sauce • 1 lime, halved • Extra-virgin olive oil • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper • Chopped cilantro for garnish
Directions
1. Heat oven to 425 F. 2. Rinse wings under cold water and pat dry. Season liberally with salt and pepper, and drizzle with olive oil. Roast on a baking sheet for 25 minutes or until skin becomes crisp and brown. 3. Blend butter, red curry paste, honey, and soy sauce in a large mixing bowl. 4. Toss wings in butter mixture. Squeeze lime juice on top, transfer to serving plate, and garnish with cilantro.
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