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Tips on What to Do With Your Fireplace in Summer

wood fireplace desplay

Even without a blazing fire, a fireplace can add seasonal ambiance to your room.

A fireplace is the part of a room that the eyes are naturally drawn to, even when there are no flames inside.  During spring and summer, when it’s too warm for log-burning, the fireplace can add a different kind of accent to your décor.  We’ve got a few ideas for how you can decorate your fireplace, along with special instructions on the care of your fireplace during the summer months.

Clean the Fireplace

After a winter of use, the fireplace and chimney become filled with soot and creosote. A professional chimney sweep can take care of cleaning out these parts, or you can take a crack at clearing the soot out of the fireplace. Get rid of the ashes in the hearth using a fireplace shovel and a vacuum.  Are there any soot stains on the fireplace face?  You’ll want to get that cleaned up as well as cleaning the outer hearth.  After all, it won’t do much good to create a decorative effect if the fireplace is a sooty mess. Just remember that beyond the visible soot is a chimney filled with dangerous creosote build-up as well. Make sure you don’t neglect the areas you can’t see.

The following are some tips for cleaning your fireplace:

  • Never use a flammable liquid to clean a brick or stone fireplace; it is very difficult to clean off and will create a serious fire hazard.
  • Be aware that bleach can cause stone to fade.  If there is bleach in your cleaning fluid, use the solution with caution and very sparingly.  In fact, it’s best to test your cleaning solution in an inconspicuous place and wait 24 hours or at least until the area dries before continuing.
  • It’s typical to clean a fireplace using part cleaning solution and part water.  If streaking occurs, add more water.
  • The fireplace should be cold and not warm or hot from a fire.  Never clean a fireplace while it’s in use.
  • Remove the ashes and debris from the firebox before cleaning the fireplace face.

Hire a Chimney Sweep in Early Summer

Summer is when most people get their chimneys cleaned and inspected by a chimney sweep; schedule your appointment early.  It’s essential, for safety reasons, to get at least an annual inspection of your chimney by a professional.  Chimney sweeps do more than remove the soot and debris from your chimney and flue lining.  When you hire a pro, you can rest assured that any breach in the soundness of your chimney will be addressed.  If a layperson inspects the chimney, a fracture could be missed which may cause flames to compromise the structure of your home and could cause a fire.

The chimney sweep can inspect and clean your chimney in one visit to ensure every part is in safe and working condition.

decorated fireplace

Placing vases or a decorative screen in front of the fireplace allows the structure to have some versatility when it is not in use.

Fireplace Decorating Tips

Use your imagination to decorate your fireplace in a way that creates new vitality to your room.  While there are many different ways to spruce up an old, out of use fireplace, here are some suggestions:

  • You can still enjoy watching flames in your fireplace if you fill it with candles or add an ornate candelabrum.
  • Place greenery or blooming flowers in the inner hearth.
  • Fill the entire firebox, top to bottom, with firewood cut to the same length, with the ends facing the room.
  • Strategically display in the inner hearth a collection of vases or some other type of artwork.
  • Find a fireplace cover that will blend in with fireplace front and give the effect of being a walled-off space.

Enjoy your fireplace in a whole new way this summer, and don’t forget to get a jump on scheduling your annual inspection by a professional chimney sweep.

If it’s time for your annual chimney inspection and cleaning, call the certified chimney sweeps at Nayaug Chimney Services. The friendly sweeps at Nayaug have been servicing the local Glastonbury and surrounding Connecticut area since 1978.

Northeastern Chimney, Inc.
formerly Nayaug Chimney Services, LLC
37 Cody Street, West Hartford, CT 06110
Phone: 860-233-5770

Chimney Inspections in Hartford, Glastonbury, 06001 Avon, 06002 Bloomfield, 06006 Windsor, 06010 Bristol, 06010 Forestville, 06011 Bristol, 06016 East Windsor, 06019 Canton, 06023 East Berlin, 06025 East Glastonbury, 06029 Ellington, 06030 Farmington, 06032 Farmington, 06033 Glastonbury, 06034 Farmington, 06035 Granby, 06037 Berlin, 06040 Manchester, 06041, 06042, 06043 Bolton, 06043, 06045, 06050 New Britain, 06051, 06051, 06052, 06053, 06066 Rockville, 06067 Rocky Hill, 06070 Simbury, 06071 Somers, 06074 South Windsor, 06078 Suffield, 06080, 06081 Simsbury, 06082 Enfield, 06083, 06084 Tolland, 06085 Farmington, 06088 East Windsor. 06089, 06090 Granby, 06092, 06093, 06095 Windsor, 06096 Windsor Locks, Hartford, 06105 West Hartford, 06106, 06107, 06108 East Hartford, 06109 Wethersfield, 06110 Elmwood, 06110, 06111 Newington, 06117, 06118, 06119, 06127, 06128, 06129, 06131 Newington, 06133 Elmwood, 06133 West Hartford, 06138, 06226 Willimantic, 06232 Andover, 06247 Hampton, 06248 Hebron, 06249 Lebanon, 06447 East Hampton, 06447 Marlborough, 06450 Meriden, 06451,06455 Middlefield, 06457 Middletown, 06459, 06475 Old Saybrook, 06480 Portland and many more CT towns

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Tips on What to Do With Your Fireplace in Summer

wood fireplace desplay

Even without a blazing fire, a fireplace can add seasonal ambiance to your room.

A fireplace is the part of a room that the eyes are naturally drawn to, even when there are no flames inside.  During spring and summer, when it’s too warm for log-burning, the fireplace can add a different kind of accent to your décor.  We’ve got a few ideas for how you can decorate your fireplace, along with special instructions on the care of your fireplace during the summer months.

Clean the Fireplace

After a winter of use, the fireplace and chimney become filled with soot and creosote. A professional chimney sweep can take care of cleaning out these parts, or you can take a crack at clearing the soot out of the fireplace. Get rid of the ashes in the hearth using a fireplace shovel and a vacuum.  Are there any soot stains on the fireplace face?  You’ll want to get that cleaned up as well as cleaning the outer hearth.  After all, it won’t do much good to create a decorative effect if the fireplace is a sooty mess. Just remember that beyond the visible soot is a chimney filled with dangerous creosote build-up as well. Make sure you don’t neglect the areas you can’t see.

The following are some tips for cleaning your fireplace:

  • Never use a flammable liquid to clean a brick or stone fireplace; it is very difficult to clean off and will create a serious fire hazard.
  • Be aware that bleach can cause stone to fade.  If there is bleach in your cleaning fluid, use the solution with caution and very sparingly.  In fact, it’s best to test your cleaning solution in an inconspicuous place and wait 24 hours or at least until the area dries before continuing.
  • It’s typical to clean a fireplace using part cleaning solution and part water.  If streaking occurs, add more water.
  • The fireplace should be cold and not warm or hot from a fire.  Never clean a fireplace while it’s in use.
  • Remove the ashes and debris from the firebox before cleaning the fireplace face.

Hire a Chimney Sweep in Early Summer

Summer is when most people get their chimneys cleaned and inspected by a chimney sweep; schedule your appointment early.  It’s essential, for safety reasons, to get at least an annual inspection of your chimney by a professional.  Chimney sweeps do more than remove the soot and debris from your chimney and flue lining.  When you hire a pro, you can rest assured that any breach in the soundness of your chimney will be addressed.  If a layperson inspects the chimney, a fracture could be missed which may cause flames to compromise the structure of your home and could cause a fire.

The chimney sweep can inspect and clean your chimney in one visit to ensure every part is in safe and working condition.

decorated fireplace

Placing vases or a decorative screen in front of the fireplace allows the structure to have some versatility when it is not in use.

Fireplace Decorating Tips

Use your imagination to decorate your fireplace in a way that creates new vitality to your room.  While there are many different ways to spruce up an old, out of use fireplace, here are some suggestions:

  • You can still enjoy watching flames in your fireplace if you fill it with candles or add an ornate candelabrum.
  • Place greenery or blooming flowers in the inner hearth.
  • Fill the entire firebox, top to bottom, with firewood cut to the same length, with the ends facing the room.
  • Strategically display in the inner hearth a collection of vases or some other type of artwork.
  • Find a fireplace cover that will blend in with fireplace front and give the effect of being a walled-off space.

Enjoy your fireplace in a whole new way this summer, and don’t forget to get a jump on scheduling your annual inspection by a professional chimney sweep.

If it’s time for your annual chimney inspection and cleaning, call the certified chimney sweeps at Nayaug Chimney Services. The friendly sweeps at Nayaug have been servicing the local Glastonbury and surrounding Connecticut area since 1978.

Northeastern Chimney, Inc.
formerly Nayaug Chimney Services, LLC
37 Cody Street, West Hartford, CT 06110
Phone: 860-233-5770

Chimney Inspections in Hartford, Glastonbury, 06001 Avon, 06002 Bloomfield, 06006 Windsor, 06010 Bristol, 06010 Forestville, 06011 Bristol, 06016 East Windsor, 06019 Canton, 06023 East Berlin, 06025 East Glastonbury, 06029 Ellington, 06030 Farmington, 06032 Farmington, 06033 Glastonbury, 06034 Farmington, 06035 Granby, 06037 Berlin, 06040 Manchester, 06041, 06042, 06043 Bolton, 06043, 06045, 06050 New Britain, 06051, 06051, 06052, 06053, 06066 Rockville, 06067 Rocky Hill, 06070 Simbury, 06071 Somers, 06074 South Windsor, 06078 Suffield, 06080, 06081 Simsbury, 06082 Enfield, 06083, 06084 Tolland, 06085 Farmington, 06088 East Windsor. 06089, 06090 Granby, 06092, 06093, 06095 Windsor, 06096 Windsor Locks, Hartford, 06105 West Hartford, 06106, 06107, 06108 East Hartford, 06109 Wethersfield, 06110 Elmwood, 06110, 06111 Newington, 06117, 06118, 06119, 06127, 06128, 06129, 06131 Newington, 06133 Elmwood, 06133 West Hartford, 06138, 06226 Willimantic, 06232 Andover, 06247 Hampton, 06248 Hebron, 06249 Lebanon, 06447 East Hampton, 06447 Marlborough, 06450 Meriden, 06451,06455 Middlefield, 06457 Middletown, 06459, 06475 Old Saybrook, 06480 Portland and many more CT towns

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