Winter is Upon Us – Get those chimneys cleaned! The National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) recommends a yearly inspection and cleaning and repairs done as necessary. Free standing wood stoves or fire place inserts used to heat the home should be inspected and cleaned if needed every year. Regular open fireplaces need to be maintained and cleaned on a consistent basis as well. Usually a cleaning is needed for every cord of wood burned or at least 2-3 years.
Green Tip of the Month
Recycled Paints Make a Splash. What happens to all the latex paint that is dropped off at hazardous waste centers? It's recycled and is being resold at your local paint distributors, Dunn-Edwards and Kelly-Moore, for example. Recycled paint may sell for less, but the quality and viscosity are qugmented by blending with virgin materials. For more information and complete list of recycled paint distributors, visit http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/ConDemo/Paint/
