| Royalty restored | | Posted Monday, March 12, 2007 2:57:47 PM by Blog57 Team | | He was a mover and shaker of early St. Paul. The press put him in the same league as James J. Hill. As a state senator, he authored the bill that led to the construction of the state Capitol. Despite his contributions to St. Paul, the name William Blake Dean has lost much of its prominence in the 85 years since his death. But at least Dean's once-derelict home at 353 Summit Ave. appears to have regained its stateliness. The restoration of the Queen Anne mansion drew dozens of his descendants ? some coming from as far away as Colorado and South Carolina ? to see the house in its original grandeur at a potluck family reunion Sunday. Leila Poullada, of St. Paul, Dean's great-granddaughter, said her family is grateful for the transformation, which was completed last year.... | |
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| | | Fireplace ashes start house fire | | Posted Saturday, January 13, 2007 1:01:56 PM by Blog57 Team | | Fireplace ashes dumped into the trash started a fire that caused extensive damage to a southwest Topeka home Thursday night. Greg Bailey, spokesman for the Topeka Fire Department, said smoke and flames were visible when firefighters arrived at 3432 S.W. Brandywine Court at about 8 p.m. Bailey said a passerby noticed the fire and alerted the home's residents, all of whom escaped. .... | |
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| | | Safety tips for using your woodstove or fireplace | | Posted Wednesday, November 15, 2006 11:01:25 AM by Blog57 Team | | Chimney sweeps in the area share a few safety tips for using your wood stove or fireplace this winter. Chimney sweeps in the area suggest you get your chimney cleaned at least once a year, right now is a great time to do so. Try to burn hardwoods like maple or oak. Never burn trash or any wood that has been treated, varnished, painted, or stained; that could lead to build ups in your chimney, and its bad for the environment. Make sure your fireplace tools are in good shape, and make sure the area surrounding your fireplace is clear of any hazards such as drapes or wall hangings. One sweep did say store bought starters and newspapers are ok, but, he did warn that you should avoid the glossy or colored sections of your newspaper, they could cause chimney fires. .... | |
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| | | Recycle newspapers in fireplace | | Posted Sunday, November 12, 2006 11:00:45 AM by Blog57 Team | | DEAR READERS: If you have a fireplace, grab a stack of old newspapers and get rolling. Newspapers make excellent fireplace logs, and they are really easy to put together. Here's how you can make your own logs for burning: 1. You'll need a bundle of old newspapers and a few empty vegetable cans. 2. Remove both ends and the labels from the cans, and discard any glossy inserts in the newspaper. 3. Take a 1-inch stack of newspaper and, section by section, alternate the direction of the folds. Tightly roll up the stack, slip a can on one end and slide it to the middle of the rolled newspaper to hold it together. 4. Completely soak the rolled newspaper in water, then (this is very important) let it dry completely to compress the papers and hold them together while they burn.... | |
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| | | Toddler 'critical' after fireplace incident | | Posted Friday, November 10, 2006 3:35:38 AM by Blog57 Team | | A three-year-old boy has been taken to hospital after a fireplace fell on top of him. The incident happened at around 8am yesterday morning, at a house in Skye Park in the Ballykeel estate in Ballymena, when the fireplace collapsed on top of the child. The boy was taken to Antrim area hospital, but was later transferred to the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children in Belfast, where he is described as being in a critical condition. (EF) .... | |
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| | | More Las Vegas News | | Posted Thursday, November 09, 2006 7:18:10 AM by Blog57 Team | | Priced between $300,000 and $1 million, the units range from 911 sf to 2,166 sf and include a full kitchen, a balcony, a 42-inch HD plasma television, an oversized whirlpool bath, a fireplace, 24-hour room service, town car service and complimentary high-speed Internet access. Project amenities include a luxury spa; indoor and outdoor swimming pools; a 4,500-sf rooftop terrace overlooking the Strip; an upscale restaurant and bar, a poolside lounge and a lobby cafe. Corus Bank provided the two-year construction loan in February 2005. Corus Bank SVP John Markowicz told GlobeSt.com at the time that while Corus finances many condominium projects, this is one of the first condo-hotel developments it has financed. "The strong level of pre-sales helped us become comfortable in advancing 90% of project costs," he said.... | |
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| | | Chimney sweeps' business is cleaning up this time of year | | Posted Friday, November 03, 2006 7:17:10 AM by Blog57 Team | | As the days get shorter and the nights colder and wetter, many East Texans look to their fireplace for the antidote to winter doldrums. After all, nothing says comfort like a cup of hot cocoa in front of a blazing fire. But, wait! Before striking the season's inaugural match, you may want to call a local chimney sweep. .... | |
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| | | Inspect chimney before using fireplace | | Posted Tuesday, October 31, 2006 7:04:02 AM by Blog57 Team | | Q. I plan to use my fireplace often this winter to lower my heating bills, but I have never been very good at getting a fire started and keeping it going. Is there a proper method to build a fire? A.If you ask 100 old-timers about the best method to build a fire, you probably will get 100 different answers. There actually are many effective and efficient ways to lay a fire and get it started, but most have basic fire-building concepts in common. First, if you plan to use your fireplace often, have the chimney inspected by a certified chimney sweep. Many houses burn to the ground each year from faulty or dirty chimneys. This is particularly true if you have had problems getting hot fires going in the past. A smoldering fire creates much flammable creosote which builds up inside the chimney.... | |
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| | | Fire damages Waupun home officials urge fireplace caution | | Posted Friday, October 27, 2006 11:04:20 PM by Blog57 Team | | WAUPUN A fire that started behind a fireplace damaged a Waupun home on Saturday. Firefighters were called around 4:52 p.m. to the Pamela Rhodes residence at 558 E. Brown St. after a neighbor observed smoke emanating from the wall behind a fireplace. "He was able to slow down the fire until the Fire Department got there," said Waupun Fire Chief Jeff Berry. Berry said that a spark from a fire burning in the fireplace may have ignited the wood behind the old liner. Damage was confined to the exterior wall. With dropping temperatures, more and more people have begun lighting fireplaces to save heating dollars. Already, the Fire Department has responded to two calls where fires have resulted from under-maintained fireplaces. "I can't emphasize enough to have older fireplaces cleaned and inspected annually by a knowledgeable person," Berry said.... | |
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| | | Fire damages Waupun home; officials urge fireplace caution | | Posted Wednesday, October 25, 2006 1:01:29 PM by Blog57 Team | | Firefighters were called around 4:52 p.m. to the Pamela Rhodes residence at 558 E. Brown St. after a neighbor observed smoke emanating from the wall behind a fireplace. "He was able to slow down the fire until the Fire Department got there," said Waupun Fire Chief Jeff Berry. Berry said that a spark from a fire burning in the fireplace may have ignited the wood behind the old liner. Damage was confined to the exterior wall. With dropping temperatures, more and more people have begun lighting fireplaces to save heating dollars. Already, the Fire Department has responded to two calls where fires have resulted from under-maintained fireplaces. "I can't emphasize enough to have older fireplaces cleaned and inspected annually by a knowledgeable person," Berry said.... | |
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