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  Tired of Cleaning Your Fireplace? - Reuse It & Clean No More:

A fireplace usually serves dual purposes in a room, heating and a design focal point.

But if you think about it when you do not have a fire burning just how beautiful is that dirty old fireplace? Over time residue builds up in the chimney from burning wood which can be dangerous if not properly cleaned out from time to time. Then there is that unsightly black residue that builds up on the inside walls and surrounding areas. If you are not using the fireplace as a heating source for your home reuse it to avoid some of that back breaking cleanup.

Visit your local dollar store and stock up on several large pillar candles. Arrange the candles in the center of your fireplace interior. You could even surround the base of the candles with faux greenery or a live plant that does not require direct sunlight. Often times you can locate cut colored glass or marble pieces in your dollar store or craft store to place around the candles as filler to cover the bottom of the fireplace if a plant is not an option for you.

Look in home repair stores such as Lowes or Home Depot at the wide selection of outdoor landscaping stones. They are usually sold in 10-25lb bags for under $20 and come in a variety of colors and textures to accent your room. Landscaping stones can be used in many ways inside your home. Arrange them in the bottom of your fireplace as a base to place candles on. You can top off the dirt in your potted plants with small stones to hide the dirt in the pot. The possibilities are endless, however take caution with small pieces and small children you do not want to introduce a choking hazard to your children.

 

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