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The dryer vent. Who is thinking about cleaning the dryer vent when we clean them every time we do laundry, right? Let me share with you what I discovered this weekend. I spent some time outside this weekend trying to do two things at one time. 1. Enjoy some of the sunshine 2. Spring Clean. Spring Cleaning As Spring cleaning is well underway, it seems like the leaves never went away from the Fall. In every corner of the home, there’s a pile of leaves wet and stuck to the ground. However, on the back side of the home, the leaves made its way from one side to the other. I knew this was going to take a while. As I reached the half way mark, I remembered that a family member was inside washing a load of laundry. I could hear the low sound of the dryer running. But wait…the flap is barely moving. Dryer Vent Cleaning #1 Benefit Let’s first discuss the #1 benefit of a dryer vent sweep. You get done with your laundry faster and your dryer unit lasts longer. If the dryer vent isn’t cleaned once per year, the hot moist air remains in the dryer and venting system. It takes longer for the dryer to complete its job. And…not very good for the life of your dryer unit either. Infrequent dryer vent service shortens the life of your dryer unit as it needs to work harder and longer to dry your clothes. The moist air can also get trapped in your clothes and leave a musty smell. All that work, and you’re right back where you started. Dryer Vent #1 Problem to Solve The issue of dryer vents is a real one. According to the National Fire Protection Association, about 13,000 home dryer fires are reported each year. 34% of those fires are caused by lint. Now that’s not to say that you don’t clean your dryer vent. You do. But lint has a mind of its own. Some light and fluffy lint gets past the lint trap and accumulates in the duct that leads to the outside. More Problems with Dryer Vents Because we want you to be fully armed with information, here are some additional problematic signs that can cause a dryer vent fire. Clothes are too hot to touch. Remember, there’s a cool down before you take the clothes out. When that’s still too hot, that’s a sign the dryer vent is clogged. The room with the washer and dryer, it’s also too hot. The dryer vent flap or slats outside isn’t working properly. If you also notice in the picture, lint and debris begin to make its way out of the slats or flap. That’s pretty full. Smell the dryer sheet. If you notice it doesn’t smell like the dryer sheet, there’s a clog. What Can a Homeowner Do? To begin, to check your dryer vent outside. Is it working properly? Is there anything overflowing outside? Next, throw in a load of laundry. Does it smell musty? A little or a lot? Is the dryer overly hot in the cool down? Is it running longer than it used to? If you get a slight yes to a full blown yes, then it’s time to get it cleaned by Superior Chimney. Give us a call at 877-244-6349 to schedule up your spring dryer vent cleaning. Smell like fresh spring!

Great Room with high ceiling and skylights. This is an old space given new life and finishes throughout Bethany McGrath www.chasingtumbleweed.com
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A spacious master bedroom can sometimes feel hard to fill but this one shows off the great flexibility it can give you.
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Sacai Leather Sectional offers incredible flexibility and is one of the most accommodating seating solutions on the market today. Manufactured in Italy by Gamma Arredamenti, Sacai Sectional does not only envelop with its plush seats but makes itself overtly convenient through its backrest lift mechanism that raises the back cushions effortlessly through air springs.

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When only the best modern furniture will do, it’s hard to match the superb quality and exceptional style of furnishings by Gamma Arredamenti International. For over three decades, Gamma Arredamenti has fashioned furnishings for homes decorated in modern design styles with one goal in mind: to create the finest Italian leather home furnishings available on the market today. To that end, no detail is overlooked. Each piece of Gamma Arredamenti leather furniture is crafted with the utmost precision, with all the attention that quality furnishings sure to be handed down from generation to generation deserve. Our collection of Gamma Arredamenti contemporary leather furniture includes arm chairs, sofas, sectionals, beds and coffee tables. Each piece is available in a dizzying array of top grain European leather to ensure a truly custom look. Gamma Arredamenti never cuts corners during the manufacturing process and their talented designers never cut corners on style. The company’s designs are intended for those with the highest standards and the most discriminating of tastes. We are proud to be an authorized dealer for Gamma Arredamenti International, when only the best will do.

Tuscan Sectional Set $2,960 + tax (Price is for purchases at Toja retail location only, shipping not included), US costumers please ask for shipping quote or some of our sets are available for purchase on Houzz.com. Sectional Set includes left arm, right arm, middle, corner, ottoman with cushion and glass, and 6 decorative pillows. All cushions and pillows are made with Sunbrella fabric. 3 boxes per set. Box 1: Left and Right Arm 143 lbs, 81.30 cubit feet, Box 2: Corner and Middle 88 lbs 37.32 cubic feet, Box 3: ottoman 104 lbs, 25.61 cubic feet, Toja Patio Furniture 3-450 South Service Road West, Oakville, ON L6K 2H4 905-338-5442 www.toja.ca Please check website for hours of operation.

Victor Sectional Sofa is a contemporary addition to any space with its substantial presence yet sleek and alluring dimensions. Manufactured in Italy by Gamma Arredamenti, Victor Sectional features unusual composing elements like the 45 degree corner armchair that bestows a creative layout configuration on the typically known "L" shaped sectional.

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This is the Shower Room at our Master Suite Reconfiguration Project in Tribeca. Waterworks 'Henry' Gooseneck Shower Heads. shower arms and Control Trims were used in the double shower in Burnished Brass, which will age beautifully over time. Porcelanosa 'Persian White' was used for the shower wall and floor border, while Kelly Wearstler's 'Liason' tile for Ann Sacks was inset on the floor and in the wall niches.

Founded in 1973, Fiam Italia is a global icon of glass culture with four decades of glass innovation and design that produced revolutionary structures and created a new level of utility for glass as a material in residential and commercial interior decor. Fiam Italia designs, develops and produces items of furniture in curved glass, creating them through a combination of craftsmanship and industrial processes, while merging tradition and innovation, through a hand-­crafted approach.

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Amira Side Table will certainly not exhaust its usage in the house. Manufactured in Italy by Tonin Casa and designed by Davide Bozzini, Amira is curvilinear, with a round top and elegant structure. Amira End Table features a bicolored base that’s available in matte white and purple, matte white and green, glossy white and purple, glossy white and green, glossy white and gold, glossy black and gold. With two sizes to chose from, Amira Side Table’s top is finished in Canaletto walnut, thermal oak, or in natural oak.

Bellevue Modern Sectional is a striking reference point in any contemporary interior, offering stylish boldness that stands up to any minimalistic scale with edgy yet inviting structure. Manufactured in Italy by Gamma Arredamenti, Bellevue Sectional features adjustable headrest, solid wood frame and chrome or painted metal legs.