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Door & Window Treatments: Design Ideas and Safety Tips for Better Home Security "I'm one of the first people in the "old and upcoming" area of our city to buy and renovate one of these turn-of-the-century homes. My front door is the beautiful old original that I've restored to its original stained finish. The door looks... ( added 204 days 2 hours ago.)

Dozens of Faux Fireplace Ideas The easy answer is to mount a mantel on the wall. Mantels are available in virtually endless shapes, sizes, styles and finishes. A vintage mantel might suit your needs, ranging from a shabby-chic garage sale find to a prized antique. A marble... ( added 2 years 102 days ago.)

All About Wood Boilers Wood boilers are improvement on the traditional wood stove. They solve some of the inherent problems in wood burning and create a clean, safe, efficient source of heat. Wood stoves in one form or another have been used for centuries. Benjamin... ( added 2 years 141 days ago.)

Faux Fireplace Mantels Explained These days, you can have a mantel that looks like the real thing at only a fraction of what the real thing costs. Faux fireplace mantels are so close to real in terms of design and material used, that usually only a trained professional will be... ( added 2 years 141 days ago.)

Vent-Free Fireplace Basics Explained Fireplaces have always been one of the most popular features in a home and are even standard in many new homes today. Many people find them cost-prohibitive and so they look for less expensive alternatives. Vent-free gas fireplaces are an option... ( added 2 years 141 days ago.)

Freestanding Wood Stove Installation When installing a wood stove, there are numerous factors that must be considered. The first step of wood stove installation is to find a proper place for the stove. It is very important to set the stove on the proper type of flooring. It is vital... ( added 2 years 141 days ago.)

Wood Stove Inserts Explained Wood stove inserts are wood burning stoves that mostly fit inside of a fireplace. Most wood stove inserts consist of an outer shell and an inner wall that allows warm air to pass through. Many inserts have a glass door where you insert wood and it... ( added 2 years 141 days ago.)

Wood Pellet Stove Basics Wood pellet stoves have been around for over 20 years and have gained a large share of the alternative heating market over the last few years. These stoves burn small pieces of recycled sawdust that are compressed into pellets through a heat... ( added 2 years 141 days ago.)

Heating with Oil, Natural or Propane Gas Recent price surges in home heating oil, natural and propane have renewed the interest in alternative fuels for home heating. Alternative fuels in the recent past were often overlooked but are now getting much attention. Wood heat has been used... ( added 2 years 141 days ago.)

Wood Stove Basics Explained Wood stoves are relatively inexpensive and come built into new homes or can easily be added later. These days, wood-burning stoves are very attractive and are mostly used for heating small to medium sized areas of a home. Small cast-iron stoves... ( added 2 years 141 days ago.)

Burning Wood - Which is the Best to Burn? Characteristics of Different Types of Wood Firewood from different species or types of trees varies widely in heat content, burning characteristics, and overall quality. Species ( added 3 years 47 days ago.)

Masonry Chimneys: Diagrams and Terminology Understand the Components of a Masonry Chimney Masonry Chimney Diagram This chimney shows a fireplace flue on the left and a freestanding flue on the right side. The freestanding flue may be used to vent freestanding stove or a furnace. 1.... ( added 3 years 88 days ago.)

Fireplace Design & Fuel Type - Gas, Wood, Electric, Coal or Gel? Which Fuel Type is Right for My Fireplace Design? To know which kind of fireplace best suits your lifestyle, heating needs and budget, here is a general guideline of features to consider: Electric Fireplaces Electric fireplaces can be... ( added 3 years 95 days ago.)

Fireplace Cleaning Tips & Advice How Can I Clean Smoke Stains on Marble? Start by wetting the stained area, to prevent the dirt being drawn into the marble when it is dissolved. Apply the cleaning solution, working it into the stain with a nylon-bristle brush. Rinse the marble... ( added 3 years 102 days ago.)

Why Does My Fireplace Smoke? S moke stains above this fireplace are proof of a smoking problem. Some detective work is sometimes needed to determine the cause of the problem before it can be fixed. Soot stains are CARBON particles. If you have soot stains inside your home... ( added 3 years 115 days ago.)

Gas Fireplaces in Bedrooms We're often asked about installing or renovating fireplaces in bedrooms. Here in Richmond, Virginia it is a controversial issue as building inspectors sometimes don't like the idea due to safety concerns. Please be assured that we, too, feel... ( added 3 years 115 days ago.)

Small Fireplaces - What are My Choices? Owners of historic homes face unique challenges in finding products to fit their small fireplaces and to complement a period décor. These tiny fireplaces were designed to burn coal and are most often found in homes built between 1880 and 1930.... ( added 3 years 127 days ago.)