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Description : What kind of fireplace would you buy if you had this room? Or none?

Last Answer : I would get one of the wood burning stoves that has a window in the front. That would eliminate the fire hazard from sparks, but would still allow you to enjoy the beauty of the fire. It would also be the most heat-efficient option.

Description : Can I have a fire in my fireplace while the central heat is on?

Last Answer : answer:Sure. The extra heat is also likely to keep your central heat from having to kick on as often (unless you have a really poorly designed fireplace that produces negative heat gain by sucking the warm air from your house up the chimney, but this is pretty unlikely)

Description : Can I burn wood in a gas fireplace that has a copper gas line?

Last Answer : I think your fears are justified. The copper line is not designed to have a wood fire burning on top of it.

Description : Which way does the damper go to open the flue on the fireplace?

Last Answer : answer:The ones I have used push up and back to open, letting smoke out. I highly recommend looking up there with a flashlight (once the ashes are cool, lol). It's a really simple iron mechanism, ... as complicated as a shoelace. Once you see it you will forever remember how to work the dang thing.

Description : Why are dead things in my chimney and why can't I burn them up?

Last Answer : Sometimes they nest, then abandon the nests and create a fire hazzard.

Description : What could I use to fill a pattern of small holes in a old fireplace?

Last Answer : answer:Can you post a picture? How big are these holes? If they’re small, get a good putty knife and some spackle. It works wonders!

Description : How To Make Colored Fireplace Flames

Last Answer : If you enjoy sitting around your fireplace and watching colorful flames dance, you'll be happy to know you can color your own flames quite cheaply. Basically, there are three methods of coloring fireplace ... sawdust as a base. Cork waste also makes an excellent base. Great for outdoor fire pits

Description : How to Build an Outdoor Fireplace

Last Answer : How to Build an Outdoor Fireplace How to Build an Outdoor Fireplace Fireplaces have almost become a requirement for every house in countries with cold weather. During winter, they help us keep ourselves warm ... be made. Instead of wood nowadays, people go in for gas as it causes less pollution.

Description : How to Clean a Fireplace

Last Answer : How to Clean a Fireplace Cleaning a fireplace is one of those chores that you typically have to do when winter is gone. But don't take too long, because an unclean fireplace is a fire ... washing solution or Tri Sodium Phosphate. Another option is to use a mixture of water and chlorine bleach.

Description : How to Clean a Gas Fireplace

Last Answer : How to Clean a Gas Fireplace Not only does it add beauty and warmth to a room, a gas fireplace also creates less mess than the regular wood-burning fireplace. Having this unit in your home means ... how to make colored fireplace flames and as an additional treat read the 10 tips to a cleaner home.

Description : How to Paint a Fireplace

Last Answer : How to Paint a Fireplace Old fireplaces look lovely and add a classic look to any family room, but if it's too worn out already, maybe it's time for you to spruce it up. You can ... of your fireplace by painting it. Follow these instructions and you'll end up with a delightful looking space.

Description : What are the advantages of a closed fireplace?

Last Answer : In any room, a fireplace can add charm, showiness and mystery to the interior. The most common place for installing a fireplace is the living room, but the arrangement of furniture in most cases ... drawn carriage. Curiously, the firebox can be separately used as the basis for an outdoor barbecue. 

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