Outdoor Fireplaces
Outdoor fireplaces are popular simply because man has always liked gathering around a warm, inviting campfire. But a modern outdoor fireplace can rival fancy ones inside homes. Outdoor gas fireplaces are very nice as you get instant heat and ... [... more]
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Fireplaces
Fireplaces add physical and emotional warmth to a home. A fireplace mantel that has a classic design will gain compliments. Every fireplace has creosote. Creosote can ignite into a dangerous chimney fire. Anti-Creo-Soot destroys dangerous ... [... more]
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Fabulous Fit Anywhere Fireplaces
Fireplaces that do not require traditional chimneys use direct vent technology. You can place these fireplaces almost anywhere. The vented gas log sets are realistic and can be controlled by a remote control. This type of fireplace is great ... [... more]
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Gas Fireplaces
Fireplaces come in a variety of styles - natural wood burning fireplaces, gas fireplaces, or the newer ventless gas fireplaces. There are advantages and disadvantages to each. You must decide if the fireplace will be strictly decorative or for ... [... more]
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Direct Vent Gas Fireplaces
I remember back when the first factory fireplaces came out about 30 years ago. I thought they would be a fad because they just didn't look too realistic. Well, the fireplace manufactures worked hard and rose to the challenge. Add to that ... [... more]
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Outdoor Fireplaces
DEAR TIM: Outdoor fireplaces seem to be popular and I have the perfect patio to place one on. What do I need to know before I go shopping? I have seen them in all sorts of shapes and sizes, but am unsure as to what would work best for me and my ... [... more]
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Direct Vent Gas Fireplaces
The direct vent gas fireplace delivers more heat more efficiently and is fairly simple to install. Just watch out for any places where a combustible item could get into the direct vent gas fireplaces' piping. Summary: The direct vent gas ... [... more]
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Gas Fireplaces
The power at my home was not restored for three and a half days. The first night my family thought it was a fun experience, but that laughter quickly went away as the power did not come back. The storm ushered in a wave of cold air that made the ... [... more]
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Gas Fireplaces & Ventless Gas Fireplaces
Summary: Gas fireplaces and ventless gas fireplaces are delightful. You're probably tired of lugging in those messy pieces of firewood, tending the fire and frustrated when your wood supply dwindles. The point is simply this: If any of these ... [... more]
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Fireplaces: Bring on the Heat
Want your fireplace to warm more than your heart? Here are some ideas. Paradoxically, a basic fireplace is a poor way to heat a home: Most of the heat goes up the flue, a lot of toxic and corrosive gases are released in combustion, and without ... [... more]
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Fabulous Fit Anywhere Fireplaces
Summary: Fireplaces that do not require traditional chimneys use direct vent technology. You can place these fireplaces almost anywhere. The vented gas log sets are realistic and can be controlled by a remote control. This type of fireplace is ... [... more]
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Gas Fireplaces & Ventless Gas Fireplaces
If you are familiar with the gas logs of 20 to 25 years ago, don't quit reading just yet. Those older logs were very fake. The flames were not realistic and the logs themselves just didn't look right. Today, there is a good chance that if you saw ... [... more]
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