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need to know who made a fireplace wood burner for jc penny's from 1985-1989?

June 26th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Cast Iron Fireplaces

most wood burners of todays style have glass doors to view the flame.mine has 2 cast iron doors and a ash pan that pulls out in front. the stove pipe exits from the top. there is no name or manufactures name on this unit . all there is is the model number and here it [...]

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are fire backs worth the money?

June 24th, 2010 · 2 Comments · Cast Iron Fireplaces

i would like my wood buring fireplace to be more effecent. I see on line that firebacks cast iron and stanless steal help but do they really is there any other way to make it di a better job warming the room

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Uberi.com » Lodge Logic Pre-Seasoned 15" Cast-Iron Skillet for $30.00 [...]

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How do I remove a fireplace insert?

June 18th, 2010 · 3 Comments · Cast Iron Fireplaces

Its cast iron steel, (VERY heavy i assume).
Its a wood burning fireplace.

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Panasonic NI-C78SR Steam/Dry Iron with Stainless-Steel Soleplate « Undoria. The Reserve of [...]

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I have a gas fireplace that puts out little heat. Will a firebacker help?

June 5th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Cast Iron Fireplaces

I was told a firebacker would help radiate heat from the fireplace. Is there anything else that should be done? Are there different quality of firebackers? How will I know if one is good quality? Should it be made of cast iron’? Any more suggestions would also be appreciated. [...]

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How much is an old Kalamazoo Fireplace insert worth?

May 30th, 2010 · 2 Comments · Cast Iron Fireplaces

The house I just bought has a old cast iron looking insert in the fireplace with "Kalamazoo" engraved on it in big letters. There are two heavy doors (no glass or windows). I couldn’t really find any pictures or information on it. I was curious if anyone knows how much this is worth, and if [...]

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How do I safely connect a 6'' flue pipe to a 9'' round clay chimney pipe liner?

May 26th, 2010 · 7 Comments · Cast Iron Fireplaces

I just moved to a three year old house with a large fireplace. A cast iron wood burning/multi fuel stove would fit perfectly in the large opening. My problem is that the stoves I’ve looked at have six inch flue pipe diameters, while the clay liner coming from my chimney has a nine [...]

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What colors go well with Antique White walls?

May 4th, 2010 · 11 Comments · Antique Fireplaces

The previous owner of my home painted the entire interior an Antique White (satin, except the kitchen and bathroom which are semi-gloss) including all of the walls, front, rear and side doors, floor trim, door trim, closet trim, etc which makes it all look a bit boring. I had considered painting the trim along [...]

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Cast Iron Fireplace – Original or Re-production ???? how to tell ????

May 3rd, 2010 · 1 Comment · Cast Iron Fireplaces

I have bought a large cast iron fire place, I am wanting to know if its a re-production or original, anyone got a clue how I find out?? Ive tried to look for the same style on the net but theres so many different styles/patterns.
Anyone offer any help, I can email pics if they can [...]

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Cast Iron Fireplace – Reproduction or Original ????

April 30th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Cast Iron Fireplaces

I have bought a large cast iron fire place, I am wanting to know if its a re-production or original, anyone got a clue how I find out?? Ive tried to look for the same style on the net but theres so many different styles/patterns.
Anyone offer any help, I can email pics if they can [...]

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What to do with a cast iron fireplace?

April 21st, 2010 · 3 Comments · Cast Iron Fireplaces

Or at least I think it is. the building was built in 1885. The entire face of the fireplace, including the mantal, is of this metal-like material. It has been painted white by previous tenants and the paint is thick. I have thought about stripping the paint and restoring the black cast iron look, but [...]

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