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What Style Is This 1890 House?

August 27th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Victorian Fireplaces

Can someone help me out here, please. What architectural design name would you call this old house? It is square and totally symmetrical except on the front 1st floor, the door is on the left and a window on the right (rather than a centered door). It has a front porch with it’s own little [...]

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How to mount a flatscreen television above a non-working fireplace?

August 9th, 2010 · No Comments · Wall Mounted Fireplaces

I was going to get a 42" TV and mount it above a low fireplace that isn’t functioning (so there’s no heat/soot concerns). The wall above the fireplace is drywall and I don’t yet have a stud finder. Most likely, would there be normal spaced studs in front of a chimney? I’m just concerned about [...]

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Mounting an LCD screen on a wall?

June 23rd, 2010 · 1 Comment · Wall Mounted Fireplaces

I’m moving to a new apartment, and in the living room of this apartment, the most opportune place for the television would be mounted above the fireplace. However, I’m worried. My LCD screen is 42" and of course fairly heavy; it does have the necessary back to be wall-mounted.
How safe is it to mount an [...]

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What suppliers of Closed Face Log Burning fires are there?

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

Looking to fit a replacement log burning fire in our fireplace, I want the true closed faced version with the tight fitting locked glass door in cast iron frame, NOT those bi fold versions, the fire place is 29" high by 36" wide and pretty deep. Know of any suppliers in the US?

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Which is more efficient, a natural gas fireplace or an electric fireplace?

June 20th, 2010 · 3 Comments · Electric Fireplaces

I live in the North East (NJ) if that factors in at all. I also won’t be using it as a main source of heat. It will be more for a "back-up" source of heat if needed and also help add to the look of our family room.

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Do you have a decorative suggestion for me?

June 14th, 2010 · 4 Comments · Cast Iron Fireplaces

I have an old fireplace in my apartment. It looks as if it is cast-iron, but someone has painted it white (which I hope to return to it’s original state eventually-next project-any ideas on how to do that are welcomed!!!!) and it is bricked in with red brick. The opening is small 14"X20"???? and rounded, [...]

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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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Any information on antique wood stoves?

May 25th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Wood Stoves

I have a wood stove called "Bungalow #118 A" made by the Birmingham Stove and Range Co. , Birmingham, Ala.
Can anyone tell me how to find out the age of this stove? It was my grandfather’s and I want to know if it was his or his father’s.

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i have a large fireplace in the center of a room i want to move to inside the wall. how do i prep the wall?

May 24th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Cast Iron Fireplaces

the wall is normal 2×4 studs and t-111 exterior. i left a 4" gap around the dimensions of the fireplace but need to know how to seal the wall to the fireplace. it is a large cast iron fireplace. it is not a pot belly stove but a full size fireplace. i [...]

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How do I lay hardwod floor around marble fireplace slab?

May 20th, 2010 · 4 Comments · Marble Fireplaces

I am going to lay hardwood flooring in my living room. I have assisted, but never performed this solo. I understand how everything "should" go…I’m just having a bit of trouble envisioning laying the floor around the marble slab in front of the fireplace? Do I just treat the slab like the walls and go [...]

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