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Choosing The Right Fireplace For Your Home

Fire Places — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 15:07:48 +0000

A fireplace can offer warmth, ambience, and an inviting focal point in a home. Fire provides the perfect atmosphere for social interaction, and watching the dancing flames is a primal and sensual experience which awakens the senses of sight, sound, smell and of touch.

If you want a reasonably priced heater to heat a specific room in your house that always seems to be chilly, you can install a vent free gas fireplace installed which cost a lot less than any kind of traditional fireplace or the electric that you would have to spend on with an electric heater.

The ventless gas fireplace uses no exhaust vent. This style includes an oxygen depletion sensor that turns off the gas if it senses a dangerous lack of oxygen inside the room or house. For safety purposes, it is crucial that you do not fall asleep or leave the unit burning unattended. While fireplace manufacturers claim that vent-free fireplaces burn clean, are energy efficient and don’t threaten indoor air quality, be aware that some states don’t permit the installation of vent-free fireplaces.

Fireplace options

If you enjoy using your masonry fireplace but don’t like the associated energy costs, you might want to consider purchasing a fireplace insert. Fireplace Inserts are specially designed to fit into a pre-existing Masonry Fireplace to increase heat output, reduce pollutant output, and increase heat efficiency. They can also drastically change the appearance of your fireplace and bring a modern element to your home.

If you want to utilize natural or propane gas, you can either choose between a direct vent or ventless gas fireplace inserts. If wood is readily available, you may want to consider a wood burning fireplace insert. If neither gas nor wood are viable options, you can consider electric fireplace inserts that can simply be plugged in and are ready for operation. If you have small children, there is an added bonus. Unlike other fireplaces, the electric fireplace is always cool to the touch.

If you want to install a wood stove into your home, the easiest way is to pick up a wood stove insert; a ready-made metal wood stove that simply slides into the cavity left by your original fireplace. Attractive yet unobtrusive, inserts are easy to install and easily provide more than enough heat for several adjacent rooms.

There are several things you need to do before making your initial purchase and choosing the stove itself. Firstly, ensure that the chimney and fireplace is cleaned and inspected by a certified technician before making any kind of decision. Then spend a few days mulling over websites and literature to familiarize yourself with modern wood stoves before starting out on the hunt.

Another great option is the pellet stove insert. There are several reasons pellet stoves have an advantage over other types of inserts. First is the convenience of the pellet fuel. The fuel is made of pressure compacted sawdust, corn or other biomass.

These pellets are very clean, unlike loads of wood that often leave bark, leaves, and shavings behind. They come in bags, and can be easily stacked and stored indoors or in a shed or garage. They take up less space than wood also.

The stoves are environmentally friendly, since the pellets burn very clean with very few emissions, and because the fuel pellets utilize waste matter that would otherwise be put into a landfill. They also create less ash, therefore less mess and waste as an after product.

Outdoor Fireplaces

When compared to indoor fireplaces, outdoor fireplaces burn brighter and radiate more heat. As the outdoor fireplaces are highly exposed to wind and rain, it is crucial to build shelters for these fireplaces. You can consider an outdoor stone fireplace.

It is an inexpensive way to add elegance and style to the outdoor space. A stone fireplace is easier to install and clean when compared to other outdoor fireplaces and it can withstand harsh climatic conditions.

Even though wood-burning outdoor fireplaces are attractive additions to the outdoor space, they cause air pollution and accumulation of creosote (a highly flammable residue formed by wood gases). This is why outdoor gas fireplaces (propane or natural gas) are a more popular choice. They prevent the excess emission of carbon monoxide and other hazardous pollutants.

For Hearth Maintenance

You will need a set of fireplace tool set which include a shovel, a poker, a brush and tongs. You have to keep the hearth area clear of ash because this will suffocate fires and make it very difficult to keep a good blaze going. The poker is used to help move logs about so that the wood can burn more evenly. Without these fundamental tools, you will not be able to effectively manage or maintain a fire.

Fireplaces are an excellent way of gathering your family together or a romantic evening with your significant other. Either way, the fireplace creates a family-friendly atmosphere while adding the perfect bit of ambiance to your home.

are old rusty free standing cast iron wood burning stoves worth anything?

Fire Places — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 05:50:59 +0000

its very old looking and I can’t find any words or numbers anywhere on it. It resembles a pot belly wood stove but can’t find brand name, design or model numbers anywhere. Don’t want to put in alot of time if not worth much. any suggestions or comments would be helpful. Thanks

Do I need a grate in my wood stove? Will it burn better with a grate?

Fire Places — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 12:01:27 +0000

I have a wood stove in the garage getting hooked up this week. It has the fire bricks on the sides and on the bottom. Should I get a grate or something to keep the fire off the flat bottom to get more air?

House Questions?

Fire Places — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 00:06:44 +0000

Answer the questions using your complete thought (make it detailed).
The questions are regarding the house that you would like to live in.

1. What would be your ideal view. (looking out your front window)
2. What setting would you prefer? (city, rural, lake front, beach front)
3. What style of home would you prefer? (victorian, ranch, rambler,
colonial, SW style, bungalow, cabin, multi-stories, other)
4. Exterior house base & trim paint colors.
5. Style of roof (shake, tile, 3-tab).
6. Attached or detached garage? Number of bays?
7. Select square footage (1500, 2000, 2500, 3000, 3500, 4000)
8. Select number of fireplaces?
9. What type of heating system? (oil furnace, base-board, wood stove, natural gas/forced air, solar)
10. What style of interior woodwork on cabinets, cupboards, bookcases, and trim? (oak, maple, pine, cedar).

Does anyone know anything about SEVERN wood stoves?

Fire Places — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 06:23:58 +0000

I just got a Severn wood stove from a friend. It was barely used. He didn’t have the books and I was wondering if anyone has heard of this type of wood stove and where i could find a dealer in the US (preferably near NY). I would like to get an owner’s manual. I looked on the web and could not find a website either.

What is your experience with recent Buck brand wood stoves? Model 21NC?

Fire Places — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 01:41:44 +0000

I am planning to install a wood stove. Seeking info if the Buck brand is okay. Thanks.

Does anyone know how/where now to get parts for Vermont Castings wood stoves?

Fire Places — Mon, 31 May 2010 01:04:58 +0000

Vermont Castings, I find, went bankrupt in July. Subsequently they were purchased by Monessen Hearth Systems. I’ve tried to contact them but have yet to receive a response. I need a replacement glass for one of the doors on my old Intrepid wood stove.

If I can’t buy a replacement, where would one go to have a piece of tempered glass cut to shape?

Any information on antique wood stoves?

Fire Places — Tue, 25 May 2010 01:03:08 +0000

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.

are there mobile home rated wood stoves with blowers that will connect to a forced hot air system?

Fire Places — Wed, 19 May 2010 15:38:45 +0000

I live in a trailer approximately 800 – 1000 sq ft and need a wood stove, but one that has a blower powerful enough to connect to a forced hot air system and enough Btus to get through the system. and preferably one that wont make me bankrupt.

What colors go well with Antique White walls?

Fire Places — Tue, 04 May 2010 00:55:55 +0000

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 the floors/doors/closets white (semi-gloss?) to add some much needed contrast but I have heard that may cause the antique white on the walls to look "dingy" Other features of note in the home are a large red brick fireplace with black cast iron wood stove in the living room, the carpet is kind of a steel grey berber throughout, the kitchen and bathroom both have a wood grain vinyl flooring, and all of the interior doors (bedrooms, closets) are wood also. It’s all a bit overwhelming (in the dull sense) with too much of the antique white on the one hand and wood on the other! I need help! Any suggestions for guy with no color sense? (yes maybe thats a bit redundant!)
In the living room the primary piece of furniture is a blue sectional.

As far as the other rooms go there isn’t much in the way of furniture as I just moved in so I can get things to match later after painting.

The wood interior doors are somewhat dark, I don’t know what kind though.

what color to paint pool table room?

Fire Places — Sun, 02 May 2010 19:14:17 +0000

The room is the first room you walk into but it has a wood chair rail 1/3 the way up the wall there is a Wood stove out there with terracotta fireplace I need help with this what Color curtains etc. My house is very Contemporary and modern I like color but I am having trouble with this room

Who makes atlantis wood stoves or is there a web site?

Fire Places — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 15:47:54 +0000

i am looking at an atlantis model 60 wood stove and am wondering if they are any good ?

How do wood stoves work as far as internal parts and functions?

Fire Places — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 15:26:11 +0000

I might need to replace some worn out parts on my wood stove.

Wood Stove Inserts

Fire Places — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 05:04:50 +0000

Wood Stove Inserts – Why You Should Upgrade Your Fireplace

One of the easiest ways to install a wood stove into your home is to pick up a wood stove insert; a ready-made metal wood stove that simply slides into the cavity left by your original fireplace.

Attractive yet unobtrusive, inserts are easy to install and easily provide more than enough heat for several adjacent rooms.

Enhance Your Fireplace With Wood Stove Inserts

Wood stove inserts can enhance the look of your fireplace. They are usually made of cast iron or can be made of plate steel. Most have a glass panel in the front of the unit to allow you to watch the flames dance inside the stove.

Today, many models and styles are available. So, it is very easy to find one that matches your personal taste and home decor. Choices can include models that protrude onto the hearth where the additional surface area of the insert provides more radiant heat.

Many wood stove inserts have small, unobtrusive electric fans that blow the warm air out into the surrounding room rather than letting it stay in the hearth. They can be operated manually or with the help of a thermostat for evenly heat distribution. You will find that the heat actually reaches more areas of your home, reducing the amount of fuel required.

Increase Heat Efficiency With Wood Stove Inserts

Wood stove inserts make fireplaces more heat efficient. The inserts keep heat from escaping through the masonry of the fireplace. The lining provides and extra layer between the fire and the hearth that keeps the hot air in the house.

The glass panel that covers the fireplace opening can keep heat that is already in the house from escaping up the flue when the fireplace is not in use. By preventing heat loss, wood stove inserts allow heat to circulate longer inside the house.

They are far easier to clean and maintain as the floors of the inserts are straight and flat. You can simply sweep or scoop up any ash or dust. You will not have the same problem with soot build-up like a standard fireplace may have.

EPA Certified Wood Stove Inserts

To prevent the smoke created from the fireplace to harm you and family, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends that you install one of the EPA certified wood stove inserts, fireplace inserts, or pellet stove.

Certified stoves can reduce smoke emissions by as much as 90% compared to conventional stoves, and are much more efficient and eco-friendly.

Online shopping is probably not the first thing that would cross your mind when considering the purchase of a wood stove insert. However, there are a growing list of online stores that offer a wide selection of the most popular makes and models.

Some of the more popular brands are Drolet, Zero Clearance, SoapStone, Englander, Ashley, Lopi and Jotul Wood Stove Insert. A quick search will allow to very competitive pricing and listings of their models online. Who can deny how the flickering ambiance of a real wood fire brings hearth and home alive!

Top Fire Places Reviewed » wood stove

Choosing The Right Fireplace For Your Home

Fireplace options

Outdoor Fireplaces

For Hearth Maintenance

are old rusty free standing cast iron wood burning stoves worth anything?

Other Articles and Posts

Do I need a grate in my wood stove? Will it burn better with a grate?

Other Articles and Posts

House Questions?

Other Articles and Posts

Does anyone know anything about SEVERN wood stoves?

Other Articles and Posts

What is your experience with recent Buck brand wood stoves? Model 21NC?

Other Articles and Posts

Does anyone know how/where now to get parts for Vermont Castings wood stoves?

Other Articles and Posts

Any information on antique wood stoves?

Other Articles and Posts

are there mobile home rated wood stoves with blowers that will connect to a forced hot air system?

Other Articles and Posts

What colors go well with Antique White walls?

Other Articles and Posts

what color to paint pool table room?

Other Articles and Posts

Who makes atlantis wood stoves or is there a web site?

Other Articles and Posts

How do wood stoves work as far as internal parts and functions?

Other Articles and Posts

Wood Stove Inserts

Enhance Your Fireplace With Wood Stove Inserts

Increase Heat Efficiency With Wood Stove Inserts

EPA Certified Wood Stove Inserts

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