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Ceramic Fireplace Tile

Installing ceramic fireplaces tiles to mimic a vintage tile look can take some research. You will have to visit specialty tile stores to find the right fireplace ceramic tiles for achieve your desired look. But your work will pay off with great looking vintage fireplace tiles. read more...
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Fireplace Accessories

There are lots of wood burning fireplace accessories to pick for your fireplaces. Fireplace tools come in a variety of materials and finishes. Quality should be a major consideration when selecting the proper wood fireplace accessories.
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Stone Fireplace

A stone fireplace can really make a room. The fireplace design needs to match the room. Before during your fireplace installation, set up a mock fireplace to see if the fireplace hearth design is comfortable for you. read more...
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Fireplace Hearth

A plain concrete fireplace hearth can be covered with slate, tile or stone. Fireplace hearth designs need to consider the flooring adjacent to the hearth. Proper planning and your fireplace will look great.
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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 home heating. If you are using the gas fireplace to heat your home, then the look for an efficient gas fireplace. Water vapor can be a potentially harmful side effect of the ventless fireplaces. read more...
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Fireplace Mantels

Fireplace mantels have been around for thousands of years. Wooden fireplace mantels are perhaps the most popular, but try to look at antique fireplace mantels if you can. A stone fireplace mantel will work if it matches the room's decor and feeling. Newer cast-stone fireplace mantels are very distinctive. read more...
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Restoring a Metal Firebox Damaged by Hurricane Katrina

Metal fireplaces can become flooded by rainstorms or hurricanes. Once the water recedes, is it safe to use the fireplace? The answer is yes, so long as the integrity of the fireplace firebox was not compromised. read more...
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Gas Fireplace Installed in Existing Home

Have your contractor install your gas fireplace following the manufacturers instruction. Make sure the size of the fireplace fits your needs. A ventless fireplace could increase the water vapor in your home.
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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 beauty. Check your local codes when making your outdoor fireplace plans. read more...
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Second Fireplace Smokes

Back drafting in multiple fireplaces in your home is caused by a lack of combustion air. Old residential building codes did not address combustion air flow. A professional can install a combustion air kit to solve the fireplace problem. read more...
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Poor Fireplace Workmanship

Fireplace quality cannot be compromised. If your new home is going to be equipped with a wood burning fireplace, look at several fireplace designs already built by the contractor before you sign. Firebrick mortar and chimney size are important for fireplace safety. read more...
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Gas Furnace & Direct Vent Manufacturers

Gas fireplaces are nothing more than a visual gas furnace of sorts. Ten years ago, I would never have thought that technology would infiltrate fireplaces to the extent that it has. Seriously, you either burn logs or some type of gas. I should have seen it coming with the huge advancements in gas furnaces. read 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. read more...
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10 Interesting Locations for a Direct Vent Gas Fireplace

Many of the following locations lend themselves to a person who is building a new home and using a direct vent gas fireplace. Some will work well if you are constructing a large room addition. If you are lucky, you just might have the opportunity to include many of these in an existing house. read 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 because it doesn't cause indoor air pollution. read more...
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Gas Fireplaces & Ventless Gas Fireplaces

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 problems apply to you, maybe you should visit your local gas log store. read more...
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Manufacturers of Gas Fireplace Logs

Following is a list of gas fireplace manufacturers. Some make vented gas fireplace logs, some make ventless gas fireplace log sets and some make both. Most companies make a good product. read more...
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Fireplace

A fireplace adds a lot to a home, but it can be tricky to install correctly. So, whether you're installing vented logs or logs in ventless gas fireplaces, you should always read the instructions beforehand. Install the logs before you connect the gas to them and be sure your burner or burner pan isn't too far forward or deep in your gas fireplace. Turn on the gas last and enjoy the heat! read more...
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Natural Gas vs. Firewood Cost Survey

Are you considering a gas fireplace, but aren't sold yet on the benefits? The following survey compares natural gas and firewood burning for a number of cities in the United States and clearly shows the benefits of gas fireplaces. read more...
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Gas Logs - Vented and Ventless

Gas fireplace logs come in two types. Generally, vented gas logs look more realistic than ventless gas logs. Have your chimney professionally inspected and cleaned prior to any gas fireplace installation. read more...