This is a fire-clearance question, not a window-glass question. The reason a wood stove needs distance from a window isn't to protect the glass from cracking — it's to keep the stove's radiant heat away from combustible materials near the window (the wood frame, trim, casing, and wall studs), which can scorch or ignite over time even without ever...
Outdoor electric fireplaces come in a variety of styles, including built-in and wall-mounted
The most important feature to look for when purchasing an outdoor electric fireplace is that it is rated for outdoor use
Outdoor electric fireplaces can be used to produce heat, either through fan forced heating or infrared heating, but many don't produce heat
Some of...
Fire columns are a newer, more chic option than fire pits and bowls for outdoor use
They're often topped with gorgeous lava rock for a beautiful effect
They are propane powered and can be lit with a button press
They come in a variety of sizes, with the taller columns providing more heat
They can be used on...
Two wall switches next to a gas fireplace almost always split one simple job in two: one switch controls the fireplace itself (power to the ignition system, or the pilot circuit on older units), and the other controls the blower fan that circulates warm air into the room. The confusing part is that the two switches usually look identical...
Wood fireplaces are more difficult to move than gas fireplaces
The biggest obstacles in moving a wood fireplace are the ash pit, the chimney, and the hearth
The cost of deconstructing and rebuilding a fireplace with a chimney ranges from $2,500 to $7,500
Gas fireplaces are pretty easy to move. You'll only need some extra vent pipes and...
Yes, you can paint a marble fireplace- here are some tips:
Clean the surface of the marble fireplace using TSP
Sand the surface to remove gloss and prepare it for primer
Apply primer (sealer, undercoat, and primer in one)
Paint two coats of heat-resistant paint over the primer
Enjoy your new, updated fireplace!
It was a beautiful sunny day and...
If you want to make a fire in a fireplace without a smoke- here are some tips:
Wet wood will produce more smoke than dry wood
The top down method is an easy way to start a fire without smoke
Seasoned wood will produce a cleaner burn than fresh wood
A damper should be fully open before the fire...
Although many gas fireplaces have a knob or switch to light the fire older gas fireplaces use a metal key to turn on the gas flow and start the fire
You just need to find the keyhole, insert it and give it a half turn to release gas into the fireplace logs
Then insert a long butane lighter...
If you have a gas fireplace, it may or may not need a hearth
Hearths are the platforms on which fireplaces are placed. They help protect the floor of a home. The word hearth can also refer to the platform on which a gas fireplace sits
The hearth extension, on the other hand, is the area that the...
Purchase drywall compound, foam boards, and metal mesh from a local hardware store or home improvement center.
Cover the entire wall of your chimney with drywall compound.
Secure the compound to the wall using screws or nails.
Insulate and reinforce your wall with foam boards.
Install metal mesh inside your chimney.
It was a chilly autumn day and I...