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How is my chimney attached to the house?

Posted on October 20, 2010 by admin

I have a chimney finished with siding. The chimney is closed off where it meets the foundation. I would like to have the bottom portion of the Chimney removed and a large window put in. Is this possible without removing … Continue reading →

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At what temperature is it cheaper to let your furnace cycle on and off vs. a pellet stove running contantly?

Posted on October 19, 2010 by admin

A Pellet Stove runs constant a furnace will cycle on and off. When is it cheaper to let your furnace occasionally cycle on and off vs. the constant run of a pellet stove. I understand that there are many variables … Continue reading →

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How efficient is the average wood stove?

Posted on October 18, 2010 by admin

There is a Fireplace in my house that in the past we’ve used as a supplement to an oil furnace. This year, we are having a wood stove put in and hope to solely use this for heat. I am … Continue reading →

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Can I vent a wood stove through a Chimney that vents the oil furnace?

Posted on October 16, 2010 by admin

We have an existing chimney that our oil furnace is vented through…Can we also install a Wood Stove to vent through the same chimney? I truly have no idea if the Chimney is lined. The chimney opening in the house … Continue reading →

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Is it normal for chimney to have lots of smoke on start up of furnace?

Posted on October 5, 2010 by admin

I just put my furnace on for the first time since last winter and I noticed lots of smoke coming out of my Chimney. The smoke is not black. Is this normal? Thanks! was it truly smoke or h2o vapor???if … Continue reading →

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What wood stove companies make zero clearance wood stoves?

Posted on September 26, 2010 by admin

I have found that Buck stove and Appalachian have zero clearance models, do any other companies make them? Not talking about inserts or fireplaces, I’m talking ‘Zero Clearance wood stoves’. 1. Zero Clearance Wood Stove Shopzilla.com Bargain Prices. Smart Deals. … Continue reading →

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How should I arrange home theater system around fireplace?

Posted on September 26, 2010 by admin

I would like to buy a 5.1 home theater system and a LED TV. My desired place to watch it is in family room with a fireplace. I know I could hang the TV above Fireplace but not sure about … Continue reading →

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Do I need to have a chimney sweep inspect chimney before installing a wood stove?

Posted on September 22, 2010 by admin

I am purchasing a Wood Stove and installing myself. The Chimney hasn’t been used in quite a long time. Is it necessary to have it inspected and/or swept before operating the wood stove? If so how much would a chimney … Continue reading →

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Avondale, Az outdoor fireplace/fire pit regulations?

Posted on September 10, 2010 by admin

We want to build a backyard fire pit or Fireplace and we need to know what the codes are. ie… How far from the house or the walls or plants it has to be. I have searched and searched and … Continue reading →

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How easy is it to remove a wood stove insert from a fireplace?

Posted on September 4, 2010 by admin

We have a basement Fireplace with a Wood Stove insert. The whole thing seems pretty light. We have toddlers and I want to remove it for safety and put a fireplace screen in it’s place, but would like to be … Continue reading →

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