Have a wood burning stove. If I site it too far forward it may look less attractive than if recessed back into the fireplace – but I am concerned that if recess it too far back it might lose efficiency
i have an old wood stove that is extended from the fireplace that sets on an old protectent mat that extends onto the carpeting about 18 inches. it is very old and starting to deteriorate. i am looking for suggestions on what to replace it with.
serious answers only please. thanks
I am building a mantel for my fireplace from scratch!!!
I recently added an expansion to my home. I got a used Enviro gas EG33 insert fireplace to go in the bedroom. I had it framed according to the instructions, venting comes out the back of the unit 45′s and about 20 inches to the termination cap, about 3/4" rise from unit to term cap. My problem is this, I light the unit and it will burn for about 10-15 seconds and just shuts down, pilot goes out and all. Now if I lift the burps plate(its what I call it, its a plate across the top so if you get an large combustion it opens a touch to release pressure) the unit will remain lit and burn just fine, which lead me to believe it was a venting issue. I pulled all the venting out and double checked, it looks great.. At a major loss of what to try next. Helppp
Yes I check the valve and thermostat, also the thermopile and Thermo coupler, all checked out perfect.
I have khaki colored leather couches. With a dark wood stained fireplace. I also have glass coffee table and end tables. I know it is hard to go off of this, but if anyone can find a picture, I’d be happy!
I thought about saving up some money and buying one of those electric ones but I don’t think it would fit over the fireplace.
then I thought what about candles… but its arched . the candles would only make black soot marks on the front.
then I thought plants! I can find some fun looking plants and put them in there with Christmas lights… but the surrounding wood might be damaged by the watering.
then I thought what about a tank with fish in it… but it would look tacky.
I want to do a comfy version of a modern look with a little flare. but that stinking caddy cornered fire place is one thing I can’t figure out what to do with….. what do you think?
and just an update !!! only 5 more days till move in day!!!!!!! I’m leaving for Bakersfield on Friday to get all my furniture and stuff out of storage and bringing it back on Sunday and moving in on Monday!!! I’m so stinking excited!!!
The model of the fireplace is (Dimplex 23” Deluxe Electric Frieplace insert/LED Log set DF12310) and it’s around 299.99 dollars i can’t find anyone that will ship the fire to corfu greece pls help
I am having gas logs installed in an existing fireplace and would appreciate any suggestions on how to block the chimney…its wide open now.
I told my parents that our living room needs work and they said they knew but they didn’t know what to do with it and I told them I’d help them. I don’t think they think I’m going to take it seriously, but I am.
Right now our living room has:
but without the left extended piece and it’s more of a gray color
dark wood paneling (ugly as ever)
and built in shelves that’s about the size of a window that matches the paneling (yuck)
Can/how do you strip the paneling, if you don’t know what’s under it? No professinal help, all Do It Yourself
and how much would it cost/ how would you replace that fireplace with it then looking like this?
could you just put the stones over it and then use cement/dry wall/ stone glue to attach it?
Sooo….. I live on my own, and last winter, the gas bill to heat my apartment was killer.
This winter, to avoid some of the gas cost (and the heater vents have mold in them I have repeatedly informed the landlords of, and the heater is annoyingly loud, and ineffective) I want to do some space heaters instead. I’m only expecting to keep my place around 55 degf, so I don’t need a fireplace or anything. hahaha..
SO…. I’m looking at one of those oil filled radiant heaters, are they good on the electric bill? Or should I stick with a fan heater? Or a ceramic one?
I know this is a bit early, but I like to plan ahead, that’s just the kinda’ person I am.
