Fireplaces have a special place and purpose in people’s homes that goes far beyond just providing heat. They also give a home style and provide a reason, besides a cozy atmosphere, for people to gather together. With the variety of fireplaces available, those thinking of purchasing one need to give serious consideration as to which [...]
My gas fireplace has a flu, but also has vents above and below on the interior of the house. There is also a switch on the wall beside the fireplace which doesn’t seem to do anything. I want to use this to heat my home, but with the flu open it does nothing [...]
Although a fireplace grate may not be the first thing you think of when it comes to your fireplace, it is an important piece to having a warm, satisfying fire. Since not all fireplace grates are the same, let’s take a look at the differences and discover which grate may be your best choice.
While it’s [...]
Quite a few points should be kept in mind whenever you decide to use a conventional wood burning stove or choose a corn or pellet burning stove. It’s important that you know the variety of fuel that your actual model of wood stove will burn as well as what types of fuel you can not [...]
Type L vent
VI Standard Appliance chimneys
570 deg. max.
Min. 3″ air space clearance to combustibles
10 year warranty
Product DescriptionType L vent
VI Standard Appliance chimneys
570 deg. max.
Min. 3″ air space clearance to combustibles
Rope gaskets incorporated into the joint reduce leakage and help to minimize acc**ulation of combustion residues
10 year warranty
UL listed
Box [...]
Because over half of a household’s energy bill is regularly spent on heating and cooling, it’s important to do your homework before choosing a heating system for your home. The most common type of heater uses electricity to generate heat, and there are countless benefits to using an electric heater. Primarily, electricity is [...]
I’m writing a story, and I need to know what security system a billionaire would use to protect his home (which houses many expensive artifacts). It doesn’t have to be the *best* security system–on the contrary, it would be better for my story if it were less efficient than other, cheaper brands–but I’m really at [...]