Manufacturers Of Gas Fireplace Logs
A few make gas logs of exceptional quality and realism. Believe me, you will rapidly see the distinction when you start to shop. Check out the web sites of these organizations before you go. Good luck! Become a Member and get FREE weekly news and ... [... more]
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Chain Link Fence
The fencing you see at city playgrounds is industrial strength so to speak. You may not want it, but there are grades in between the lightweight material and the heavy duty material. If you are lucky, the fence dealer may have small test sections ... [... more]
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Books On Fences
There are some spectacular books on the subject of fencing. Some are simply idea and technique books, while others are detailed do-it-yourself books that take you through the entire process. I was unable to find a book devoted entirely to chain ... [... more]
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10 Interesting Locations For A Direct Vent Gas Fireplace
My family and I stayed at a vacation home in Michigan several years ago. The cabin had a separate detached shelter . A fireplace in this room would enable you to sit out there on a chilly evening and watch the fall or early spring stars. Glass ... [... more]
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Wood Picket Fence Materials And Cost Sheet
There are countless designs for wood picket fences. You can visit your local bookstore and jump on their in-store computer that houses Books in Print. I'll bet you come up with no less than 15 - 20 books on fences, designs, materials, etc. Just ... [... more]
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Lasting Materials For Wood Fences
I did not use concrete or gravel to set my posts. Fortunately I owned a post hole digger that created a hole just two inches in diameter larger than the size of my posts. After digging the holes two feet deep, I used a scrap 4x4 piece of lumber ... [... more]
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Outdoor Fireplaces
Outdoor fireplaces come in a variety of sizes , styles and price points. There is an outdoor fireplace of one type or another for every person. The first thing to check are your local codes and laws as some municipalities have real concerns about ... [... more]
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Poor Fireplace Workmanship
The water leaks you are experiencing may be from two sources. Rain falling down the chimney may roll off a poorly constructed smoke shelf that is not constructed to capture it. Or rain water could enter the exterior of the fireplace masonry that ... [... more]
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Restoring A Metal Firebox Damaged By Hurricane Katrina
Dear Walter: You absolutely can clean the firebox and reuse it. The only thing that would be a reason to condemn it is if the metal firebox has developed a crack or hole that would allow embers or hot flue gases to bypass the box and enter ... [... more]
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Repairing Existing Fencing
The most common failure of older picket fences seems to be the horizontal rails that support the pickets. If you have to replace a rotted rail, it is major fence surgery. You will have to disassemble the wood pickets to replace just one rail! If ... [... more]
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Fireplace
The first thing you need to do is read the instructions. Once you have completed that, take a close look at the fittings. You should notice some brass fittings called flare fittings. If you are not familiar with flare fitting for gas connections ... [... more]
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Building And Installing A Wood Picket Fence
If you decide to trim or shape the top of your posts and pickets, you should do this before you build the fence. An exception to this might be the original concave design fence my wife Kathy first saw. The pickets on that fence I would cut out ... [... more]
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