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A Chimney Can Do More Than Blow SmokeA Chimney Can Do More Than Blow Smoke A brick chimney adds a certain warm romance to any home. And with a little imagination, a chimney can add a great deal of character as well. It can accent a home's style and individuality. A chimney can break out of its tall, rectangular mold to become short, stout and round...or double stacked. It can...
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| Build a Fireplace MantelBuild a Fireplace Mantel A fireplace is usually just a black hole in the wall until it is framed by decorative elements called a surround and mantel. The mantel makes the fireplace a focal point and sets the style for a room. If you have recently installed a zero-clearance fireplace or want to change the style of an existing masonry..
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| Built In Firewood Cabinet Does Not Pass InspectionBuilt In Firewood Cabinet Does Not Pass Inspection By: Barry Stone Dear Barry: We purchased our home about 10 years ago, and one of the features we liked was the firewood storage cabinet next to the living room fireplace. Now that we're selling the property, the buyer's home inspector found a problem apparently gone unnoticed since the..
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| Choices Abound for Fireplace SurroundsChoices Abound for Fireplace Surrounds In many of the rooms in your home, the fireplace serves as the centerpiece, both visually and socially. Here, folks gather on chilly winter nights to read stories aloud, watch movies or just to talk. Guests inevitably gravitate to this soothing, flickering backdrop for conversation and mingling. The...
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| Code For Fireplace DampersCode For Fireplace Dampers By: Barry Stone Dear Barry, The people who are buying my home, upon advice of their home inspector, have asked that I remove the fireplace damper prior to closing escrow. I've explained that this would be impractical since an open chimney would allow warm air to escape from the
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| Cost of Chimney Repair Stalls SaleCost of Chimney Repair Stalls Sale By: Barry Stone Dear Barry, My home fell out of escrow because of a fireplace problem that was found by the home inspector: The insulation plate has a small crack, and the estimated repair cost is nearly $10,000 because a whole new chimney is needed. The inspector says this is a common problem with some...
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