BARNETT: Humidity can cause problems in fireplace
May 19, 2012 | In the summer, when it is very humid outside, the glass doors on my fireplace sweat and the condensation pools on the floor in front of the fireplace hearth. It's a simple fact that cold air cannot hold or retain as much moisture as warm air and when the two meet, the warm air starts to cool, releasing some of its moisture as condensation. I would like to put an electric fireplace insert in, but I am concerned with the condensation. Any condensation could damage the electric fireplace insert. The electric fireplace insert resembles a flat-screen TV in appearance. Q: My fireplace is located in my basement and the chimney is located on the wall between the house and attached garage. Homes with high humidity levels often will have condensation forming on the interior side of windows in colder weather. I have only one fireplace and it is the only thing that vents through the chimney. I have thought about inserting insulation into the top of my chimney and capping it, but I am concerned...
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May 19, 2012 | Jerry Prokes of Lakeville, Minn., didn't hold back when he described an electric
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May 19, 2012 | portion of Kern County will need to use extra blankets or electric heaters if they're chilly on Tuesday, November 1, because the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District has issued its first fireplace and wood stove ban of the season.
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May 19, 2012 | Jerry Prokes of Lakeville, Minn., didn't hold back when he described an electric fireplace as looking like "a piece of junk." The plastic nodules meant to convey white landscape rocks or white-hot coals looked kitschy at best.
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Sep 11, 2006 by jarmstrong382000
We bought a beautiful house that is perfect in every way, except for a very ugly fake fireplace. My house is traditional, but the mantel is light oak. Well, actually, it is just about perfect after I have spent 4 years and a lot of money. My last project is the fireplace, and my budget can't take a custom-made job. We are total electric so I don't have the choice of using gas. The electric fireplace w/mantel that I found at Lowe's is made of fake, cheap looking material. If I go through my decorator and her carpenter, it would be perfect, but would cost $6,000 to $10,000. I've done a lot of searching on the web, but I'm confused. I would appreciate any suggestions. My furniture is cherry, some dark antique pieces, and I have a black baby grand, so I need a fireplace that is not only functional but fits with my decor. Thanks!
There is no indention into the wall. They just put Italian marble (strange) where the fireplace would be. It's all flat with the wall. I have a hand-painted screen in front of it, but it is still a useless waste of a long wall. The dimplex is beautiful. Thanks for recommending that. Not sold here, but is available within 200 miles. Such nice people here! Some of the categories have such *angry* people. I was prepared to be insulted. :)
if you already have a fireplace replace the mantel with one that matches your decor and then just order the logs and a log stand then insert them into your fireplace and plug in when they are on they look real especially if you keep the doors closed a little no one will know we did something simualar but we made a box inserted it into the wall witch backed up to a closet and then we put the screen on and then the logs and when ever any one comes over they think that it is real cause no one looks that close to a fireplace to know if it is real or not good luck hope all works
Is it tacky to buy a fireplace tool set to set beside an electric fireplace?
Jan 05, 2009 by moe520_71104
An electric fireplace is obviously not real but I am considering buying a nice brass fireplace tool set just to complete the "look" if that makes any sense plus I think it would look nice beside my oak/brass electric fireplace. Any thoughts (yay or nay)would be appreciated.
I think it would be a super cute idea. Who cares if the tools aren't "necessary." The look and feel is much more important, in my opinion!
Good luck!