Center hall colonial close to Westport center
May 19, 2012 | That makes it within easy walking distance to downtown Westport and therefore to the library, town hall, the Westport Historical Society , Westport
Country Playhouse , Winslow Park and any number of boutiques and other retail shops. The location of the colonial house at 1 Chelsea Court in Westport makes it ideal for access to public amenities, retail shops and restaurants, transportation, entertainment and recreational facilities. In the other direction, the house is only an easy bicycle ride to Longshore Club Park and Compo Beach. Commuters take note as the house sits in a location that is about equidistant from the Merritt Parkway and I-95 and from the Saugatuck and Greens Farm Metro North train stations. The five-bedroom house, which was built in 1960, has immediate proximity to Compo Road South via Park Lane. The beige, wood-shingle exterior of the house has white trim and dark green shutters. The gabled roof house sits on a
corner lot of 0. A portion of the yard is enclosed behind a natural wood fence, which has a gate.
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Jun 10, 2011 | The US Consumer Product Safety Commission is taking comments on two petitions asking it to begin a rulemaking to address burn hazards associated with gas vented fireplaces with a glass front. Comments are due by August 8, 2011,
Jun 10, 2011 | Asian figurines decorate the mantel of the corner fireplace in the master bedroom. Gold, chocolate and burgundy linens dress the sleigh bed with a leather headboard. Eye-popping red drapes with tassels showcase the windows.
Jun 10, 2011 | The entry opens up behind hardwood front doors to a ceramic tile floor which leads to a large formal living room with a brick fireplace, vaulted ceiling and a skylight. The formal dining room is adjacent and offers access to the kitchen.
Jun 10, 2011 | Plaintiff maintained that the contract was to construct the fireplace and chimney while defendant insisted that the contract encompassed not only the fireplace and chimney but additional exterior stone work around the front door, the second-story
Jun 09, 2011 | The family room features a brick front fireplace and the master bedroom includes a master bath with Jacuzzi tub. On the main level there is a large kitchen with breakfast area as well as a separate formal dining room. Behind the home there is a large
Heat is flowing out of our fireplace front and up the roomside wall of the chimney. Normal or a problem?
Mar 07, 2008 by oohhbother
Our woodburning fireplace has no doors or mantle. This year, the front of the chimney above the firebox becomes very hot. The heat ends at the picture hanging 3 feet above, and the bricks behind that picture are cool. The heat stops at that line. The co2 alarm, which is in the hallway and not near the fireplace, does not register anything. No smoke is getting in the room.
I don't remember this happening in past years.
Is it possible you just never noticed it before? It is VERY normal for the face of the fireplace to get hot. Even almost too hot to touch. Though it is a good idea to have a damper and/or a set of doors that's probably not what is causing the heat.
As long as the fireplace is not smoking up the house you must be getting a good draft which means it's probably not blocked like some previous people have suggested.
Regardless it's hard for anyone here to tell if it's "normal" without being there in person. Call a certified chimney sweep just to check things out and set your mind at ease. This will cost somewhere between $65-$200.
Better safe than sorry!
Did I permanently destroy the slate in front of my fireplace?
Nov 26, 2008 by Katt
I had ash all over the slate in front of my fireplace, so I sprayed some cleanser on it, then wiped the area with paper towels. After it all dried, I could see dull splotches where the spray/foam cleanser landed on the slate. Have I bleached it out? Is there anything I can try to fix it?
I agree with Tzimi, buy the right cleaner made especially for slate, and follow up with polish. The colour is in the slate itself, you shouldn't be able to "bleach it out"