Comments on: Chimneys & Chimney Cleaning Tips

By: Steve Turley

Steve Turley — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 23:34:31 +0000

We are building a new family room (and a basement room underneath it) and I'd love to have an ash pit that runs from a new woodburning f'place (we haven't picked one yet) to the basement, but I'm told that no prefab fireplaces are set up to accommodate an ash pit. My fear is that a full masonry fireplace would totally bust my budget. Is there a solution, and one that wouldn't run afoul of big city municipal code requirements? Thanks.

By: Harry

Harry — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 22:31:59 +0000

I am looking for a rod to open and close the damper on a 1930's era brick fireplace. I want to buy or make one but have very little idea what it would look like. Assistance appreciated.

By: Creosote Smell In Wood Furniture « Wood Furniture

Creosote Smell In Wood Furniture « Wood Furniture — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 07:41:26 +0000

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