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Adapting New Technology to Historic Properties
Bob Berle shows Bob Vila the bowels of the home and points out the decay that was prevalent but currently under repair. The ... |
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Building a Fireplace Mantle
Ryley instructs Bob on building a mantle around the brick fireplace. |
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Building a Rumford Fireplace
The Rumford fireplace is being built and Bob reviews the herringbone construction process being used. The Rumford fireplace ... |
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Building the Brick Fireplace
Bob talks with general contractor Ted Riley about the fireplace construction. The project started with cinder blocks in the ... |
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Buying Firewood
Although there are a variety of measuring units, firewood is normally sold by the cord, or a fraction of a cord. The ... |
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Catalytic Combuster
If you have a newer EPA-rated woodstove, you might have a catalytic combuster in there somewhere. Make sure to check the ... |
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Chimney Breath
Do you have a smelly fireplace? "Chimney Breath" is most often caused by moisture, rain, or high humidity. Have your chimney ... |
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Chimney Check
The National Fire Protection Association (in NFPA 211) recommends you have your chimney checked at least once a year, and ... |
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Chimney Damage
Following a violent storm, earthquake, flood or lightning strike, have your chimney inspected for damage, inside and out. This ... |
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Chimney Fire Plan
Do you know what to do during a chimney fire? Call the fire department and exit the house - just like any other house fire. ... |
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Chimney Flashing
Have your chimney flashing (the seal between the chimney and the roof) inspected and maintained. Flashing prevents rain water ... |
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Chimney Liners
Have your chimney sweep ensure that your chimney has an appropriate liner. Chimney liners are required in new construction to ... |
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Chimney Safety
Most fires involving either masonry or prefabricated metal chimneys occur because of improper installation, use or ... |
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Clean Fires
To help reduce creosote build-up in your wood-burning chimney system, burn only well-seasoned hardwoods. If you don't know how ... |
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Cleaning a Fireplace Chimney
If you have a fireplace or wood stove for primary or secondary heat, make sure it is ready for the heating season. |
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Count Rumford Fireplace
Fireplaces are a nice feature in any home. Count Rumford fireplaces, known for their heat efficiency, are tall and shallow, ... |
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Count Rumford Fireplace Construction
Bob visits Paul, the mason, and watches him build a Count Rumford fireplace. Paul describes the foundation built to support ... |
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Cut the Costs of Home Heating
Keep warm and comfortable this winter and lower your utility bills with some energy-efficient home improvements. |
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Direct-Vent Fireplace Installation
Jack Murdock from RMI and Craig Ryans from Vermont Castings of Mississauga, Ontario, demonstrate how simple it is to have gas ... |
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Discussing the Home's Landscaping and Hardscaping
Bob discusses the landscaping of a home with Kevin Kalman, general contractor of I'On, and Josh Garvin a Low Country landscape ... |
