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Major Systems
December 14, 2012 | Friday
Bob Vila Radio: Firewood Types
While traditional open-hearth, wood-burning fireplaces are quickly going the way of the dinosaur, if you still want t...
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SARAH MONZON & BOB VILA
Major Systems
December 05, 2012 | Wednesday
Hot Fireplace Inserts
Fireplace inserts are a great way to update an existing masonry fireplace. A traditional open-front wood-burning fire...
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REBECCA THIENES CHERNY
Major Systems
November 27, 2012 | Tuesday
Firewood: What Type Should You Use?
'Tis the season for hot chocolate and snuggles by the fire. Many newer homes have gone to gas fireplaces. They’re che...
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JENNIFER NOONAN
Major Systems
November 27, 2012 | Tuesday
Pellet Stoves: An Eco-Friendly Heating Option
As winter approaches, take a closer look at this eco-friendly option for heating your home. The warmth of a wood stov...
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MARIE PROELLER HUESTON
Major Systems
November 20, 2012 | Tuesday
10 Accessories for the Fashionable Fireplace
We've rounded up the best fireplace accessories to poke, air, and shield flames while keeping your hearth looking great.
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ANDIE HUBER
Major Systems
November 20, 2012 | Tuesday
Fireplace Maintenance Checklist
As days get shorter and weather gets colder, we retreat indoors to the warmth of our homes and hearths. If you have a...
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JENNIFER NOONAN
Foundation & Framing
November 09, 2012 | Friday
When a Chimney Tilts (A Foundation Problem Lurks Below)
It’s not something you really want to acknowledge. You tell yourself it’s an optical illusion, or clutch to the conso...
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JOE PROVEY
Green
October 22, 2012 | Monday
Bob Vila Radio: Fire Extinguishers
Whether you live in a palace or a studio apartment, at least one fire extinguisher should be standard equiment in you...
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SARAH MONZON & BOB VILA
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