If your fireplace firebrick is cracked or broken, you should replace the refractory brick before continuing the use the fireplace. Universal firebrick from Hargrove offers a simple and inexpensive method of replacing the fireplace firebrick.

How to easily repair the inside of your fireplace

Panels are 3/4" thick and can be easily cut to fit with a skill saw and masonry blade. The fireplace panels have large brick pattern and will adapt to almost any fireplace. You can order multiple panels to fit larger fireplaces. Firebrick panels can also be used on the hearth (bottom) of your fireplace. Panels are 24" wide and 28" high.

A direct vent fireplace is often a gas fireplace that does not require a chimney. Instead, a direct vent is placed from the gas fireplace to an exterior wall on your home. Fireplaces which use direct vents let you place fireplaces in just about any room in your home. The direct vent routes harmful chemicals and by-products found in natural gas out of the home while allowing you to enjoy the warmth of your fireplace.

Energy Efficient Direct Vent Fireplace for Your Home

When you want an energy efficient direct vent fireplace, you should shop at Copperfield Chimney Supply . This company provides quality hearth products for your entire home and has been in business for over thirty years. You can find Napoleon and Majestic brand direct vent units available in a variety of designs and styles to fit the décor of any room in your home.

Gas grills have evolved since being first created from a basic grill design using a propane gas tank, to complete outdoor cooking stations. Modern designs can be permanently installed onto the patio or other outdoor area of the home, creating an outdoor kitchen. Even modern portable units have been updated to offer a huge grilling area, as well as separate burners for cooking other items and even warming plates and rotisserie options.

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By John Gulland

Have you considered heating with wood? In many parts of North America, firewood is cheap and plentiful, so wood heat could potentially save you money. Not only does a woodstove give you a re­liable source of heat even when the power goes out, it’s also a green option, because wood is a renewable resource when har­vested sustainably.

Deciding which woodstove to buy can be tough, however, even if you’ve been heating with wood for years and are simply looking for a replacement stove. You’ll find a huge range of options in sizes, shapes, materials and technologies. Also, there are few recognized woodstove experts and no reliable ratings that use consistent criteria to fairly judge all the options. So how do you choose the best woodstove for you?

Woodstove Dealers and Brands

I recommend finding a good dealer first, then selecting from that store’s stock. Working for more than 30 years in the wood heating business has taught me that no one can tell you exactly what stove to buy, because all kinds of personal prefer­ences influence the final choice. However, a good dealer can be a great resource. Look for one who has been in the business for a number of years, heats his or her home with wood, and has burning models in the showroom. Keep in mind that only people who burn wood regularly can give you reli­able advice about woodstoves.

Next, pay attention to woodstove brands. In my opinion, the ideal stove is built by a company with at least 20 years’ experience in wood heating because it’s more likely to honor the warranty and continue to carry replacement parts.

For example, the stove in my house is a Super 27 built by Pacific Energy. The model has been on the market more than 20 years, and its combustion system has been revised at least twice during that pe­riod, mostly to make it more durable. I’ve rebuilt three older versions of the Super 27, one of my own and two for friends who own them. The current parts found in new stoves fit perfectly in older stoves that were originally sold with quite differ­ent internal parts. You can certainly find other stove manufacturers that follow the same thoughtful approach when they up­grade their products.

In fact, a sizable group of North American stove manufacturers has been around long enough to learn what makes people happy with their products. These are the makers of mid-priced steel stoves, a category that dominates the market. Over the years, I’ve watched these com­panies and been impressed with their corporate stability and product consis­tency. These brands include Quadrafire, Lopi and Avalon (both made by Travis Industries), Regency, Pacific Energy, and some regionally popular brands including Buck, Harman and Blaze King. In addi­tion to this group of mainly steel stove manufacturers, the Jøtul brand of cast-iron stoves merits a mention because this company’s products seem to consistently satisfy people’s needs.

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Chimney liners should be used in your wood burning fireplace chimney. Older chimneys were often built without a liner. The problem with these types of chimneys is that without a liner, your fireplace may end up drawing more air in from the inside, while allowing the heated air to go up and out the chimney. You can also have problems with creosote build up and require more frequent chimney cleanings.

Always Use the Same Manufacturer of Chimney Liners

There are two basic types of chimney liners available on our website, here at Copperfield Chimney Supply, for lining your chimney. You can use all of one type of line or a combination of both rigid and flexible liners, such as using rigid liners at the top and bottom and flexible in the middle. However, it is important to select products from the same manufacturer and not inter-mix products from different manufacturers as there could be compatibility issues.

Many will be firing up the grill this weekend for a little backyard cookout. But before you do, officials with the Columbia Fire Department (S.C.) want to share some safety tips to make sure your cookout isn't memorable for the wrong reasons. More