Fireplace Chimney Draft Stop Plug Balloon (Large Pillow) - Fits Any Masonry Fireplace.

Fireplaces are energy losers! Researchers have determined that an open damper on an unused fireplace in a well-insulated house can raise overall heating energy consumption by 30%! The Fireplace Draftstopper is an energy-saving device for the fireplace. Why Does a Home With a Fireplace Have Higher Heating Bills? Hot air rises! The fireplace is like a giant straw - sucking your heated air from your house. This is like leaving a large window open all winter long! The Solution - Install a Fireplace Draftstopper! Most fireplaces have dampers designed to prevent both cold downdrafts and space heating losses. These damper plates however provide little help after the fireplace has had a few roaring hot fires which cause the metal plates to warp and become misaligned. Many gas fireplaces are not even provided with a damper! The solution is to install a fireplace plug. The Fireplace Draftstopper a unique product that has been designed to be a removable plug for the fireplace. The Fireplace Draftstopper is an inflatable nylon-urethane pillow measuring 21" x 43". It is quickly and easily installed in the fireplace just below the damper. The Draftstopper seals the fireplace to an effective 95-98% seal. It can be adapted to work in almost all fireplaces. It is the easiest and most inexpensive way to stop valuable warm air from leaving your home and minimizing drafts from your fireplace. It can pay for itself in just 1 heating bill! Designed for quick, easy, CLEAN, installation and removal. Featured on Good Morning America and HGTV! Order for your fireplace today!

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Rustic Fireplaces

Rustic Fireplaces

Written and photographed by Ralph Kylloe

Fireplaces have become elaborate works of art in rustic home design. From stone and rocks to elaborately carved wood and antlers to a variety of metals and wrought iron, Kylloe has collected designs for more than 100 fireplaces and hearths that will inspire homebuilders, homeowners, craftspeople and anyone looking for ideas on how to incorporate

Price: $30.00

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Making a Fireplace

The Making a Fireplace Book for the Kindle provides valuable information on the design, contruction, and detailed steps necessary to build a beautiful fireplace.

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The Forgotten Art of Building a Good Fireplace

Since its original publication in 1969 by Yankee, Inc.,Vrest Orton’s classic book on fireplace design has gone through numerous printings and has brought about a revival of the Rumford fireplace. The basic principles that Count Rumford set forth in 1795 describe the construction of a large shallow fireplace which does not smoke and which throws out much more heat than many of today’s fireplaces which send too much of the heat up the chimney. This new edition contains some practical notes by Wally Leeds, a mason in Tunbridge,Vermont who builds Rumford fireplaces today.

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Masonry Fireplace and Chimney Handbook

Price: $24.95

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Ideas for Great Fireplaces

Nothing says home like the warmth of a fireplace. This brand new title in Sunset's hugely popular Ideas for Great series has everything a homeowner needs to plan, design, build, remodel, and install a fireplace, stove, or outdoor firepit. First, your interest is sparked with over 60 pages loaded with new photos of fireplaces and wood stoves-a pictorial survey of every style imaginable, from Southwest adobe to traditional cabin to contemporary 'wow.' Discover which type of fireplace works best for your needs, how to arrange furniture to maximize its ambience-enhancing potential, and ideas for decorating the mantel and hearth. An extensive list of suppliers and Websites is sure to light a fire under your imagination.

Price: $14.95

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