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Space saving fireplaces for your home
Link: http://bythefireside.wordpress.com/2008/06/30/space-saving-fireplaces-for-your-home/
Desc: I went to see my cousin at the weekend, she recently moved into a small one bedroom house in the south countryAnyway…While I was there, she posed the question; can I get a fireplace that will fit in my room?Simple answer!A fireplace can be a centre piece to any room, but a BIG [...]
On top of Old Smokey, all covered in soot!
Link: http://bythefireside.wordpress.com/2008/06/23/on-top-of-old-smokey-all-covered-in-soot/
Desc: ‘A chimney is a system for venting hot flue gases or smoke from a boiler, stove, furnace or fireplace to the outside atmosphere. They are typically almost vertical to ensure that the hot gases flow smoothly, drawing air into the combustion through the chimney effect (also known as the stack effect). The space inside a [...]
How does Phurnacite differ from Anthracite?
Link: http://bythefireside.wordpress.com/2008/06/17/how-does-phurnacite-differ-from-anthracite/
Desc: ‘ello Campers…Sorry it???s been a week or so since my last post ??? heck, things got hec-tic!Not a bad thing though - it’s better to be busy, than not busy ‘ey?Right! On wit’ m’ story - Jacka’…I was asked recently what the main differences were between phurnacite and anthracite - an [...]
Stone for fireplaces ??? Part 1
Link: http://bythefireside.wordpress.com/2008/06/02/stone-for-fireplaces-%e2%80%93-part-1/
Desc: Another week has passed and yet.. I look younger!??There are many stones available for fireplaces..??Limestone, slate, marble, granite - with so many to choose from, which stone is the right one???In this article, I will be focussing my attention to Travertine, simply because I have been dealing with this particular stone [...]
Sparks, wood for fireplaces and tree types!
Link: http://bythefireside.wordpress.com/2008/05/26/sparks-wood-for-fireplaces-and-tree-types/
Desc: Trees, trees, glorious trees!??But..??Which tree is best for burning eh? Beech, Oak, Ash..????Pine, Yew, Fir..??Mmm..??Hard wood is probably the best!Soft wood such as; Pine or Fir??tends to??burn quickly and if still wet, can cause sparks -??this being particularly??dangerous,??for those houses with thatched roofs!In reality, timber should be seasoned too, if it is to be [...]
Pay a high price for a fireplace, or pay an even higher price!
Link: http://bythefireside.wordpress.com/2008/05/19/pay-a-high-price-for-a-fireplace-or-pay-an-even-higher-price/
Desc: Hi Peeps,??We recently had a customer come into our showroom to purchase a fireplace.??Nothing unusual..??We spent some time with her, as she required us to go through a number of package deals and non-package deals to see which one was most appropriate for her needs.??After looking at the fireplaces, we moved onto stone ??? this [...]
Ring doves found near Dobbs Weir..
Link: http://bythefireside.wordpress.com/2008/05/14/ring-doves-found-near-dobbs-weir/
Desc: Good-day to you all!??I have been promising a post on thatched roofs ??? unfortunately, this is still in the promising stage. (lol)??It???s been real hectic here at By the Fireside.. We have taken on a number of commercial contracts and my time has been limited to say the least, but hey this is never a [...]
Quick update?
Link: http://bythefireside.wordpress.com/2008/04/28/quick-update/
Desc: Hi All,I know I havent made any posts lately, but this will change soon! I have been working on a new article, on the subject of: Real Fireplaces, Thatched Roofs and their Safety! - I should have it finished, at the absolute latest, by the end of this week, so please look out for it.Over [...]
Cleaning fireplaces with plant shine!
Link: http://bythefireside.wordpress.com/2008/04/17/cleaning-fireplaces-with-plant-shine/
Desc: Following on from my last post: A bit of elbow grease!, I decided to post another good tip for cleaning / maintaining fireplaces - the cheaper way!Right,Go to your local garden centre and pick up some plant shine.. There have been some articles posted on the web, with instructions on how to prepare home-made plant [...]
A bit of elbow grease!
Link: http://bythefireside.wordpress.com/2008/04/09/a-bit-of-elbow-grease/
Desc: It is possible to get a good deal on a fireplace if you look around!I had a bit of spare time this morning, so I decided to polish a few second-hand fireplaces up.. You would be shocked at the price we paid for them and you would be probably even more shocked at the fact [...]
