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Fireplace Screens (A Complete Guide)

In Wood Burning Fireplaces by James O'KellyJanuary 21, 2021Leave a Comment

Fireplace screens can be an essential part of any traditional open fireplace. Fireplace screens help to provide a safety barrier to your home from an open fire, as well as …

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Do Open Fireplaces Lose Heat?

In Wood Burning Fireplaces by James O'KellyJanuary 1, 2021Leave a Comment

Traditional wood burning fireplaces serve the purpose of primarily creating the ambience of having a real open fire in your home. Open fireplaces can also help to generate small amounts …

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Do Fireplaces Actually Heat A Room? (Or A House?)

In Wood Burning Fireplaces by James O'KellyDecember 29, 2020Leave a Comment

Open fireplaces can be found in many homes both new and old and were traditionally used for both cooking and heating purposes. Open fires can give the best fireplace experience …

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Why Open Fireplaces Can Be Drafty (And How To Fix)

In Wood Burning Fireplaces by James O'KellyDecember 28, 2020Leave a Comment

Traditional open fireplaces allow for the free flow of air up the chimney to aid in the removal of waste gases and smoke from a home during every fire. Open …

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Are Open Fireplaces Efficient?

In Wood Burning Fireplaces by James O'KellyDecember 24, 20201 Comment

Traditional open fireplaces can be found in many homes both new and old, but open fireplaces have never been known for their efficiency when it comes to generating heat. Open …

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How To Use A Fireplace (The Complete Step-By-Step Guide)

In Indoor Fireplaces, Wood Burning Fireplaces by James O'KellyApril 13, 2020Leave a Comment

The are a number of steps to using a fireplace including starting and maximizing the draft, building and lighting the fire, and keeping the fire going. This article discusses the …

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How To Start A Fire In A Fireplace (Without Smoke)

In Indoor Fireplaces, Wood Burning Fireplaces by James O'KellyApril 10, 2020Leave a Comment

It can sometimes be tricky to start a fire in a fireplace without smoke being produced. There are many factors that can influence how well a fire gets going in …

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How To Slow Down A Fire In A Fireplace (Why It’s Burning So Fast)

In Indoor Fireplaces, Wood Burning Fireplaces by James O'KellyApril 9, 2020Leave a Comment

It’s important for a fire in a fireplace to get going as quickly as possible so that the there’s less chance of the fire going out, but a fast burning …

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How To Stack Wood In A Fireplace (With Pictures)

In Indoor Fireplaces, Wood Burning Fireplaces by James O'KellyApril 8, 2020Leave a Comment

An important aspect of building fires in any open fireplace is stacking wood in a way that helps to maximize the airflow through the wood, while also ensuring that the …

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How To Start A Fire In A Fireplace (Without Kindling)

In Indoor Fireplaces, Wood Burning Fireplaces by James O'KellyApril 7, 2020Leave a Comment

Kindling is an essential part of building a fire in an open fireplace. The kindling helps to transfer the flames from the fire starter, such as newspaper or firelighters, to …

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