How To Install a Gas Burning Wall Heater

Filed under Appliances, Heating & Fireplaces, Home Improvement, Plumbing

Gas-burning wall heaters come in two basic categories: Direct vent, and standard or conventional vent.
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How To Install a Towel Warmer

Filed under Appliances, Heating & Fireplaces, Home Improvement, Kitchens & Baths, Plumbing

Towel warmers are a relatively recent innovation for homeowners.
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How To Install a Fireplace Mantel

Filed under Carpentry & Trim Work, Heating & Fireplaces, Home Improvement, Woodworking

A fireplace is traditionally considered to be the centerpiece of any room in which it is located.
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How To Install a Chimney Liner

Filed under Concrete & Masonry, Heating & Fireplaces, Home Improvement

Chimneys serving fireplaces, water heaters, boilers, furnaces, and other fuel-burning appliances deteriorate over time.
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How to Improve Heating and Cooling Efficiency in Your Home

Filed under Air Conditioning, Heating & Fireplaces

Have your heating bills been creeping upwards? The problem probably isn’t your furnace, but rather the result of leaks in your home that let cold air in, or leaks in your HVAC duct work that let warm air escape. Fortunately, there are plenty of steps you can take to improve heating efficiency.
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How To Clean Fireplace Brick

Filed under Cleaning, Concrete & Masonry, Heating & Fireplaces, Home Improvement

The surface of fireplace brick gets dirty from soot and dust that accumulates on its surface as the fireplace is used.
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