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 Replace a Carbon Monoxide Detector
Filed under Air Conditioning, Appliances, Heating & Fireplaces, Home Improvement, Home Technology, Safety
Carbon monoxide can kill you.
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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 Replace Chimney Flashing
Filed under Carpentry & Trim Work, Gutters & Drainage, Heating & Fireplaces, Home Improvement, Roofing, Woodworking
Roof flashings are an integral part of any roof system.
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How To Save Energy With Springtime Maintenance
Filed under Air Conditioning, Appliances, Green Home Tips, Heating & Fireplaces, Home Improvement, Kitchens & Baths, Plumbing
Spring means many things to the homeowner.
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How To Install Window Film and Save Energy
Filed under Air Conditioning, Cleaning, Green Home Tips, Heating & Fireplaces, Home Improvement, Insulation, Windows
Saving energy is more important than ever now.
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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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