Where can I find an Electric Fireplace?

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Zach U

My aunt wants an electric fireplace to put in front of her real fireplace. Where can I get an affordable, and efficient at warming a room up one? Walmart? Target? What is the price range and do I need dimensions or is it one size fits all?

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My father put an insert like that in his cobble stone fireplace. I must admit is is handy to start it with a flip of a switch and it put out some pretty good heat. He bought it through a local fireplace retailer.

When we install them out of our shop we put in a chimney balloon to plug the flue first then install the insert and hook it up to the electrical. The installation is pretty simple. If you can lift 40 lbs or so you can DIY it.

Electric fireplace or money?

Kerrie

My daughters birthday is coming up. Shes always said she wanted an electric fireplace so I was planning on purchasing her one. But she also loves to have money and spend it on makeup and things. Which one should I do? I can't decide.

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As a seasoned mom of 4 girls that are now adults I suggest you price the fireplace and make sure it is doable. If so get that as girls and boys have a tendency to use money for items that are not the best choice like ear and body piercings. I also suggest that you tell her when she does go shopping on her own that a receipt is required for your book keeping. This detours the temptation of stealing and you don't need to bring up that word to her.

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Do electric fireplaces really look real?

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Richie Ric

The ones I saw at walmart and homedepot look like crap. I looked online and some some from a company called Dimplex that looks pretty real. Has anyone bought one of these? Do they look real? I don't want to be be embarrassed with some piece of crap that I bought online and can't return. Does anyone have any other companies to suggest? Thanks.

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do electric fireplaces look real?...well they kind of do, but the better electric fireplaces are not going to be at a big box store, you really need to visit a specialty fireplace shop. Any shop worth its bricks will carry a good brand that looks more realistic.
Overall though you are not going to fool anyone that an electric fireplace is a real one. They are an aesthetic all their own.
Personally i like the look of them and they are easy to operate but they are not going to fool anybody into thinking they are real.

I own a home without a fireplace, I'd like to have one but?

cherokeee5

don't have the money to have one put in professionally. Are there other options out there? I have heard you can put in fireplaces that don't require a chimney but burn real wood and act as a heater more or less... Anybody out there have any experience or suggestions?

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Hi Cherokee,

You can't put in a fireplace that burns real wood without at least a vent pipe.

You can put in a electric fireplace with fake logs that look real and they also put an electric heater in them so you have a heating option.

They look great & are no trouble at all.

Check them out. You will be amazed how real they look.

Norm

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Miniature eco mobile home ideas?

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Ella

I was hoping to build a dream house 300 sqft max on a trailer (yes three hundred) . I wanted to use recycled materials and reclaimed wood in the construction. There are 3 things I am not entirely sure about. I know I'll need electricity, but I do not want to plug my house in. So I was wondering if I could put an energy star refrigerator and stove/ coffee pot hot water heater, television and electric fireplace off of solar panels? I would also need the outlets to charge my electronics, and the place would have 3 ceiling light fixtures, but would have an excess of natural light so they would not be frequently needed. The fireplace is optional, I'm open to other heating ideas. I would also like to know how I could conduct running water to make a working sink, toilet and shower. I would prefer it to be entirely freestanding, but I guess it would need a well or hose hook up. I want the comforts of home compacted into the size of a storage shed. I've worked out the insulation and storage for the place so far..

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Sites like this one explain how to run appliances and so on off solar power and other means: http://www.backwoodssolar.com Note that if you want appliances and so on that run from a 12 volt system, you can't just buy them at Wal-mart and they cost much more than 120 volt ones.
and this one: http://www.mrsolar.com and if you check out the 1800 watt off grid system that they sell, which is what you would need to run one electric fireplace and a few other things(and probably not all at the same time), you would need 10 solar panels that are 62.5" x 31.1 inches. Rough calculation says that those panels would cover an area 5' x 25'. That would probably cover almost your whole roof. Use heat that is not electric and you can use less power.

If you want to use a much smaller solar system, you must use appliances and other things that can run off batteries which are charged by your solar system. That is what people on boats and in RVs do.

You can also use a generator, if you get one big enough.

If you want running water, you either need to hook up to a water supply that's under pressure, or have your own water tank that runs off gravity, which means that the tank has to be above where you have your faucets and other things that use water, or you need to run a pump to move the water.

For heat, you can use a wood stove, or a propane heating system. They make stuff suitable for boats, so you can definitely find something that works in a small space. Wood stoves can be a bit of a problem in a small space because you need to keep them away from combustible items. You also need to store wood somewhere. If you have a way to produce enough power you could use electric heat but you won't get much of that from solar power or from a smaller generator.

how effecient per the price, are electric fireplaces? and how well do they heat?

Randall M

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VERY EFFICIENT AND HEATS GREAT!!!

My friend has one and it looks sooo real! It also heats up her living room in no time.

The flame of an electric fireplace uses slightly under 300 Watts of power. With an average electricity rate, the unit operates for a remarkable 2 cents an hour providing all the warmth, ambiance and romance of a fireplace. When you choose to activate the heat feature, the total cost to operate the flame and heater is approximately 7 cents an hour.

The cost of operating may vary slightly among different models. However, since the operation cost of a gas fireplace runs around 17 cents an hour, an electric fireplace proves to be extremely cost-effective and a great value for your money.

These fireplaces are energy efficient because the heat is not going out the chimney of your home. And they can give you instant heat. Depending on the size of your home you may want to first check out these fireplaces and read how many square feet they will heat in your home. Each home will be different depending on the size of the home and how large of a area you are wanting to heat.

Electric fireplaces are getting to be more and more popular these days. You can put them anywhere in your house and they are very easy to install in your home. Electric Fireplaces are a great way to add a warm feeling to your room. They warm up your room nicely and have the look of a real wood fireplace.

They can be put a in any room of your house because they don't need a chimney for them to work. All you need is a close electrical outlet in the room where you are going to place your fireplace. They are very convenient and can be installed in a matter of minutes. People love these types of fireplaces because there is nothing for them to clean up because there is no wood involved. If you are going to decorate or remodel your home this would be a great touch in any room of your house. They are great looking and serve a good purpose in your home.

A electric fireplace is operated just like a electric heater. Except along with the heat that it can put out it also has a illuminated look to it that can make it look like it has real embers and flames burning just like a wood fireplace would look. And some of these fireplaces come with fan forced heat and a thermostat. They come in different looking cabinets and different colors to choose from. And if you want you can buy a electric fireplace insert to use in the existing fireplace in your home. So you have different options when buying a electric fireplace. Some of these fireplaces will also allow you to just turn the flames on without turning the heat on if you prefer. This is a very nice feature. If you just want to sit back and watch your fireplace without having the heat.

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In Canada, what's the longest electric power outage your town ever had?

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Eric S

In the US Northeast and Midatlantic, a Nor'easter October snowstorm ravaged the states of New York and Connecticut...

and my friends in Connecticut in some areas are out of Power after 9 days in the dark....
on another note, they got so bored that they started practicing bestiality to entertain themselves...(not this part's a joke)...the rest is serious though

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In 2005 we had a bad snowstorm that was coupled with high winds. Our house was completely drifted over and we couldn't get out. Our power went out as the pole at the end of our road was downed when a transport truck hit it in the storm. It was out for almost two days........but we had a oil/wood burning furnace and fireplace so we got by just fine. I was mainly worried about the pipes freezing as when the electricity is out, the well pump is out too, so no water flow, even though the hot water tank is heated by the oil/wood combo furnace. When you live in the North, you are prepared for such things, and we had plenty of flashlights, lanterns, bottled water, and cast iron pots/kettle that could be used on the fireplace. The perishables in my fridge/freezer were just put out onto the Florida room to keep cool.

Our nearest neighbour was about a km down the highway, but we kept in touch via walkie talkie. Our power was back on two days before he was able to plow us out of the house. It was an interesting almost five days....

Fireplace turns on by itself as well as other electronics?

Joey Natha

So, I've had a few weird things happen to me before if you look at my other question about idiotic comment's where I posted weird things happened. Now things are just getting weird.

My parents recently got a new house in SW Charlotte, NC by DR Horton. We moved in two months ago it was a big 2 story and I really like the house and school is good. But recently weird things are beginning to happen here. One time I just sit in the living room and we have a gas fire place between two windows with a portrait above it, you have to use a switch on the wall to turn it on; so well one time i was just watching aerial america: New York and all of a sudden the fireplace starts up. It's pretty creepy and it just starts up regularly. When the family sits together, when I'm just passing through, or just randomly. Sometimes when I come home from school and nobody's here the fire place is on or just randomly starts. Then sometimes the microwave turns on by itself. it's really weird.

So is this just an electrical line burnt out or is it something else it is scary. What if something goes wrong and our beautiful house goes up in flames?
It's all new, the Amherst plan Elevation D. By DR Horton North Carolina, Charlotte, Fox Ridge.

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Your parents need to call the builder and get him to check the gas and electric lines. There could be a short as you suspect and it needs fixing before there is an accident.

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Oil Heat vs Gas Heat W/ Existing Gas Line In Place?

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seaglassy

Hi there, so, I have a 30 year old furnace with a leak (not the oil tank). One of the "chambers" is acting as a barrier and not allowing the heat to get through. That means the other 4 chambers are putting out the heat. I was told that due to the leak in the furnace, I'm using too much oil. I am paying $3.65 per gallon for a 275 tank in NJ. With this "leak" I think I'm going to convert to gas. I already have a gas line to the house for my fireplaces. Will this reduce the cost of the whole conversion process or not? My electric bill is approx. $250 per month and then gas for the hot water heater is $50 per month. I may not recognize savings right away (in total paying over $2000 per month to heat gas) but I think when I sell my home in a few years, gas heat will be more attractive. Please contribute your thoughts on the gas conversion. Thanks!

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I have lived in areas of the county, some of which had natural gas heat, and some with oil as gas was not available. I hated the oil and I prefer Natural gas.

Having Natural gas already installed to your home will save a little money compared to changing over to gas without, as a plumber would have to install all the necessary interior lines. However, you will still need to have a plumber or gas appliance tech install a line from your existing gas piping system to the location for your new gas furnace. Therefore, the savings will be small, but I think a natural gas fired, forced air furnace system will be a great improvement over the oil system.

Also, I agree with you that gas heat will be more attractive when you decide to sell your home.

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I have HVAC system, finishing basement, is it good idea to open vents or use baseboard or inwall heater?

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swamy

I am finishing basement , planning to use as media room and guest bedroom. House has basement plus 2 levels. Half of the basement is garage and other end is 2 feet below ground.

Usually it is cold, I never need Cooling there. But for heating what option I should consider.

1. Open HVAC vent in basement?
2. In wall heater
3. Baseboard heater.

Installation cost doesn't matter, just need now what are the pros and cons of these options.

Thanks
ENS

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1. Really depends on how big your system is and how good your ducts are. If you open or add vents, you will be diverting air away from the upstairs floors. If your ducts are really small (which is very common), you won't get enough airflow to the upstairs and you could end up with very cold rooms on the runs furthest from the furnace. But if you're lucky enough to have big ducts and a furnace that has plenty of capacity left, then this would be the cheapest option.

2. Not sure if you mean a gas or electric in-wall heater. If you're trying to heat a whole basement, you're probably going to need a gas unit. The disadvantage there is the heat will come from one point, so it might not do a good job distributing the heat.

3. Will be more expensive than gas, but will probably heat the room the most effectively. They are also nice because you can sent them to a lower temp when the basement is unoccupied so it doesn't get so cold.

We have a home similar to yours. When we finished the basement, we added a few vents (mostly cold air returns), but we also installed a heating fireplace with a fan. With just the furnace vents, the basement is about 5 degrees colder than the main floor, so we have to use the fireplace when we use the space.

In your case I would suggest you take a combination approach like we did. Add a vent and cold air return in the bedroom and the media room. Use shuttered vents on the supplies so you can close them in the summer or if you're not getting enough heat upstairs. Also install baseboard heaters in the bedroom and the media room for make-up heat.

what are the different types of electric heaters and there uses?

watebole

for heating a room or heating a object plus cost

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There are thermoelectric, ceramic , fan forced, and oil based electric heating. They can be freestanding or mounted to a wall, They can look like a heater or a lovely gorgeous fireplace.
The best one will have 1. a thermostat that you preset to a certain temperature that you prefer, (so it doesnt go on heating up a room forever) 2) mega safety tip off features which does not apply to fireplace and wall mounted ones 3) three/or four different settings- fan only, low heat, medium heat and high heat.

The cheapest but quite ordinary looking are the portable electric heaters that you see everywhere. The most popular use for that variety is the portability, since you can take them anywhere and have instant heat. However, you must be aware of the safety features , does the heat turn off by itself if the unit gets tipped over accidentally? Is the wiring and construction approved by the accepted safety licensing bodies such as UL?
I like those pretend fireplaces , the look ranges from a small squat wooden or metal furnace to a huge wall unit. They look so real. But the cost ?- from a few hundred to quite a few thousand dollars.

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is there a storage heater with an electric fire all in the one unit. if not why not?

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Ed P

storage heaters are not attractive and many people want a fire as a centre piece of a living room. so am i the first person to think of this?

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Yup , it`s called an electric fireplace and it gives off heat as well as a simulated wood fire flame effect.

As a renter, what questions should I ask when checking out apartments?

Tessa

My boyfriend & I are looking at an apartment together on Wednesday morning. We know how much rent will be, that utilities are included. We want to ask educated, & reasonable questions that aren't invasive, but that also give us the answers we need to make a decision. Also, what should we look for, structurally, so that we know the place is safe? Is it polite to ask questions about lead paint, or maintenance? Is there anything you are aware of, that you wish you had asked when renting, that you think we should ask? If you're a landlord, what do you look for when screening would-be tenants? Also, the woman I spoke with knows we have (2) cats, & said we can have them, provided we pay an extra security deposit. What % of the rent is reasonable in this instance? Does the fact that our cats are older and declawed make a difference with regard to deposits? We don't want to accidentally offend them and ruin our chances for the apartment, we really like the price and location. Thank you!

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I think this list covers most of the important ones:

General
How much is the rent?
Do they need a security deposit? How much?
Do they need first month's rent? How about last month's rent?
How long is the lease?
What is the penalty for terminating the lease early?
Is there an application fee? How much?
Are utilities included?
Can you sublet?
Do the people in the rental office seem intelligent / seem like they care?
Who does apartment maintenance and how do they handle it? Are they on call 24/7?

The Apartment Building
Are the floors wood beam supported or concrete? (bouncy/not bouncy)
Central Air? Radiators? Electric Heat? In wall AC? AC at all?
Elevator?
Smoke alarms?
Sprinklers?
Alarms tied to Fire Station?
Do windows open?
Does the roof leak?
Are the windows drafty?
What condition are the floors in? Is the carpet soft/clean? Is the hardwood splintering?
Is there enough closet space?
Where will you store your vacuum cleaner?
Where will you store your bicycle?
Can you have a grill on your balcony?
Does the fireplace work?
Can you control the heat?
Can you have a real Christmas tree?
is there a screen door slide on the balcony?
Does the slider lock securely?
Is there a peep hole on the door?
How do you let someone into the building?
Can you monitor the front door / lobby from the apartment?
Can you paint the walls?
Do they allow pets? How about fish tanks? Is there a pet fee?
Do they allow water beds?
Is there a storage room? How big? How much does it cost?
Is there laundry in the building/complex?
How and where are UPS/FedEx deliveries left?
Will your couch fit through the door?
How about your box spring?

Kitchen
Gas or Electric Stove?
Kitchen sink disposal?
Kitchen Sink sprayer?
Microwave included in kitchen?
How old are the appliances?
How loud is the dishwasher?

Bathroom
Is there a bathtub or just shower?
Does the bathroom vent effectively?
If the bathroom door is open, can you see the toilet from the living room?
Are there enough towel racks in the bathroom?
Is there enough shelf space in the bathroom?
Are the vanity lights bright enough to shave cleanly / apply makeup effectively?

Home Office
Are there enough outlets to plug stuff in?
Is broadband/DSL available?
What cable company services the city?
Can you have 2 phone lines? (separate fax line)

Parking
Is parking included?
How much for a parking spot?
Is it assigned?
Permit from city required to park?
What about guest parking?
Who plows the snow?
Is it tandem parking and will you have to coordinate parking times with the other tenants?

Neighborhood
Do you get cell phone reception?
Car insurance rates higher/lower?
When is trash pickup?
Near public transportation?
Near a grocery store?
Near a gas station?
Walking distance to a bar?
Are there sidewalks to run on?
Is there a health club? Does it suck? When is it open? Can you bring a guest?
Is there a pool? Does it suck? When is it open? Can you bring a guest?
Are there tennis/basketball/volleyball courts? Do they suck? When are they open? Can you bring a guest?
Is there a playground? Is it safe? Is it near a road? Can you hear it from your apartment?
Is the area fully developed? Are they going to put up a new building across the street and ruin your view?
Is it easy to get to a highway?
What are the traffic patterns during rush hour?
Is the apartment address easy to find?
Are there good take-out places nearby?
Where is the nearest cleaners?
Where is the nearest 24 hour drug store?
Where is the nearest House of worship?
Where is the nearest Wal-Mart?
Where is the nearest laundromat?

Potential Nuisances
How much noise comes through the walls? Are they party walls?
Do headlights come in the windows from passing traffic?
Do street lights shine in the bedroom windows?
Can you hear people in the hallway?
Can you hear the elevator?
What are the other tenants like? (look at the cars in the lot)
How noisy are they?
Do they have children?
Do kids live upstairs who will run around early in the morning on weekends and wake you up?
Are there students living in the building?
Are there businesses across the street that open early (before you want to wake up) and make a lot of noise?
Is there an intersection nearby that causes traffic to back up with the result of people honking their horns in front of your windows?
Can you hear traffic from nearby roads/highways?
Do airplanes constantly fly over your roof?
Can you hear the guy who lives below you snore all night?
Are there bugs?
Is the building old and require constant maintenance?
Do the people with the balcony below/above/next to the apartment smoke? Does that smoke come into the apartment?
Do the people with the balcony below/above/next to the apartment sit on their balcony on their phone constantly?
Is there a bar across the street that has live music at night? Do they leave the door open so the whole neighborhood can hear the music?
Are there dogs nearby that bark constantly?
Are you

What are the ways you are trying to cut costs?

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ncgemgirl7

I do a food co-op (Angel Food Ministries), We are very conservative with the heat, electric, and water bills. We do not eat out. What are some ways you are cutting costs?? I think we all could use this information
I do not use credit cards and never have used them.
eskie lover you sure have some great ways to save... Thank you.

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I grow my own citrus, avocado, veggies and herbs. When I over produce, I either share my excess harvest or exchange it with other neighbors who also have over produced or freeze the excesses. It saves us all money on groceries. I also learned a great new technique called morphing meals from nutritionist Robin Miller on Food Network. For example, tonight I am roasting a huge pork loin. I will cut it in thirds, however, so that over the weekend I can make a snitzel and then we can have stuffed pork rouladen early next week. I try to get as many meals as I can out of the main ingredients and that is a real time and money saver. I also line dry most of the time instead of using the dryer and always use the air dry function on the dishwasher. I also don't run either my central heat or air conditioner. I tinted my windows, planted trees strategically to shade my home, installed high R value insulation, use ceiling and window fans and heat my home using wood in my fireplace insert. I usually buy 2 cords of seasoned wood from the grove ranch above my canyon for about $100 each and that is much cheaper than running the furnace which uses both natural gas and electricity. We also have a system we call OPG in our neighborhood. It means, other people's gas. Most of the people who have children have to make at least 2 trips to the school daily. So they carpool so that there are fewer trips and then ask when they go whether any neighbor needs them to pick up anything on their way. Those of us without children also offer when we are going somewhere to save someone else the trip. We also offer each other clothing or furniture when they are no longer needed and before we donate them to charities. LOL I think I've furnished at least 2 of my neighbor's kids 1st apartments over the years.

What would the average utility bills for a one bedroom, one bath loft apartment be in zipcode 72204? ?

Jinx

I've been looking for a good site to calculate the estimated costs of the electricity, gas heating, and water bill on a one bedroom, one bath apartment in Little Rock, Arkansas. My boyfriend and I need an estimate before we attempt to move in. The one we're looking at is loft style with a gas fireplace downstairs and has doors to the outside balcony ( concerned about the door insulation). Help?

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Your looking at about 35.00 for water sewer, estimate 100 for electricity in the summer, If you have natural gas the bill would be around 35.00 in summer and 100.00 for winter, if no gas then figure about 100 on the average for your electric bill year round, (these are monthly costs.)

Summer in this area is more expensive but winter can be cheaper cause it is warmer here. So you might have a cheaper heating bill in the winter to save up for summer. There is always the option to get on the budget plan and they estimate average costs for the year and send you a bill that is the same all year. you build credit in the winter to spend in the summer.

There are some apartments that offer free utilities you might search some of those out if available.

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What are the conditions that lead to the invention of the clothing iron?

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monibones1

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Hot irons have been around since the ahem "iron age" Get it? that's what passes as a joke around here! No, clothes irons have been in use since people decided unwrinkled is better. There is much debate on the history of irons. Every source seems to say something different. No one thought it was important to keep a history of such a humble home helper!

Hot irons have been used for many many years, possibly as far back as the Romans and Greeks. We know when iron, the metal was discovered, and we know Romans and Greeks wore clothes primarily of linen, so it's likely to assume that they used iron in some shape or form to unwrinkle them. In China they placed hot stones in flat metal trays to flatten fabrics. Tropical countries placed hot ashes in coconut shells to press fabric. I assume tailors used something to neaten and flatten seams, that's been an imprtant part of tailoring since needle was set to fabric. So tailors would have had to have used something.

Modern irons shaped like a hoof or delta appear in engravings from the 1600's onward. In the 1500's and 1600's heated irons were used to make the elaborate ruffles worn at the time, engravings from the time show these two part tools in use in tailor shops with the irons and the iron rollers heating in fireplaces. By the 1800's the dressmaker, tailor and homemaker had hundreds of iron shapes to choose from. There were two part pleating irons, large flat irons, rounded puff irons, crimping irons, all were placed on the top of the stove to heat, all had detachable handles and all were back breakingly heavy.

When a few homes began to be equipped with electricity an enterprising inventor though to put heater coils into a light hollowed out iron-shape made of a plate of steel, rather than real iron. He attached a permanent handle on it and named it "hotpoint" after the hot point on the plate made by the heating coils. To prove his invention was a good one he sold them door to door in one town. Domestic electricity use tripled on Tuesday's -the day old time housewives ironing day -in that town because of the iron's use and proved that there was a market for a lightweight electric clothes iron. It also proved that bringing electricity to everyone's homes made good business sense. It was the humble iron that directly led to our electrified homes. Today the iron is everywhere and has more features than anyone could imagine back in the 1600's.

My Bedroom is located in the southwest sector and my kau number is #4?

Q. What are some natural remedies to get rid of the five ghosts
I was thinking of moving to the northwest when it is available
What color should i paint my room
What is my lucky color
Give me advice on the five ghosts
Give me natural remedies please

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You need to renovate your room and repaint the room in a bright colour scheme - eg. tangy orange and green. Patch up any holes and cracks in the walls before painting to prepare the surface. Put a large mirror in the wall opposite the window of the room to increase the light. Paint the ceiling white and have a light whitish flooring to help reflect and increase the light in the room. Even if the ceiling is already white, paint it again with new paint as new paint is cleaner and more reflective than old paint. Change the light fittings in the room to accomodate greater lighting and use table or floor lamps to increase the light for task lighting and to highlight areas of the room. Replace your window if it is old as new glass lets more light in and if possible replace it with a larger window. Replace curtains with cream coloured roman curtains. Have a fan heater to keep your room cosy when required or if you can afford it one of those romantic looking electric flame effect ones but avoid having an open fireplace. Open the windows and curtains fully for ventilation and light during the day. Mop and vacuum regularly and keep the room spick and span and dust and spider web free. Change all old furnishings into new modern furnishings or if you budget doesn't allow replace fabric furnishings with new ones eg. pillows and pillow covers, rugs, throws.

For a more natural look, choose furnishing and flooring made of bamboo, light wood venners, linen and cotton weaves.

Ghosts will want to move to a darker, more gloomy and derelict room of the building.

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What's the best way to heat my 300 sq ft bedroom?

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Blossom

My bedroom is 16X20, originally added on as a garage. There is no heat source and gets quite cold in the winter. What would be the warmest and most efficient way to heat this room?

Thank you!

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I don't know where you live or what the building is made of, but first insure that it is or can be insulated as well as possible. If you have propane or natural gas, you can have a nice free standing fireplace, and they don't have to be vented (they even come with a remote).

If you only have electric service, the insulation is still important. The alternatives are not as desirable; however, there is a commercial heater that fits into the wall (like in hotels). You will need a professional to install it.

Hope this helps.

What kind of heater should I buy to save money?

countryboy

I live in a one bedroom apartment with 2 very active cats. I have a large dining room and living room I never use. My question is, what kind of heater would be the safest and most energy efficient to use in one room at a time? I would like to cut down on my utility bill and not use my central heat as much.

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I have 3 active cats and an electric fireplace stove that I can move from room to room. It uses far less electricity than oil or convection heaters. And my cats sit on top with no problem- it's cool to the touch and they can't knock it over. Just make sure that toys don't get knocked up against any heater.

Here's a link with more information: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1900810/electric_fireplaces_and_fireplace_stoves.html?cat=6

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what is the difference between electric stove & electric cooker?

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hemant mal

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I don't think there's much difference between them. Stove may be a more American word for cooker. "Stoves" is a brand name for cookers though. An electric stove can also refer to a wood burning stove (like a free standing fireplace) but I guess that's not what you're referring to.

fire place remodeling?

latina_per

Hi, we are wanting to remodel our fireplace and replace the brick with manufactured stone and well the fireplace is like 5 feet tall and we are wondering, with moderate ceiling height and a very small living room, which would make the fire place NOT make the room look smaller, a floor to ceiling fireplace or just a shorter one? thanks

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You did not state if your existing fireplace was a wood burner, gas, gas logs, or electric. It makes a difference.

It would be best if you called your local building inspector and inquire about "codes" for fireplaces in your area. Also your homeowners insurance company might have some questions about remodeling a fireplace.

I know of a case that the family did not follow codes and a fire did excessive damage to their home. the insurance company did not pay as they did not follow instructions and allow for proper clearances from combustible materials.

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Have you ever seen the Heat Surge infomercial? Was it as amusing to you as it is to me?

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Jen is don

Electric fireplaces created by the Amish, complete with "real" footage of "real" Amish people making the fireplaces!!

Never mind that the Amish don't use electricity.

And don't believe in being video taped.

And don't pierce their ears.
misslabeled I actually get my information from a friend of mine who's parents left an Amish colony. And they don't believe in being videotaped or photographed because it's prideful and "showing off," therefore "showing off" their heat surges and working in front of the camera is against what they claim to believe in.

Thanks for offering me a reason to explain that further.

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funny thing about a lot of those Amish I found when I lived around them, they will use electricity, phones, cars etc...as long as it's not theirs, ie they won't pay for it or own it but will use it, seemed kinda hokey to me.

Is this enough to give out?

Danielle

I wanted to make christmas very special!

For my mom:
T'was the night before Christmas video I'm personalizing myself [If you want I will give you the link on Christmas, just ask (=]
Some candy cane stocking holders cause she just got an electric fireplace,
Cookie jar filled with her favorite candies; Turtles and Hot Tamales,
A video of us kids growing up if the camera cooperates and there isn't any little white areas on the photo. :)

Brother; hard shopper; Some fake tattoo's, a DVD, and I'm going to try to find a cute washcloth for him [He has to clean his face often.]

Sister: She's moving so I'm getting her a throw for her couch that has a picture of us (=

Thanks, if I need to give more INFORM ME! :) I'll think of some greater gifts.

By the way I only have about 50$ extra to spend cause I payed for the some of the kitten to take a load off my mom. (= By the way my mom works extra hard during now so I got her the most! :)

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How do you heat your home and keep Heating prices low?

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olivia6799

With natural gas prices rocketing sky high - what are you doing to keep your heating bills at a minimal? Any unique ideas to heat up your place without giving up your arm this coming winter?

Currently we have an air-forced duct system in place. I really hate it, the heat does not distribute evenly throughout the house and despite of having a so-called humidifier installed
into the system, we still have excessive dry air.

I really liked those old water based - radiator heaters, it minimized static and really kept homes warm -- whatever happen to those?

Anyway, give me ideas on how to maintain a nice warm house this winter, I do not want to make this a major project -- keep it nice and simple.

I also have two non-working fireplaces in this old house, I don't have the slightest idea how to use / maintain one. Currently there are sealed off, and if I get it going ... will it even be safe? will it be worth it ? Please share your ideas with me -- I am desperate! ~thanks

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The house I own had no heating system other than a blower box on the fireplace when I bought it. Several thousand dollars later I had central heat with a heat pump in place. I thought all would be great, until I got my first heating bill. If I use that thing I can expect heating bills to range from $300-600 a month in the winter.

SOOOoo I have become something of an obsessive about tricks and alternative heating sources.

1. You would not believe how much outside air leaks into your house. Go around when it's cold and windy and put your hand over door cracks, keyholes in the knobs, window sills, even along the floor by the wall. If you can't plaster over the leak, tape it. All that cold air coming in just drives up your costs.

2. A $4 flannel blanket from Walmart works wonders when hung over doorways that are not regularly used. I also hang them over windows as a cheap alternative to heavy drapery.

3. Those fireplaces? Forget 'em. They'll suck out more heat than they put in. The only time a fireplace really does good is if you are either right in front of it, or you have a blower insert that forces the heat out into the house instead of sending it all up the chimney.

4. I can't say enough about those $1.25 draft dodgers that you stick on the base of your doors. Just peel the backing and stick them on. Any hardware store or Walmart will have them.

5. Insulation. When is the last time you checked it in your attic? You lose a LOT of heat through the ceiling, so a few hundred bucks worth of blown in insulation can save you thousands over a few years. You need at least 6 inches of insulation up there (I put in a foot!), so if it's all compressed down to a few inches, it's time to resupply.

Look around, you'll find one of those radiators. I finally realized the heat pump was very efficient until the outside temp dropped below 45, then the meter nearly spun off it's base. So, I hooked up a free standing, vent free, propane fueled fireplace that will make the place toasty warm when the temp drops into the 30s or below.

Avoid the temptation to get little electric space heaters. The energy they use up to make that little bit of heat is NOT worth it.

Do electric fireplaces really look real?

Richie Ric

The ones I saw at walmart and homedepot look like crap. I looked online and some some from a company called Dimplex that looks pretty real. Has anyone bought one of these? Do they look real? I don't want to be be embarrassed with some piece of crap that I bought online and can't return. Does anyone have any other companies to suggest? Thanks.

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do electric fireplaces look real?...well they kind of do, but the better electric fireplaces are not going to be at a big box store, you really need to visit a specialty fireplace shop. Any shop worth its bricks will carry a good brand that looks more realistic.
Overall though you are not going to fool anyone that an electric fireplace is a real one. They are an aesthetic all their own.
Personally i like the look of them and they are easy to operate but they are not going to fool anybody into thinking they are real.

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