How much do you think my house is worth?

Yomas

My house is in Hayden, Idaho in a very desirable neighborhood. It was built in 1977, and we payed around 150,000 for it. Then we put around 210,000 in to it, totally remodeling it. It is 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, with two of the bedrooms being master sweets. It is 3,400 square feet on a beautiful acre with great landscaping, a 1000 square foot deck, a 2 story tree house, a road leading to the back, rv parking, a hot tub, and a storage barn. It has great curb appeal, newly painted (white with black shutters), 2 stories with a nice front porch. The family room is about 17 - 17 square feet and very open with a stone fireplace to the ceiling. The kitchen is very large with granite counters, and there are wood floors the whole way through. 2 bedrooms down, 4 up. The master is way bigger than most masters, with wood walls and ceiling with carpet, and also has a stone electric fireplace. The living room is huge and beautiful, with wood ceiling, yellow walls, and so much sun coming through. Its about 25 - 30 ft, and is used as a music room (for harp and piano). The stairs are average, and the upstairs rooms average about 14 by 15 feet each, other than the master which is large. All the bathrooms have marble, and one is Greek looking with a stone shower. There is an intercom, a movie closet, a large laundry room with an attic down the hallway to the master, only a 2 car garage but lots of parking, but the inside can be dark sometimes if all the lights are off, but all in all it is great. We listed it at 675,000 and have gone down to 595,000. Realitors think it should be about 625000. What is your opinion.

Answer
Do you honestly think that random strangers on the Internet are somehow going to be able to evaluate your property better than the Realtors who actually saw it? If their opinion is that it's worth $625K, then that's what it's worth.

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Can the screen on a sears free standing fireplace be replaced?

m_evelyn

We had this installed in our house before we moved in in 1986. Over the years of having a fire in it the screen as become crimped. Before anyone says to replace it with a electric fireplace or gas one I will not. Not fond of gas and don't want to pay my electric company more than I have to. If I could I would go completely off the grid.

Answer
If Sears still sells the part, then you can. Look on searspartsdirect.com You'll need the Sears model number off the fireplace.

You know those 'silica gel' packs that come with shoes, electronics?

a kinder,

Do they really need to warn people not to eat them? Would someone say, "Hey, look! They gave me a packet of salt with my new shoes! Let's go out to eat!"?

Wouldn't someone who ate such a thing deserve what they got anyways?
You people are GREAT!!

Answer
You would be suprised what people will do. And what they will sue for if not forewarned!! Here's some more I found-

More Silly Warning Labels

Do not iron clothes on body - warning on a Rowenta Iron
Do not use while sleeping. - warning on a Sears hair dryer

Product will be hot after heating - warning on Marks & Spencer Bread Pudding

Warning: may cause drowsiness - warning on Nytol

Warning: contains nuts - warning on Sainsbury's Peanuts

Do not attempt to stop chain with your hands - warning on a Swedish chainsaw

For play only. Cape does not enable user to fly. - warning sign on a Batman costume

This item is intended only to be used as a can cooler and not as a flotation device for cats, guinea pigs, squirrels, or other unsuspecting wildlife. - warning found on a foam can wrap.

Ceiling Fans in Operation. Please be careful when lifting small children. - sign in a fabric warehouse in Wells, South England

On a blanket from Taiwan:
Not to be used as protection from a tornado.

Warning on fireplace log:
Caution -- Risk of Fire.

A warning on a pair of shin guards manufactured for bicyclists:
Shin pads cannot protect any part of the body they do not cover.

Warning on an electric router made for carpenters:
This product not intended for use as a dental drill.

On a bottle of shampoo for dogs:
Caution: The contents of this bottle should not be fed to fish.

On a string of Chinese made Christmas lights:
For indoor or outdoor use only.

On an American Airlines packet of nuts:
Instructions - open packet, eat nuts.

On a hotel provided shower cap:
Fits one head.

On Nytol Nighttime Sleep-Aid:
Warning: May cause drowsiness.

Warning on a cartridge for a laser printer:
Do not eat toner.

Can of self-defense pepper spray warns:
May irritate eyes.

Warning on a Conair Pro Style 1600 hair dryer:
Do not use in shower. Never use while sleeping.

On Silly Putty package warning:
Not for use as earplugs.

On a baby stroller:
Remove child before folding.

On a household iron:
Never iron clothes while they are being worn.

On a fireplace lighter:
Do not use near fire, flame or sparks.

On a handheld massager:
Don't use while sleeping or unconscious.

On a cardboard car sun shield:
Do not drive with sun shield in place

On a sharpening stone:
Knives are sharp.

On bottled water label :
Twist top off with hands. Throw top away. Do not put top in mouth.

On a box of rat poison
Warning: Has been found to cause cancer in laboratory mice.

On a toilet bowl cleaning brush:
Do not use orally.

On an electric cattle prods:
For use on animals only

On a can of air freshener:
Keep out of reach of children and teenagers

On a rubber ball toy:
Choking hazard: This toy is a small ball.

On a package of dice:
Not for human consumption.

In the manual of a chainsaw:
Do not attempt to stop the blade with your hand.

On the barrel of a .22 caliber rifle:
Warning: Misuse may cause injury or death.

On an electric thermometer:
Do not use orally after using rectally.

On the wrapper of a Fruit Roll-Up snack:
Remove plastic before eating.

On a TV remote controller:
Not dishwasher safe

On a fireplace log:
"Caution - Risk of Fire"

On a CD-Player:
"Do not use the Ultradisc2000 as a projectile in a catapult."

On a box of birthday candles:
"DO NOT use soft wax as ear plugs or for any other function that involves insertion into a body cavity."

On novelty rock garden:
"Eating rocks may lead to broken teeth."

On the "Cycle-Aware" helmet-mounted mirror:
"Remember: Objects in the mirror are actually behind you."

On a packet of juggling balls:
"This product contains small granules under 3 millimeters. Not suitable for children under the age of 14 years in Europe or 8 years in the USA."

On a camera:
"This camera only works when there is film inside."

On a bottle of flavored milk drink:
"After opening, keep upright."

On a can of windscreen de-icing spray:
"Spray works in sub-zero temperatures."

On a Halloween Batman costume:
"This cape does not give the wearer the ability to fly."

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What is the most energy effecient portable heating fan?

me

I want one that heats well and will lower my energy bill

Answer
nergy efficient home heating - "Space Heater Reviews" by Sam Streubel

The portable space heaters reviewed in this article are electric radiant or convection space heaters, cost less than $100, and offer a maximum heat output of 1500 watts.

All of the following space heater suggestions are rated an average minimum of 4 out of 5 stars by consumer reviewers.

Radiant heaters work like the sun by warming people and objects. Radiant heaters without fans are not designed to heat an entire room, but excel at providing instant heat for one or two people.

Two examples of radiant heaters without fans are radiant heat panels and parabolic heaters.

Radiant heat panels are constructed with the heating element embedded in the panel. By virtue of their simplicity, they are safe, reliable and maintenance free.

The Presto Parabolic Heat Dish is a cost effective choice for workshops or garages when you want to heat just you and not the entire building.

The Cozy Legs radiant heat panel, with only 100 watts of heat output is by no means a whole room heater, but performs admirably when installed under a desk or hung on the wall to warm a bird cage.

The next four categories of radiant heaters are equipped with fans to provide whole room heat.
Quartz Infrared Heaters Quartz infrared heaters can cost as little as $50, or as much as $450 for the SunTwin or EdenPure heaters. The SunTwin brand features copper heat exchangers for consistent, non drying heat; a child and pet friendly cool to the touch exterior, fan assisted heat for larger spaces, and a lifetime washable filter.

The less expensive Marvin 1500 watt quartz heater uses replaceable quartz tubes in front of a reflector and a fan to project whole room heat. Quartz heating elements reduce positive ions in the air and consume very little oxygen. Reviews say this heater works extremely well. The security locked grill swings out for easy quartz tube replacement. Replacement tubes are readily available for $9.99 each.
Ceramic Heaters Ceramic heaters come in a wide variety of models: fixed, tower, oscillating and pedestal. One of the most popular and inexpensive of these is the Honeywell HZ-315. Weighing in at only 3.3 pounds, it's the mighty mite of space heaters capable of quickly heating small to mid-sized rooms.

A specialized version of the ceramic heater is the remote controlled Soleus Air MS-20A. The cool to the touch exterior, even heat, and wall mounting feature make it a favorite for nurseries.
Electric Fireplaces What are they? Expensive space heaters or a piece of furniture that also keeps you warm? Definitely a piece of furniture. If you went crazy and spent $2200 on an electric fireplace (they're out there), it still won't heat your room any better than the $299 model.
Electric Stoves Similar to the electric fireplace, an electric stove is a radiant, fan assisted space heater installed in a decorative housing. The most popular model by far with consumers is the Dimplex CS3311 compact electric stove.

You can continue to read the reviews for convection heaters, micathermic heaters and oil filled radiators at Sam's Guide to Small Heaters.

Where can I buy a DCS brand grill in Houston, TX?

Stina

I'm looking for an outdoor grill made by Dynamic Cooking Systems in Houston, TX. What stores would carry this brand of bbq grills?

Answer
K & N BUILDER SALES
1401 SHEPHARD
HOUSTON
713 868 3611
Distance: 2.20 km, 1.37 mi

FERGUSON
4245 RICHMOND AVE
HOUSTON
281 350 3355
Distance: 6.99 km, 4.34 mi

FACTORY BUILDER STORES
4242 RICHMOND
HOUSTON
713-572-4242
Distance: 7.08 km, 4.40 mi

NOR-WEST APPLIANCE SALES INV
4618 RANDWICK
HOUSTON
713-688-0372
Distance: 8.31 km, 5.16 mi

SEARS APPLIANCE OUTLET #4057
5901 GRIGGS RD
HOUSTON
713-644-9351
Distance: 10.04 km, 6.24 mi

THE FIREPLACE MAN INC.
5902 S.W. FREEWAY
HOUSTON
713-785-8399
Distance: 10.37 km, 6.44 mi

JOHN HENRY FOOD PRODUCTS
7676 NORTH FREEWAY
HOUSTON
281-272-1875
Distance: 11.69 km, 7.26 mi

KIVA KITCHEN & BATH
7071 SOUTHWEST FREEWAY
HOUSTON
713-781-2222
Distance: 13.52 km, 8.40 mi

MANNA DISTRIBUTORS
8708 Westpark Drive
HOUSTON
713-977-3318
Distance: 13.68 km, 8.50 mi

GAS&ELECTRIC ARCHITECTURL
1756 BLALOCK RD
HOUSTON
713-464-9319
Distance: 13.81 km, 8.58 mi

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Options for Attractive Space Heating - Preferably Gas!?

ktclick209

We are remodeling our house and I'm trying to figure out an attractive alternative to the very ugly gas space heater in our living room. We live in northern New York where our home needs to be heated to some extent about eight months out of the year.

During the winter, we will be using a wood boiler, but during the fall and spring months, we need an alternative to heat our living space. The vent-free gas heater has been convenient and cozy, but it's so ugly!

I've been looking into the gas "fireplaces" but the ones I've seen take up too much space for our 288 square foot room.

My husband seems to think an oil-filled radiator would be expensive to run (electric) so we want to stick to gas-powered.

I'd love whatever we get to be able to fit into the decor of our living room. Any ideas?

Answer
try looking in Lowes or Home Depot or Menards for heating ideas.

I'm about to be 18 and I have some questions?

Starla Sul

Okay, well, I honestly don't know how to start. I guess I kind of need like a mentor or something? I don't want to feel stupid but I honestly have no one I can ask these to and I feel slightly over-whelmed. Well, I might as well start from the beginning, I live in Dayton, Ohio and I'm a 17 year old female, and I want to move out by the time I'm 18, and my birthday is in the beginning of June. I have so many questions I don't even know where to start and I'm just looking for someone to answer some of my questions, no matter how stupid they may be.

First of all, does anyone know what places hire people under 18? I know of McDonald's, Starbucks, Burger King, etc. I've applied to some of these and never got a call back and I really want to get a job as soon as possible because my parents won't let me get my license until I have one, which I understand completely but I have no way of getting around anywhere aside from walking, which is good for me, but sometimes it's just too much. Btw, I think sometimes I tend to go on and on... Like I'm doing now.
Anyway, how much does getting a drivers license cost? Including everything in drivers ed?
What are some typical appliances/furniture most people have?
With most apartments will I be using gas or electric or both? Add price estimates, if possible?
What is a reasonable price for one bedroom apartments?
Is it better to have a roommate? (I have looked this up many times, and done the math to the best of my ability and I always come up short, going by minimum wage and maximum prices, but honestly this all confuses me.)

I have so many more questions so if anyone could/would help me out reply here or send me an email at: nonya_bizz_nizz@yahoo.com


I appreciate any help. I think I need all that I can get right now.

Answer
You might get a job at Macy's or a place like Marshall's, Home Goods, Hallmark, etc. Also - all the fast food chain restaurants - Denny's, Taco Bell, Dairy Queen, Sonic; coffee shops too.

A driverâs license application will cost you about $10. The eye exam is free at the DMV. You will need to borrow somebodyâs car for the actual exam.
Are your parents buying you a car? If not, you might not be able to get one yourself just yet, because of your credit history (read below.) You will also need insurance - talk to them and see who will be paying about that.

Typical appliances/furniture: I'll tell you the very basic things that you'll need... a bed with box spring, a dresser (or two), a couch, table/desk with several chairs, coffee table and/or side table. You will likely need a microwave, a toaster, some plates, cups, silverware, utensils, knives, a frying pan (if you plan on cooking), tablecloth, trash can, towels, shower curtain and a mat, a laundry basket, a shoe rack, some hangers. You might want to get a TV and a computer. Think about the curtains/blinds.

Apartments usually use electricity for things like the fridge, microwave, washer and dryer, A/C. Most ovens and some fireplaces use gas. My husband and I pay about $180 for everything in a 1,200 ft. apartment in New Jersey (close to New York City.)

I looked at apartment prices in and around Dayton, Ohio for you. You can get a 1 or 2 bedroom for about $500+. Of course there are some cheaper options â like $375 for a 1 bedroom. Check out craigslist.org

Having a roommate - Do you have credit cards or a credit history? If you donât, it might be a challenge renting your own place. You will have to search for roommates who already have a lease. And even then a lot of people wonât be willing to share their space with you. Because you have no way of proving that you are âfinancially responsible.â Even if you have a job - being employed at a certain place for less than a year is not considered as a good enough âproof.â Plus, itâs always nice to share the utilities with someone. Itâs even better if you get several roommates, as there are nice 4 bedroom houses for $800. That means that youâd have to pay $200 for your room. And it could be fun to have some company since you are 18.
I had 4 roommates when I was your age.

You will also have to pay for Internet, TV and phone â that should be around $100 a month for the regular service and about $165 if you want to add the premium channels and some insanely fast Internet (like Verizon FiOs.)
Water is about $30-50 if you do a lot of laundry.

Iâd be happy to answer any other questions that you might have. Drop me a line if you'd like.

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Questions on how to put electrical wiring in a home, please help...?

jjkk

We need to make sure that we are doing things up to code. So if you can help us with these questions it would really help. How far do you put the light switchs and the plug ins from the floor? Can I go from the GFCI RECEPTCAL in the bathroom to the outside plug on the porcch and does it got to be protected by the $35 breaker? Or if you have anything else that u want to tell us please help.
It has to be inspected so there cant be a fire.

Answer
If you want to make sure you are doing things to code, then you should invest and read the 2011 National Electric Code [NFPA 70].

Switch and receptacle heights are generally not regulated by code. There are just rules of thumb and common sense applications. Typically, switches are set between 40 and 48 inches from the floor. Receptacles are generally placed at 16 to 20 inches from the floor. In all living spaces, there must be one receptacle within 6 feet of any wall break (door, fireplace, hall, etc.) and be within 12 feet of the next receptacle location.

Bathroom GFCI receptacles are required to be on a separate 20 amp circuit that feeds no other outlets. The outside receptacles (also GFCI protected) must be on a different circuit from the bathroom circuit. The breakers does not need to be of a GFCI type as long as the receptacles are GFCI rated (which is usually the cheaper option).

Since you do not have the familiarity with the electrical codes, you would be well advised to consult with a licensed electrician. There are many outfits that will do walkthroughs to point out deficiencies for a modest fee. Electrical inspectors in most areas will only tolerate so much before red tagging your build if you try to use them to point out your mistakes.

need a project for metal shop?

no_regrets

i am taking metal shop next year and i need a goo metal project i could make. i like skateboarding but already made a mini ramp. my teacher suggested i make a new design for skateboard trucks. my idea is to make longer trucks that have a spring on each side of the cup to push the board up instead of the rubber bushing. if you are a skateboarder please comment on this idea. i am not sure if i want to do it though. any other ideas would be greatly appreciated. maybe some furniture would be good.

Answer
Hi:

I've been waiting for question like this? Here's your answer:

Try the following books for ideas :

Sheet Metal Fabrication Basics
by Timothy Remus


101 Metal Projects for the Novice Blacksmith: A how-to Shop Manual for Beginners
by Ken Scharabok

Decorative Wrought Ironwork: Projects for Beginners
by Thomas F. Googerty

Metal Projects, Vol. 1
by John Walker

Metal Projects, Vol. 2
by Bill Fifer

Metal Projects, Vol. 3
by John R. Walker

Metal Spinning Projects
by Smith, Earl E. Smith

Twenty-Four Metalworking Projects
by Percy W. Blandford

Giant Book of Metalworking Projects

Metalwork for Craftsmen: A Step-by-Step Guide with 55 Projects
by Emil F. Kronquist

Twenty-Four Blacksmithing Projects
by Percy W. Blandford

Decorative Wrought Ironwork: Projects for Beginners
by Thomas F. Googerty

The Complete Metalsmith
by Tim McCreight

Complete Metalsmith: An Illustrated Handbook
by Tim McCreight, McCreight

Metalworking: The Best of Projects in Metal 1990-1991, Vol. 2
by Joe D. Rice (Editor)

Projects and Designs in Metalwork
by Ian Punter

Early American Metal Projects
by Joseph William Daniele

The Metal Craft Book
by Deborah Morgenthal, Janice Eaton Kilby, Janice Eaton Kilby

Projects idea from me :


1) A metal pipe/wire bender

2) a Hammer or Judge mallet

3) a Steam engine

4) a metal lathe

5) a wood lathe

6) a One lug engine

7) a trip hammer

8) a vise or Compound Angle Drill Press Vise

9) a mechanical clock

10) a electric generator or motor

11) a forge or kiln

12) a heat treat oven

13 ) a metal wood plane

14 ) a scale model steam tractor or make it full size- really score some points for that

15. a Scale model of a working steam engine train

16) a Sawmill or bandmill

17) a screwdriver or wood chisel set

18) a bit and brace drill with home made drill bits.

19 ) a steam organ

20 ) a center punch

21) A nail punch

22) a tesla engine

23) A drill press made out of pipe fittings

24) A odemeter or mechanical counter

25) A pluse jet

26 ) a super simple CNC Machine

27) A go Cart

28) A torch or parts carrier- all metal contruction expect the wheels

29) Sheet metal Brake

30) A tap & die set

31) A slip roll

32) A 5 or 6 cylinder radial engine ( gas or Steam Powered)

33) A electro-dischage Machine ( EDM)

34) a Windmill

35 ) a small blast furance for melting aluminum,brass,bronze..ect

36) English wheel

37) A Tool box

38) A dust pan

39 ) A watch maker lathe

40) a workbench

41 ) sheet metal hole maker

42) A mailbox or holder

43) a Dust pan

44) a Cup holder

45) a whisle ( the type you blow into)

46) a Chow Chief( type you see in western movies to call the cowboys to breakfast, lunch,dinner) Triangle

47) A grill for cooking food ( like steaks)

48) a Pitcher

49) a cuttery set

50) bracelets, necklaces,ear rings - great for moms and sisters

51) Candlabras, fireplace gates, front gates, candle stick Candle holder

52) Spoon rest, Cooking rack, metal plates, knife,fork & spoon, coffee pot, coffee cup, canteen, Coffee mug rack Plate holder, caddy

53) Gun holder, fishing holder, tree stand,gun rack, fishing takle box

54) Lamp, shelf for knicknacks

55) pop can crusher

56) truck ramp

57) a Trailer

58) a tree climber spikes or tent pegs

59) a pair of truck or car stand from a twos of piece of pipes and a two inch diameter pins and Angle iron

60) a metal ladder

61) a Metal locker or broom closet

62 A wielding bench




Ash Tray, Hexagonal Ash Tray, Hammered Ash Tray, Card-Table, Match-Box Holder, Label Holder and Luggage Tag, Cookie Cutter, Sugar or Flour Scoop, Cup or Measure, Oil Measure, Recipe Box, Picture Frame, Desk or Dresser Trays, Candy or Nut Dish, Colonial Candlestick with Reflector, Colonial Sconce, Candy Dish, Candelabra, Console Candleholder, Calling-Card Tray, Dinner Bell, Napkin Ring, Bud Vase, Letter Rack, Bill File, Pie-Crust Nut Dish, Titbit Dish, Twin Titbit Tray, Triple Titbit Dish, Trophy Cup, Fruit Dish, Three-Footed Bonbon Dish, Filigree Bonbon Dish, Low-Footed Bonbon Dish, Bonbon Dish, Treat Dish, Footed Fruit Dish, Table Lamp, Painted Flowerpot holder, metal Flowerpot , Shelf, Bird Bath, Lighthouse, a combination safe a big rotary mower adjustable drafting table a gazebo, ice fishing stove, bleachers,ski-wheeler, combination safe, ice fishing stove, a Ice hole maker, brick making forms, Indexing plates,Lock and key, electric wielder (only for the very exprience metalworker and electrical knowlege needed for this project SO BE VERY CAFEFUL WHEN DOING THIS ONE), Spotwielder unit, calipers, Compass, ruler, protractor, drafting template, test jig for measuring tapers, a Morse taper test plug,Car engine hoist,a gun or pistol, trailer ,bending fork,COLD CHISEL,drill point gauge,glue scraper,Marking gauge, offset screwdriver, soldering iron ( blacksmith type), hydraulically operated bearing press, heavy duty auto ramps, do it yourself anvil,plate dog, hydraulically operated wood splitter,abrasive cut off saw ,a barbecue grill. spare tire carrier, A jobbox, woodworking dovetail pattern gauges, a window box, weather vane,annemeter, windmill, plum bobs,croll saw, a electric metal filer, a metal shaper, a woodworking shaper, a paint stirer, a snow sled, paint spray gun, a metal paint booth. a sand blaster gun and metal booth, Drill hole guide, a parts oil cleaning tank, a panograph. Metal drafting triangles 45 degrees and 30-60 degrees, a set of metal french drafting curves.candlebox with small drawer for matches that hold candles.

I hope this helps.

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Gel burning fireplace inserts?

tbirdclass

I have a fake fireplace made of what seems like a hard plastic and want to put a ventless gel burning insert inside, is this possible without danger? Are they insulated?

Answer
not really usefull, totally for looks and way over priced. Keep in mind they are not meant to burn for long periods of time and in given circumstances may be a fire hazard.
If you have gas hook up you might try looking into gas ventless- they actually produce heat and look ok, are insulated, and totally safe when professionally installed.
Even electric fireplaces are more uselfull- although more costly to run - they do actually produce heat and look nicer.

How to get prior owners smell out of house?

3Diamonds

We just bought a condo from the original owner. I first smelled a slight burning/fruity/perfumey smell when we inspected it, but it didnt completely turn me off. Since buying, we suspected maybe she smoked. Its hard to say- the smell is really weird and faint- like a country/perfume/smoke smell. Now, we think it was the fireplace or something that smelled smokey. But, the condo smells like the old owner. Even my husband took down some sheetrock from the Dining room to put in some electrical wires, and i smelled a peice of the inside of the sheetrock, and it had that perfumey smell. So, its even inside the walls... Its not horrendous, and we are getting a HEPA whole house air cleaner installed soon, as were not moved in yet- but every time i come over here i smell it. (her).

BTW- we painted the whole place, even closets, refinished the wood floors, and remodeled the kitchen. Its in the walls. It tends to go away once we open the windows and i have a carbon filter i run which helps too.
ps. we did already paint the entire place (as mentioned), and took ALL old carpeting out, replaced with new carpeting/pads/hardwood floors. :)
No, the prev. owner is not a wife or girlfriend- lol.. i moved here w/ my husband (well- will be soon :) but it was an older woman so it has sort of that "old" person country smell. I do really think she smoked in it b/c i can smell it alittle now in only 1 room (i have a really sensetive nose..ll) where the walls arent fully closed up yet (a closet). So, i think were doing good. Since the paint dried in the closets and we did the trim,that really helped the little bit that was lingering.
Once we get this hepa thing (its an IQ Air- apparently the kind on extreme home makeover and takes 99% of impurities out of the air w/o any ozone) we should take care of the remainder.

one last thing- i bought a regular $20 box fan, and taped a Carbon/Hvac filter on the back, and run it continuously too- that really helps the smell, and the VOCs from all our new wood/paints/etc.

:)

Answer
There are always smells that cannot be neutralized at the source because the source cannot be accessed. For these types of odors, you need a product that can absorb the smell before it emanates throughout your home. A musty basement, stale smelling closet, or a hidden animal nest in an inaccessible wall may disperse smells that cannot be directly dealt with.
Few suggestions for your consideration:

You can remove almost any odor from your home by boiling cinnamon, orange peel(you can also add lemon peel) and cloves in about two cups of water. This will not only eliminate lingering odors, but freshen the air in your home as well. Leave it uncoverd, also boil again once it gets cold or whenever you get another chance to give a boil.


Placing a few drops of tea tree oil in any room of your house or even in your car will eliminate lingering odors and freshen the air. You can also use tea tree oil in your dish water or laundry to cut lingering odors that are difficult to remove.



Placing a cotton ball soaked in pure vanilla extract in a small saucer and placing it anywhere in your home or even your car will eliminate odors and freshen the air, giving it a sweetened scent.

Using these tips will help keep your home and car smelling clean and fresh no matter what the lingering odor might be, without the use of harsh cleaning products that can discolor or leave an odor of their own. By using items you already have in your home,
1) Arm & Hammer Baking Soda. In a sixteen-ounce trigger spray bottle, add two teaspoons of Arm & Hammer Baking Soda to two cups of water. Shake Well. Next, spray the air of any room or area to banish bad odors. To deodorize a closet or refrigerator, place an open box of Arm & Hammer Baking Soda on a shelf.

2) Bounce. Inside of an air-conditioning vent or on top of a fan, tape a Bounce dryer sheet. It will blow fragrant air throughout the house. You can also place Bounce sheets under mattresses, sofa cushions and carpets to improve their smell. Don't forget to use them in your hamper and drawers. Be sure to take advantage of the different varieties of this products in order to vary the sweet fragrances floating through your home.

3) Downy. In a sixteen-ounce trigger spray bottle, add one tablespoon of Downy liquid fabric softener and water. Shake well. Then spray the air. You'll be surprised at how much better it smells afterwards.

4) Heinz White Vinegar. In order to remove stubborn smells lingering in the air from cooking, paint and cigarettes, place a small bowl of Heinz White Vinegar in the room. You can also put it in a spray bottle and spritz it around the room. This solution will act as an odor neutralizing foul smells.

5) Car Freshener Pine Trees. Those strongly scented Car Freshener Pine Trees can be used to improve the odor of other things besides your vehicle. If you hang them on a blind in front of a window or taped against an air conditioner, it will freshen up your home. You can also bring one to work to battle interoffice odors.

6) Kingsford Charcoal Briquets. If you place a clean, used coffee can filled with charcoal briquets in a closet or chest, it will absorb odors. (Warning: Make sure the briquets are unused and fresh also.)

7) Maxwell House Coffee. Using fresh grounds of Maxwell House Coffee, fill a bowl and place it in a room. It will deodorize and freshen that room.

don't care for Candles because of the black smoke, and agree with plug -in don't last long enough, you can go broke.
My favorite two are
Liquid Poupperi< sp bad!
simmer in a electric warmer
The Candles that are made for simmering in electric warmers
Both Reasonable Price and Both will Make your Home Smell Good!
Good Luck!

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I Want To Buy An Electric Fireplace?

All This a

I live in an apartment where I do not control my heat. I live in New York State, so it gets pretty cold here. It is permissable to have a fireplace and I already know the pros and cons of having one. My question is: should I go with electric or use burning gels. Which is more realistic, economical and warmer. Can anyone recommend a particular site, store or brand? I have searhed all the sites I could think of and obviously came up with almost no information. I even tried consumer rated sites. HELP! It is getting cold real fast here!

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I work at a fireplace company in Ft. Worth Texas and I sell alot of electric fireplaces. The best one on the market is made by a company called Dimplex. The flame looks so much like a real flame that I have people that think it is real when they see it. The best thing is you can run it with or without heat. They also have wall mount stoves that are great for smaller rooms. I attached a few links below for you to see. They are based in Canada but I bet they have a place there for you to get it. Also look at their fireplaces & Mantel kits. I have installed more than 700 of them for a builder here and only had 2 product related service calls. If you have any questions feel free to e-mail me at pvm3@sbcglobal.net

How could you heat a small house in an emergency?

romero

its minus 40 here in canada. i have elecric heat and i was wondering how i could heat the house if the power failed.

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First of all, in 40 below weather, if your power fails and you don't have a backup generator, get yourself to the nearest hotel or public place, they will definitelyhave a generator. Figure out your next move from a safe place.


That haaving been said, I live in the Sierra's. We are having an ice storm, starting about now, and lasting through the weekend. Our power often fails. Last time the lines snapped and so did some trees in my property. I have a fireplace with a glass insert and it rocks.

It isn't uncommon to have the power go on and off for days. Off more than on when the winds pick up.

My heat is gas but the thermostat is electric. Stupid eh? So I had a backup generator hooked up to that, nothing else. It cost about $500 US. A backup generator for my entire electrical would have cost me a fortune. I can live with candlelight if I have heat.

The first time the power went out I realized one important thing: having candles and lanterns and lantern oil and radios and batteries and flashlights and such emergency items, that's fine, but knowing where they are and how to go directly to them and find them in pitch black, without stumbling or hurting yourself, that's the key.

Good luck to all of you up there!

PS. I guess Old Philbert up above me doesn't get around much if he thinks 40 below doesn't exist. What a joke.

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Is it ok to place a wall-mounted electric fireplace in the bathroom?

blesnme

Will the moisture in the bathroom affect the electric wall-mounted fireplace?

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You will need to have something that is approved for use in a bathroom. That shouldn't be all that difficult as electric bathroom heaters are very common.
The important thing is to make sure you have the appropriate electrical work done.
Make sure that the approved heater is installed in the appropriate manner and that everything is safe.
We don't want anyone to be electrocuted!
If you have any doubts of questions, seek the services of a licensed electrician.
He should know the rules and regulations for this installation and be able to wire the heater in correctly.

Just a thought, this might be a fairly big job... Especially if there is no wiring available in the bathroom....

Good luck.

Do you save on electric bill with infrared stove?

dan

I have baseboard electric heat. It is rather expensive to run where I live. I have seen these infrared electric fireplace stoves.My question is do they use less electricity or the same or more than baseboard electric heat. My downstairs room has two 6 foot baseboard heaters. Thanks, Dan

Answer
Ask around your local electrical retailers they should be able to advise you

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lowering my heating bill?

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kittyblue7

Would my bill be lower if I put an electric heater upstairs (in the hall way) and turned on the fireplace in the living room (gas fireplace, pretty much heats up the whole downstairs) and turned down the thermostat to 55 or completely off?

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That sounds like a band-aid solution. It would be far better to begin applying a slightly more permanent solution-using blue-board or green-board panels. These are foam-core boards in 2x8 and 4x8 foot sheets with or without foil backings. It would be best to go without foil backing, and beware of formaldehyde odors. Once you apply these to the inside surface of your outside facing walls (the ones that frame the actual house, not interior walls) then the heating bills will drop drastically. I should know-several years before I left my parents' home, which was a mobile home with terrible insulation, we began attaching greenboard to the inside wall surfaces. Just in one room, near the wood stove we used in the winter, it was so warm, we actually began decreasing our wood usage. The temperature difference might have been as high as 15 degrees higher after we attached the insulation board. It usually measures 1 inch thick, so be prepared to re-plan your interior, but even in the summertime, the cooling bills will be much, much lower because the cold air will stay inside. Just try it in a small room upstairs-see what happens. You only need to be careful not to go broke buying all that insulation board-buy a few panels at a time.

Using small electric portable heaters in rooms at night and turning gas heat way down?

katesreven

I live in a large 3000 sq ft home in a winter city. This past winter our natural gas bill ran $400-$500 a month to heat the home from November through March. So, we divised a plan to cut costs down.

At night, I am turning down the main thermostat to 55 degree and we are closing our 3 bedroom doors and using smaller portable electric heaters. The smaller heaters will heat the rooms nice and warm easily and run off and on about 40% of the time during the night.

So, will this help cut costs down? I know even with gas prices more then tripple in the past few years, electric is probably more, but do you expect this stretegy will save some $? Thanks

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Electricity is Cheaper than Gas at this time. Just make sure those Electric Heaters do have Thermostats and tip over Safety devices on them. I have A Gas Log Fireplace, and the price of a gallon of Gas is outrageous now, so I rarely use it. You can also use Electric Blankets on the Bed at night to help stay warm. Personally I like it cooler when I am sleeping.

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need a project for metal shop?

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no_regrets

i am taking metal shop next year and i need a goo metal project i could make. i like skateboarding but already made a mini ramp. my teacher suggested i make a new design for skateboard trucks. my idea is to make longer trucks that have a spring on each side of the cup to push the board up instead of the rubber bushing. if you are a skateboarder please comment on this idea. i am not sure if i want to do it though. any other ideas would be greatly appreciated. maybe some furniture would be good.

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Hi:

I've been waiting for question like this? Here's your answer:

Try the following books for ideas :

Sheet Metal Fabrication Basics
by Timothy Remus


101 Metal Projects for the Novice Blacksmith: A how-to Shop Manual for Beginners
by Ken Scharabok

Decorative Wrought Ironwork: Projects for Beginners
by Thomas F. Googerty

Metal Projects, Vol. 1
by John Walker

Metal Projects, Vol. 2
by Bill Fifer

Metal Projects, Vol. 3
by John R. Walker

Metal Spinning Projects
by Smith, Earl E. Smith

Twenty-Four Metalworking Projects
by Percy W. Blandford

Giant Book of Metalworking Projects

Metalwork for Craftsmen: A Step-by-Step Guide with 55 Projects
by Emil F. Kronquist

Twenty-Four Blacksmithing Projects
by Percy W. Blandford

Decorative Wrought Ironwork: Projects for Beginners
by Thomas F. Googerty

The Complete Metalsmith
by Tim McCreight

Complete Metalsmith: An Illustrated Handbook
by Tim McCreight, McCreight

Metalworking: The Best of Projects in Metal 1990-1991, Vol. 2
by Joe D. Rice (Editor)

Projects and Designs in Metalwork
by Ian Punter

Early American Metal Projects
by Joseph William Daniele

The Metal Craft Book
by Deborah Morgenthal, Janice Eaton Kilby, Janice Eaton Kilby

Projects idea from me :


1) A metal pipe/wire bender

2) a Hammer or Judge mallet

3) a Steam engine

4) a metal lathe

5) a wood lathe

6) a One lug engine

7) a trip hammer

8) a vise or Compound Angle Drill Press Vise

9) a mechanical clock

10) a electric generator or motor

11) a forge or kiln

12) a heat treat oven

13 ) a metal wood plane

14 ) a scale model steam tractor or make it full size- really score some points for that

15. a Scale model of a working steam engine train

16) a Sawmill or bandmill

17) a screwdriver or wood chisel set

18) a bit and brace drill with home made drill bits.

19 ) a steam organ

20 ) a center punch

21) A nail punch

22) a tesla engine

23) A drill press made out of pipe fittings

24) A odemeter or mechanical counter

25) A pluse jet

26 ) a super simple CNC Machine

27) A go Cart

28) A torch or parts carrier- all metal contruction expect the wheels

29) Sheet metal Brake

30) A tap & die set

31) A slip roll

32) A 5 or 6 cylinder radial engine ( gas or Steam Powered)

33) A electro-dischage Machine ( EDM)

34) a Windmill

35 ) a small blast furance for melting aluminum,brass,bronze..ect

36) English wheel

37) A Tool box

38) A dust pan

39 ) A watch maker lathe

40) a workbench

41 ) sheet metal hole maker

42) A mailbox or holder

43) a Dust pan

44) a Cup holder

45) a whisle ( the type you blow into)

46) a Chow Chief( type you see in western movies to call the cowboys to breakfast, lunch,dinner) Triangle

47) A grill for cooking food ( like steaks)

48) a Pitcher

49) a cuttery set

50) bracelets, necklaces,ear rings - great for moms and sisters

51) Candlabras, fireplace gates, front gates, candle stick Candle holder

52) Spoon rest, Cooking rack, metal plates, knife,fork & spoon, coffee pot, coffee cup, canteen, Coffee mug rack Plate holder, caddy

53) Gun holder, fishing holder, tree stand,gun rack, fishing takle box

54) Lamp, shelf for knicknacks

55) pop can crusher

56) truck ramp

57) a Trailer

58) a tree climber spikes or tent pegs

59) a pair of truck or car stand from a twos of piece of pipes and a two inch diameter pins and Angle iron

60) a metal ladder

61) a Metal locker or broom closet

62 A wielding bench




Ash Tray, Hexagonal Ash Tray, Hammered Ash Tray, Card-Table, Match-Box Holder, Label Holder and Luggage Tag, Cookie Cutter, Sugar or Flour Scoop, Cup or Measure, Oil Measure, Recipe Box, Picture Frame, Desk or Dresser Trays, Candy or Nut Dish, Colonial Candlestick with Reflector, Colonial Sconce, Candy Dish, Candelabra, Console Candleholder, Calling-Card Tray, Dinner Bell, Napkin Ring, Bud Vase, Letter Rack, Bill File, Pie-Crust Nut Dish, Titbit Dish, Twin Titbit Tray, Triple Titbit Dish, Trophy Cup, Fruit Dish, Three-Footed Bonbon Dish, Filigree Bonbon Dish, Low-Footed Bonbon Dish, Bonbon Dish, Treat Dish, Footed Fruit Dish, Table Lamp, Painted Flowerpot holder, metal Flowerpot , Shelf, Bird Bath, Lighthouse, a combination safe a big rotary mower adjustable drafting table a gazebo, ice fishing stove, bleachers,ski-wheeler, combination safe, ice fishing stove, a Ice hole maker, brick making forms, Indexing plates,Lock and key, electric wielder (only for the very exprience metalworker and electrical knowlege needed for this project SO BE VERY CAFEFUL WHEN DOING THIS ONE), Spotwielder unit, calipers, Compass, ruler, protractor, drafting template, test jig for measuring tapers, a Morse taper test plug,Car engine hoist,a gun or pistol, trailer ,bending fork,COLD CHISEL,drill point gauge,glue scraper,Marking gauge, offset screwdriver, soldering iron ( blacksmith type), hydraulically operated bearing press, heavy duty auto ramps, do it yourself anvil,plate dog, hydraulically operated wood splitter,abrasive cut off saw ,a barbecue grill. spare tire carrier, A jobbox, woodworking dovetail pattern gauges, a window box, weather vane,annemeter, windmill, plum bobs,croll saw, a electric metal filer, a metal shaper, a woodworking shaper, a paint stirer, a snow sled, paint spray gun, a metal paint booth. a sand blaster gun and metal booth, Drill hole guide, a parts oil cleaning tank, a panograph. Metal drafting triangles 45 degrees and 30-60 degrees, a set of metal french drafting curves.candlebox with small drawer for matches that hold candles.

I hope this helps.

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is a electric pot belly stove as efficent as the electric fireplaces?

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Candace S

ive been wanting one of those electric fireplaces, but today noticed their really big for my apartment. but they had a electric pot belly stove too, much smaller and would serve the same purpose. the electric fireplaces supposively use about as much electric as a coffee maker. can anyone help me out here???

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The electric fireplace are more for looks than for heating results. You are better off buying a portable heater if you are looking for heating performance.

What kind of electric generator should I buy?

Kabocha Na

I want to buy a home generator. Live in a suburb of a large city (Indianaplis). Live in a new upper middle class community with all buried electrical lines.

Have a finished basement with a sump pump that has a portable battery back up system. Looks like a car battery. Never had to use it though.

Power outages are seldom but want a generator just in case there's a long outage.

House is total electric but has a natural gas line. Only thing that's run on natural gas is the fireplace. Not sure why but that was the way it came. House is 5 years old.

Should I get a portable generator or one of those permanent one that comes on automatically? I know the permanent ones are expensive but can run on natural gas.

Which should I get?

Oh, my house has 200amp electrical service.

Thank you for any tips and suggestions.
I just wanted it to run the sump pump for extended power failure and some lights.

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buried electric lines make it much less likely that you will have an extended electrical outage. The biggest risk in Indy is going to be from a winter storm that knocks out power. You would still have the gas fireplace to keep warm. So I'm really having a hard time justifying a back up generator. If anything just get a small portable.

I lived through a 14 day power outage after a Hurricane. We had no generator and got along just fine. The worst part about it was trying to sleep at night with all the neighbors and their generators making noise all night long. It was really annoying. Unless you have Bubble Boy living with you or some other health related need for electricity then I would say skip the generator.

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Where can I buy an Amish Fireplace in Kentucky?

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jenelle

Where can I buy one? and how much are there.

If u don't mind, include a source, please. =]

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If you are getting it for looks is fine but if you are getting it for "saving" money dont even waste your time. I read it on other places too but here are few reviews that people wrote on this site http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2007/12/09/heat-surge-fireplace-whats-up-with-that/

My husband and I purchased two of these Heat Surge fireplaces and we have seen NO savings on ur electric bill. We turned our thermostat down to 68 degrees for the month, and our electric bill went up. Go figure. Where is the savings at?? They are misleading the public into a ton of savings, and all you have is fireplaces that look good in your home. We purchased these for the saving, but their is NONE! Very dissapointed and would not recommend these unless you want to pay higher electric bills.


Eden Pure finished dead last in Consumer Reports Oct. 2007 report.

If you have access to nat. gas, it takes a lot of discipline to come out ahead by heating just one room at a time with electricity.

Electric heat costs about twice as much per delivered BTU as natural gas in most parts of the USA. One kilowatt hour of electricity supplies 3413 BTU. One hundred cubic feet of gas (almost exactly one âthermâ on your gas bill) is 100,000 BTU. Look up your local prices and do the math. One therm costs about $1.05 right now in the upper Midwest. Divide that by 80% efficiency on a typical furnace = $1.31 per 100,000 BTU delivered. You need 29.3 kilowatt hours to deliver 100,000 BTU (at 100% efficiency). At 10 cents per kilowatt hour, thatâs about $2.90.

Does anyone have info on "Heat Surge HT-Xl" furnaces made by the Amish ?

HollysMom

I read about this furnace in the newspaper & thought it sounded GREAT, before I buy it I would like to know if anyone has bought 1 or knows of someone who has. Can you also give me your input on this furnace, every little bit will help. The newspaper is offering a $198.00 coupon.

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Consumer Reports posted a video review of this exact item on YouTube. It's a Chinese made faux fireplace with an Amish-made wooden mantle. For some reason, it seems heaters with combustible housings are trendy lately. Check the first link I've included if you want to see what happens when something goes horribly wrong with a heater made out of materials that burn.

All 120v electric heaters are 100% efficient and they all max out at 1,500 watts (5,121 BTU). Buy the least expensive one that is made out of something that doesn't burn - that means not plastic or wood.

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what is the difference between electric stove & electric cooker?

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hemant mal

answer required for helping custom clearance

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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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What do I need to do to mount a 32 inch LCD television on a stone wall?

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Q. I want to mount it above my fireplace. What do I need to do, and what tools will I need to have to do it?

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Aren't you asking for trouble when you use the fireplace and the heat rising onto the LCD?

Furthermore the electric cord and the connection to the cable or satelite will also be exposed to some of the heat generated. Are you really lacking in space so that you can't put the television on an ordinary wall?

Other things to consider when chosing a wall to place the LCD. You need to be able to stop the natural sunlight glare that would detract from viewing the picture. Make sure you have the electrical outlet close to the television and other devices that you are using (and don't have too many devices using the same outlet)

Make sure that the mount is strong enough to carry the weight, we test our mount by having a man hang from the mount.

Other considerations: some consideration is given to external stereo speakers. Make sure the sound sounds balanced from the spot that you are most likely going to view the picture.

If you still are going to drill into the fireplace stone wall make sure the holes are going to be as centered (not on the edge of a rock) as possible. Use a carbide bit in a hammer drill device. (Cool the bit every so often by water and wear eye and ear protection)

I have the electric fireplace insert, but need a mantel...?

michitucky

All the sites I have found online offer fireplace/mantel combos only. I only need a mantel. I've even thought of just building my own and tried finding woodworking plans for them and have come up empty. I may just take measurements and build something rudimentary and then build around that using stone/wood etc.

Things to consider before answering:
1.We work for a major home improvement company.. not interested in what they have in stock.
2. I have searched to exhaustion online. Perhaps someone knows a site that I have not found yet.
3. I am leaning toward building my own, but would love ideas that are unique and creative.

Thanks so much!

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If you are serious about making your own, consider what it is that you do not like about the stock items that you have not bought, as well as the over-all style you are trying to achieve in the room.

There is no reason that a mantle has to be all wood. Consider materials like granite, marble, ceramic (or porcelain or glass) tiles, stainless steel or other metal... Depending on what material(s) you choose, it is very possible that using a lesser priced substrate with a beautiful material applied over it will end up being less expensive than going for wood.

I'm not sure which websites have good fireplace pictures, but there are countless books on fireplace design that could help give you some inspiration. Good luck.

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Christmas Wedding Idea Suggestions?

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Andrea

I know this Christmas just got over, & I know my wedding is a ways away but I've been told from friends that are married it's better to start getting ideas together sooner rather than later. So my wedding will be in Dec. and I had a few ideas I've come up with and wanted to share and get input from other future brides.

-I wanted my colors to be mostly red with w/ some champagne and greens in there as well. I want to wear a white dress w/ a red or black sash and a little white wedding jacket over it. I want my bridesmaids to wear red dresses w/ champagne sashes and my flower girls w/ champagne dresses and red sashes.

-For a guestbook and guest favor holder I wanted to have a Christmas tree covered in candy canes and Christmas ornaments with our wedding info as favors. I wanted to have that right next to the guestbook table. For the guestbook I want to have a table set up w/ paper cut-outs w/ strings attached so the guests could write something on em and then replace their "guestbook" entries on the tree with the favors and candy canes they can take home with them.

-I also want to have another tree set up and instead of having a gift table, guests could place their wedding gifts under and around the tree.

-I want to have centerpieces like this. Hope the link works. http://media.merchantcircle.com/18937377/Odd-79323_Lantern_Centerpiece_White_LG_full.jpeg

-I am really liking the ideas of a cupcake tower, ive liked them ever since I saw them. I'm not too serious of a person and I think they look fun and playful, but I dont want them to look too kid's birthday party. Was also wanting to have a small regular cake layer on top that we could actually cut into for the cake cutting. Any ideas?

That's really all I wanted to ask about for now. If anyone has any other ideas for a Christmas/winter wedding I would love to hear them-thank you! =)

I posted pictures w/ this same thing on weddingbee, but I wanted all kinds of suggestions so I wanted to post it here too. Here's the link to that website w/ pictures I put up on there. If you have anymore ideas/suggestions I'd like to hear them, thank you!
http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/christmas-wedding-idea-suggestions
Thank you everyone for you suggestions so far. I do like the idea of the plain ornaments, I can understand how people wouldn't necessarily want to use something w/ our info on it.

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I am planning a December wedding also, and I went to write my ideas down for you here, and as I was reading your questions I saw that we have the same ideas, including about the trees!!! The only difference is that I was having two trees with white lights and red toole fancy ribbon (instead of garland, it looks a lot more fancy), and inbetween the trees I was going to have an electric fireplace, or maybe put the trees between the fireplace of the venue I am going to have it at.

Also, another idea for a favor is to have personalized ones. I am getting people ornaments, something different for everyone but all the same price (depending on where you live there are outlet christmas stores open year round that have ornaments that are beautiful and not cheezy looking for only a dollar or two, to up to $100 each depending on your budget). I was going to do that and wrap them and leave them at the tables for people. I didn't full decide if I wanted to do this and take the christmas theme THAT literal, but it was just a thought.

I also considered having a photo booth (with a cover because i don't want it to look cheezy) and having people take pictures there, and getting them picture ornaments as favors and people can put the pictures they took of them and their dates or friends or family at the wedding and put it in the ornament and write the year of the wedding on the ornament. Not necessarily the date because that's too personal for the bride and groom and not so much for the guests, but having the year is nice.

Another idea is instead of a cupcake tower maybe having a tier or two tier cake for you to cut, and then individual cakes for each guest that are put in mugs. I think bargainmugs.com has the ones for weddings, they come in red, and you can put your names on it, the dates, anything you want written on it. My friend is a cake decorator and is making my cake for me and we are having a two tiered cake to cut, and have pieces to send home for our guests, as well as have those mugs and cake in the mug. Then she is putting home made whip cream on the top, and making an icicle out of sugar and other ingredients to stick out from the top. Right now she is trying to find a way to make that the spoon, without it being sticky to hold. Still working out that idea.. but it's interesting and different.

Also theknot.com has a lot of pictures and information for christmas and red themed weddings, you should check it out. They have centerpieces, dresses, table decorations, favors, everything you want. You can even buy stuff there for favors in bulk for pretty cheap. Congratulations!!

How do you convert a 8 by 4 ft shed into a sort of cabin/out room on a low budget?

Anon 1333

I am 16, and my mum has given me the shed to make into a sort of outroom/hang out area, its about 8 by 4 ft and one story, your average garden shed. I dont know where to get the cheapest paint/flooring, what to get etc, any help?
I have a red couch donated by my mum, and I obviously want to do it as cheaply as possible and dont want to spend over £100.
I dont know how to heat/get electricity to it either
Pleaaaase help
The couch will fit, we have checked but I'm looking more for paint/flooring dealers or websites that do it cheap, and ideas for heat/electricity

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Getting wiring to it will be costly and require some electrical help and might not meet codes BUT you can get inexpensive rechargeable camping lanterns for around 10 quid that would give you lighting. You can also find fairly inexpensive solar lights nowadays too for garden lighting. For heat, there are portable fireplace units that heat with alcohol gel fuel (like the Sterno cans used in buffet dishes) -- I have one in my fireplace that makes the room nice and warm by burning 3 cans of it and there are no fumes so you don't have to worry about insulation.

here's a link to some examples. You could also build your own out of bricks and just buy the fuel cans.

http://www.homeandbackyard.com/prod_gen.cfm?subcatid=1050&catid=1005

You can also get small heaters that run on compressed gas like butane and propane for camping -- look in sporting goods stores.

If the shed is close enough (within 50 feet or so) to your house or garage where there is power, you could run a heavy duty extension cord from a power outlet to the shed provided it did not lay on the ground in an area where it could be tripped over or damaged. Then you could use an electric space heater. But you would need to disconnect it when you were not using the shed, for safety.

You could check with a furniture or electronics store and see if they throw out any large flat pieces of packing styrofoam that you could have to nail inside the walls for insulation. Staple sheets of plastic to the wall inside first before you attach the foam to keep the wind and moisture out. Once you have the walls and ceiling covered with the foam, get some fabric (flat bed sheets work well for this) and stretch and staple it over the foam. It will look good and the walls will be like a big bulletin board so you can hang up posters wherever you want.

For paint, check with building and paint stores -- they often have cans that were mixed to a color that the customer didn't like and they will sell them for half off price or less. For flooring, you should be able to get a remnant of linoleum or carpeting that small of a size for around 10 quid at a building supply place or flooring shop. You can also get peel and stick 12" x 12" linoleum tiles for about 50p each if you have a floor in the shed. If there is just a dirt floor you would need to build something up with wood -- see if you can get leftovers of treated wood from a construction site (ask them, don't steal it -- they always have scrap). Lay out a sheet of plastic on the ground first, then build a frame of two by fours with a sheet of 4' x 8' plywood over it.

you might want to add a window if there is not already one. See if you can get a small window at a junk yard and cut a hole in the wall and install it, caulking it well around the edges of the frame.

You should be able to put together a pretty nice little "retreat" for under £100.

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Questions on how to put electrical wiring in a home, please help...?

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jjkk

We need to make sure that we are doing things up to code. So if you can help us with these questions it would really help. How far do you put the light switchs and the plug ins from the floor? Can I go from the GFCI RECEPTCAL in the bathroom to the outside plug on the porcch and does it got to be protected by the $35 breaker? Or if you have anything else that u want to tell us please help.
It has to be inspected so there cant be a fire.

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If you want to make sure you are doing things to code, then you should invest and read the 2011 National Electric Code [NFPA 70].

Switch and receptacle heights are generally not regulated by code. There are just rules of thumb and common sense applications. Typically, switches are set between 40 and 48 inches from the floor. Receptacles are generally placed at 16 to 20 inches from the floor. In all living spaces, there must be one receptacle within 6 feet of any wall break (door, fireplace, hall, etc.) and be within 12 feet of the next receptacle location.

Bathroom GFCI receptacles are required to be on a separate 20 amp circuit that feeds no other outlets. The outside receptacles (also GFCI protected) must be on a different circuit from the bathroom circuit. The breakers does not need to be of a GFCI type as long as the receptacles are GFCI rated (which is usually the cheaper option).

Since you do not have the familiarity with the electrical codes, you would be well advised to consult with a licensed electrician. There are many outfits that will do walkthroughs to point out deficiencies for a modest fee. Electrical inspectors in most areas will only tolerate so much before red tagging your build if you try to use them to point out your mistakes.

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Any suggestions how to start my fireplace that is neither gas or electric?

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You Know W

We just bought a house and the fireplace is neither gas or electric. Do I just put wood in the fireplace and open the damper. This is the first house I ever owned with a fireplace. We live in Southern California and it only gets cold in the winter. But I just want to prepare myself. Don't want to burn the house down or smoke the house if you get my drift. Any suggestions how to start my fireplace that is neither gas or electric?

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You would build a fire there just like anywhere else (ie: campfire). Start with rolled up paper or twigs and light that, when it's burning add medium sized pieces of wood, when that is burning well add a big log or two. The lighter stuff will burn up leaving the big logs smoldering for awhile. Make sure your damper is open when you do this! Also close your damper in the warmer months so that you don't leak a lot of air conditioned air to the outside.

Can you share your advise to survive in a Winter snow storm without electricity?

Parent_K

My home had power outage for the past 2 days. Without electricity, there is no heat, light and cannot cook food. The fireplace and chimney is not working either. Do you have any experience of this situation? What is the best way to survive? Please give me your tips and advise? I want to prepare for the next one.

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We went a day without electricity this last storm.
FOOD:
I first have food and water for each person for 5 days. Stored away.
Include foods that can be heated with a single pan or pot. Or cooked in one pot or pan. Instant hot cereal, cold cereal, powder milk, tuna,crackers, oil for cooking, canned fruit, etc. I like to have special things like those disposable jiffy-pop popcorn pans, marshmallows to roast. I also make large batches of soup/stews/chili beans/stir-fry fixings; put one dinners worth into a zip lock freezer bag and keep in the freezer. These can be just heated up in your 'camp' burner dinner pan. If by March/April they haven't been needed I use them for dinners and make more in late Fall for the next winter. Also have food stored for the animals. Dog,cat,pig whatever. I have bags of pellets for the horses if they run out of hay.
FOOD SPOILAGE: The food in your fridge needs to be eaten first. I put milk and cheese in a large bowl with snow to keep them longer. Don't open the freezer unless you are pulling food for a meal. I use snow to pack the food and keep it from spoiling. I also use the rule- when in doubt throw it out. If you think something might me spoiled, don't eat it. I use snow to pretty much keep food cold.
COOKING: http://www.coleman.com/coleman/colemancom/detail.asp?product_id=5431B705&categoryid=2010I have a single burner that attaches to a propane bottle. (the kind you get for camping) I heat water for coffee/hot chocolate and can cook dinner in one pan.
CLEANING: I have two dishpans. Heat up water for washing and rinsing on your camp burner.
HYGENE: We have an electric water heater so when the power goes out I don't have hot water. I don't care for freezing cold showers so...Once a day scrub your body with a warm soapy wash cloth.
HEAT: Have an alternate source of heat. If you don't have wood and a fireplace, buy a camping heater that takes batteries. Have two sets of extra batteries. ( Never run it while you sleep)
WARM: Layers of clothing keep you warmer than just one warm jacket/coat. Have one pair of wool socks for each person. Wear a clean pair of cotton socks under the wool ones each day. Move....moving around warms up your body.
LIGHTING: I use old fashion kerosne lamps ( keep out of kids reach) I tape a small lighter to the side of the base so I don't have to search in the dark for something to light it withhttp://www.lehmans.com/jump.jsp?itemType=CATEGORY&itemID=683&i1Cat=669&i2Cat=683&i3Cat=0&i4Cat=0, If you don't like kerosne lanterns then you can buy camping lanterns, propane or battery powered.http://www.coleman.com/coleman/colemancom/detail.asp?product_id=5330-707&categoryid=31500
use self contained votive candles for the bathroom (10 stored for emergency), I have medium size fashlights that can be attatched to a rope to hang around my neck,(I like to have my hands free) PERSONAL: have medications, cold medicines, reading material, deck of cards, sanitary napkins, a journal, picture album, things YOU would like.
PAM: the spray- for your metal snow shovel. It keeps the snow from
sticking.
When you know a storm is coming or...it is past Thanksgiving check your supplies, get what you may need. Also apples, bananas, and oranges are great to pick up when a storm is coming. They don't have to be refridgerated.

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Gas or electric fireplace?

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Barrycudda

We have an older model Napoleon gas 'stove' fireplace. It fits into a recessed area in the basement wall, cut into the foundation. It is about 3 feet wide, two feet deep, and goes right up to the ceiling. Lots of room for this little fireplace and the pipe.
I want to chuck this as it never did work to well, I have replaced the ignitor twice, and the vent on the outside keeps getting covered in snow putting out the pilot light.
I was thinking about getting an electric one.
A couple questions.
Should I go with another gas one, or possibly pellet or electric?
I live in western Canada so it does get used a lot-not so much for heating, but for 'warmimg up'.
Also, there will be space above it. Would it be safe to put a TV up there? It would fit nicely and look good, and free up more floor space.
Or, is an electric one a safer bet?
Thanks for your thoughts!

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I have the Pellet stove in my barn office. Really like it. Burns clean and provides
great heat. I use wood in the house. I have 4 fire places in the main house.
Burn Oak only. Keep the house well hydrated. Has never let me down.

No outrageous electric or fuel cost. 100 percent clean burn and efficiency.

I am sure hydrated is not the word I want here, But you get the point.
Must be walking down Alz and Heimer blvd.

I'm trying to find the fireplace/heater that looks like a flat panel tv. Can you help me?

m.reviewer

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Hi. This is actually a very interesting question to ask. I have come across a few websites that are especially useful for you to compare fireplace models.

If you are looking for a fireplace that looks like a flat panel TV, you have asked the right person! Upon doing a little investigative research, I have provided the following websites to get you started:

http://www.luxuryhousingtrends.com/archive/category/heatingcooling/

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001FA1FHG?ie=UTF8&tag=tortfighandde-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B001FA1FHG

The Bionaire BFH5000-UM Electric Fireplace Heater with Remote Control looks like a hot buy this winter season to keep you warm and refreshed as you watch your favorite TV shows from the comfort of your own couch. It is priced at $249.99 and is ready to be shipped by Amazon.

If price is not a huge deal, check out the following line-up on
http://www.djsonline.com/dimplexflatscreenwallmountelectricfireplace.htm
Models start at $599.99.

If you look at http://www.ibuynapoleonfireplaces.com/product/NEP0173?meta=FRG&utm_source=GBASE&utm_medium=CPC&utm_content=&utm_campaign=
the Napoleon Fireplaces EF39HD Wall Mount Electric Fireplace with Heater model features greater heating capacity at 5,000 Btu's (1,500 Watts) and comes with a remote, turning the fireplace on & off and also control for the embergo green bed intensity & heater. It's listed at $719.10.

Just imagine: your own flat panel TV screen look-alike. You can't go wrong with the aesthetics and the functionality to match!

I hope you have a fulfilling holiday season. Remember: stay warm.

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