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Antique Chandeliers

10 May

Chandeliers conjure visions of royalty, grandeur and opulence. Though sleeker and slimmer versions have evolved, there’s still an aura of antiquity that surrounds a chandelier. So when one is striving for an antique look for his home, going in for turn-of-the-century furniture, a decadent looking fireplace and a chandelier are the first things on his mind.

Chandeliers conjure visions of royalty, grandeur and opulence. Though sleeker and slimmer versions have evolved, there’s still an aura of antiquity that surrounds a chandelier. So when one is striving for an antique look for his home, going in for turn-of-the-century furniture, a decadent looking fireplace and a chandelier are the first things on his mind. Read the rest of this entry »

 

Tips for Fireplace Efficiency

01 Feb

With energy costs higher than they have ever been in recent history, it pays to find ways to reduce your home heating costs by using a fireplace. Although most of today’s homes no longer rely on a fireplace for heating purposes, they are still in high demand. Do you have a fireplace? Then your home has a dirty little secret – the fireplace that is designed to warm your house is actually doing the opposite and costing you hundreds of dollars in energy costs. Don’t fret – with a little investment of time and money, you can turn the inefficient fireplace into a powerhouse heater that will reduce your energy bills and add even more charm to your existing fireplace. The following are several things that you can do yourself to drastically reduce the heating costs associated with the inefficiency of your fireplace.

Consider to use a Top Sealing Dampers! Heating and cooling your home will take more than half the energy you use in your home. Top Sealing Dampers replace the fireplace throat damper and are installed at the top of the chimney. The top sealing damper has a seal that acts like a storm door keeping the expensive conditioned air inside the house and the outside air – outside. This principle works year round, whether you’re heating or cooling your house. This product can be purchased online and is easily installed by either a homeowner or a handyman. Read the rest of this entry »