Friday, January 31, 2014

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Minuteman International 2-1/2-Quart Cast Iron Humidifying Kettle
Customer Ratings: 3 stars
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Purchased this kettle back in December and have been using it ontop of my woodstove to humidify the air. First off, what's pictured is a bronze/gold colored handle; however, when I got it, the handle was actually silver. It was a little annoying, but it was no bigie for me. I bought this because it has a porcelain enamel finish so the inside would not rust (as opposed to traditional cast iron kettles without an enamel finish). Well, after about 2 months of use, it began to rust on the inside. I looked at where it was rusting and it appears the inside of the kettle was not completely finished in enamel (looks like they missed some spots in the coating process). Contacted the seller and the only have a 30 day return policy so I'm stuck with it. :( Too bad for me, but maybe not for whoever might read this review.

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After having Amazon (Thank you Amazon) replace the first pot because it chipped during shipping due to weak packing for such a heavy item, we received the second pot and it went badly from there. They coat the thing in lacquer, supposedly to deter rust, and my wife spent hours trying to get it off the bottom and out of the inside. She never did get it all.

The top is way too loose and falls to the side and hangs and yes it was put on correctly. When you put the springy handle on the pot you have to be extremely careful not to let the pointy edges touch the pot as it will chip. Ours chipped pushing the handle end through the holes. We were stunned at how easy it chipped.

It is now an ornamental piece because my wife will never use it to heat water for tea and the chipped areas means it will not sit proudly on our wood burning insert hearth. I would look around first and make this your last choice. We are already looking for another pot (different brand) from Amazon.

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We purchased this kettle as a humidifier for the wood-burning stove. The color is amazing and the kettle is sturdy. You will have to assemble the handle yourself and we found out why: it easily chips the coating over the cast iron. I made it worse by clipping in the handle, then realizing how it is supposed to assemble (lid loops over rear handle hole, metal ring over lid loop, THEN insert the handle). There were instructions for curing the metal, but not for assembly so in my eagerness to put the handle on I realized my mistake. The beautiful coating chipped putting the handle on as well as taking it off. I recommend the kettle, but just assemble it right the first time.

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I have had one of these for about ten years. It's rusty on the inside but the outside finish is flawless. I just polished it. Looks good.

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Skytech 1410 T/LCD Fireplace Remote Control On/Off with LCD Temp Review

Skytech 1410 T/LCD Fireplace Remote Control On/Off with LCD Temp Display
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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I purchased this Skytech unit to add a remote to my fireplace. The installation was very easy, taking less than 10 minutes. Once attached it allows you to remote turn the unit on at whatever level it was last set. The timer is also a great feature. At the time I purchased, this unit was actually quite a bit cheaper than others both online and in the store.

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Installed this to fix a really old builder grade remote that no longer worked. Extremely easy to install and works wonderfully. Very happy with this purchase.

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We purchased this Skytech controller to replace an Ambient unit that had shorted out after only five years use. Originally, we'd planned to replace the unit with the same brand, but Ambient was double the price (?) and as we couldn't order directly from Amazon, but were redirected to the Ambient site, they wanted us to pay somewhere around $11 for shipping.

So, not seeing that there was any additional value for the extra money, we decided to give the Skytech controller a try. Voila! It works like a charm, and unlike our previous Ambient unit, was very easy to set and control. One thing though, don't try to install this if you're not qualified to do so. My hubby is a master electrician, so this was a no-brainer for him. But for a person with no experience, please ask for help. (Safety first!)

The unit is really basic, with only an On-Auto-Off Switch and the remote control also has only On-Off-Timer-Set on its face. In a world where we are inundated with fancy gadgetry, it's nice to see a simple way to warm yourself by the fire. Buy it!

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Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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My old spark cap on top of the chimney rusted away, and I had a serious problem with starlings nesting in my chimney for quite a while before I finally found this.

Stainless means buying it just once and never worrying about it again. Can't find any fault with that! The fit was very loose, and I couldn't find a size that was closer, but replacing the included screws with longer stainless ones got the job done, no problems.

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I had my gutter contractor install this item when he was working on my roof. Easy to install and very good built product. Highly recommended.

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This item worked out great, it was exactly what I needed. It fit perfect on my chimney and it was easy to install.

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works great, just in time for the winter months, no more water running down the inside of my chimney...good investment

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Cheap Cast Iron Grate (j18)

Cast Iron Grate
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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The grate fit great! Lets the ash fall through just fine. I'm happy. I just need to type 7 more words to summit feedback

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My old black iron fireplace grates had a bad habit of melting. They would get cherry red in the center and droop down to the floor of the fireplace. I remembered as a child, that my folks had a cast iron pot-bellied stove in the basement and while it would get cherry red during those long ago Minnesota winters, it never melted.I'm in Louisiana now , but we get some cold weather and so far, this grate has been perfect. I expect many more years of service out of it. At 70 years of age, I consider this a life-time grate!

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I purchase lots of things from Amazon because they offer free shipping on a lot of items. Unfortunately they do not offer free shipping on this item. I found this item with free shipping to a local store in my area. The price was a bit higher however they had a coupon that brought the price down to the same as the Amazon price & I saved the $11.65 shipping. Of course I opted to save the shipping charge, it was a no brainer. When in doubt check it out. This grate is very well made & makes a fire in a small fireplace much more efficient than the cheap one that comes with the original fireplace. This is my second Vestal J-18 grate & I have been using this fireplace for over 21 years total, they are a quality product. Vestal also makes different models of this grate that will work for larger fireplace or wood/coal heaters. all you need to do is make measurements of your firebox & get the one that best meets your needs.

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Arrived pretty well packed. It is one piece and fairly sturdy.

The dimensions match the description. I actually used it inside my masonry heater after the original grate died.

This one may not last much longer, but at this price if I get a year or two it will be a good deal.

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Arrow Shed AR108-A Arlington 10-Feet by 8-Feet Steel Storage Shed
Customer Ratings: 3 stars
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I bought this at our local Lowes store for $315. I guess that Lowe's had a lot of trouble with this kind of shed. It comes with about 520 screws and bolts. To use this screws and bolts you will have to drill at least 250 holes as half of the existing holes are at the wrong place. After we started to assemble this shed we found out that the separate floor kit ($70) does not make any sense. We asked our local Lowe's store if they would know some contractor. They declined and told us that they had their demo unit built by a contractor. This contractor was not willing to assemble this building as he had already to much trouble with the demo units at Lowes. To many parts don't fit.

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I bought my shed from Home Depot for 298$

The most difficult part of this shed was deciding on which method to use for a foundation. Since it comes with a floor kit the task was really about clearing a level space. After a discussion with a guy at Lowe's, (Went to Lowe's for the plywood, etc.) he recommended laying down 3 10' 4x4's parallel to each other. One for the front edge, one for the back edge and one right down the middle. After doing a some light trenching with a pick/mattock (not unlike this one: Pick Mattock 2-1/2 Lb), I got them square and level to one another.

I did find the instructions to be lacking in some spots. And did not always agree with the order specified in them. I assembled all possible parts to pre-assemble. The instructions have you assemble the framework first, but I went ahead and mounted brackets to the gables, and assembled the doors as well. Once I screwed the floor kit and floor frame to the 4x4's the assembly went quickly. I'd schedule 8 hours for shed assembly and lunch.

By the time I got to the third wall, I found it best to put the screws in just enough to hold the whole wall/roof panel in place, working from the outside to the center of each individual piece or section, and then go back and tighten the screws. The ribs in the sheet metal will compress a bit making them more rigid and will also bring the pre-drilled holes into alignment. I could see how others might not have the patience to work with this kit but found I was able to align all but 2 or 3 holes. I did not need to re-drill any holes. (Ribs will compress from \_/ to |_| ~ish)

I was less than thrilled about the success of screwing the plywood to the floor kit. Wood to metal. The instructions say to use drywall screws. And in truth these did work best. Use fine thread though. NOT coarse. The spots where I could go all the way through the metal into the 4x4's are solid, but the flex in the metal has a tendency to pop loose any over-tightened screws in the floor. Another possible fix would be to sandwich the floor-kit with plywood. This way the screws have enough of a bite to actually go flush to your plywood flooring.

I did also order and install the auger anchor kit: Auger Anchor Kit. My one gripe here was that the cable buckled the rib at the top of the wall when I tightened them.

All said and done I'm very happy with this shed. It was definitely worth the 300$ + augers and lumber. More importantly my wife and I can park in the garage again :D

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It's ok, took over a month to put it together, still not complete, using 3 men. It 's very frustrating will not recommend

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Thursday, January 30, 2014

Canvas Replacement Carrier With Handles For Wood Holder Reviews

Canvas Replacement Carrier With Handles For Wood Holder
Customer Ratings: 3.5 stars
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I thought it was the size of the one that needed replacing. But it's really smaller than pictured. Sometimes it best to shop for something's in store.

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I have had one of these before. Not the same company but its done ok. Its now starting to fall apart a bit but these newer ones seem better yet. I ordered two, that way I will always have one on hand. If they last as long as the other one, I will be more than happy!

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Thermodisc Kit
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Installation was easy. Turns blower on at a warmer temperature and of as the wood burner cools. I had a timer on the blower prior to this purchase. Works much easier with the Thermodisc Kit.

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Grand Aspirations Fireplace Stove BESKG-1500
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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I absolutely love this fireplace. It's a great accent to my living room and makes it very cozy. Also, heats up the entire room. Highly recommended!!

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Realistic flames and logs as far as electric fireplaces go; has fan that sends heat outward but can operate without fan. Quick warmup. I use it on my 100 sq foot glass side/roofed sunroom in winter (makes entire room toasty despite all the glass) and then got a second as supplemental heat source and ambiance for a 900 sq foot basement/entertainment room. Heats much better than the heater buried in my ceiling fan in the sunroom. Supposedly covers 400 sq feet but I think it does much better. No remote but that's one less thing to go wrong in my book. If you are sensitive to smells, note it has a moderate smell of newness burning at first but it lessens after about five uses. Lots of compliments and requests as to where I got it.

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This fireplace is great and it looks pretty realistic. I had a problem with mine, but it had nothing to do with the fireplace iteself and the seller was more than helpful in helping me work it out.

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This is the second product of this type I have purchased in the last year or so. I originally wanted a unit for my 3-seasons room which has no built-in source of heat in the winter time. Unfortunately, the first unit a bought (not this make or model) sat low to the ground. Since my room is carpeted, I just wasn't comfortable with clearance between the heater and the floor. The fire hazard made me move that unit to my basement where I have bare floors. I saw this model and noticed it appeared to sit up higher than other units and sure enough it does! It is easy to operate and is very attractive. The only feature it doesn't have that I miss from the first unit I purchased is a built-in thermostat. This kicks out continuous heat at a level you choose. It has a high and low setting, and you can turn off the "flames" if you just want heat without the light show. Mine runs all the time on the low setting with medium heat intensity, and so far it seems pretty efficient since my electric bill hasn't significantly increased. Because of the lack of a thermostat, I give this product 4 stars. If you have plush carpeting, this unit is definitely worth your consideration.

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FMI 5 Piece Log Accent Kit For Bottom Of Firebox - Ceramic Fiber
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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They look real on our fire pit. I surrounded them with course cat litter to provide the ash affect.I do not know why these logs are so expensive but there are no cheap ones out there.

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I bought these with some pine cones and glowing embers to make my propane fire pit look so very realistic. People cant believe the fire isn't a wood one except for they cant smell the smoke. Very realistic when burning.

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Looks fake and thought it was over priced. We are using them but they don't look very realistic . Not real happy with this product.

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It arrived unbroken! That was my biggest concern because it was a gift. Makes the portable propane fire pit look much more inviting.

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I rated these a 4 as I haven't actually "burned them" yet. The look is very real and when arranged properly (with a good BTU burner), they provide the perfect, final touch to our fire pit. They also go great with the crushed, grey lava rock crystals.

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Hearth Cricket Polished Review

Hearth Cricket Polished
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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I was looking for something decorative that I could put on our wood stove as it's a big black boring hunk of metal. I read that crickets are supposed to be a traditional sign of good luck when placed on the hearth and, after looking online at many different options, I selected this one. It arrived quickly and in perfect condition. The cricket is cute, especially his little antennas, and he looks great perched on the top of the stove. Several people have commented on him. One note: As the cricket is metal, he heats up quickly and cannot be handled at all while the stove is hot. So if you have children around the house who might want to pick him up, the top of the stove may not be the best place for this item.

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Wednesday, January 29, 2014

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Graphite Finiish Log Holder W/ Leaves
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I bought this bellow online because I liked the flowing shape and reasonable price. Within 3 weeks of using it the leather cracked in several places around the tip and sides. It now leaks so much that it focuses very little air out of the tip and into the wood stove.

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in my opinion this item should only be used as a fireplace piece of art. it wont work well as a real bellows it doesnt blow much air and 19" puts you close to the fire. as a bellows it gets 1 star, as art it gets 3 more.

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MEECO?S RED DEVIL Firelighting Squares, 144 pieces Review

MEECO?S RED DEVIL Firelighting Squares, 144 pieces
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Sitting in front of a roaring fire as we speak, made easy with the use of these fire starters. They ignite much easier than two other types I've tried and burn for several minutes, ensuring that the fire gets going. I heat my home primarily with a wood stove, so it is imperative that I start the fire as fast as I can on those cold mornings and these starters make it so much easier. Now that I have tried them and know how well they work, I will be ordering more to have on hand. Please understand that I am a real guy up here in Canada who has found an exceptional product and wants to share...I am not a copy writer nor do I have any affiliation with this company or this web site. Cheers and happy burning...stay warm!

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I purchased these for my elderly Mother for her woodstove. I had tried others in the past and she had difficulties breaking up the blocks as they were very thick and hard on her hands. She often had to use many more than was necessary due to that problem, making it an expensive alternative to kindling.

When she tried these she was amazed at how easily they separated and she only had to use 1 to get the fire going. The boxes are small and easily stored, the ease of use is incredible and at price made it easy for me to stock her up for the entire winter, with no worries of her not being able to use them correctly when I couldn't be there to break them up for her.

I will be stocking up on more of these as they are perfect for her and work better than any others we've tried in the past. On the box it said to use 2 or 3 but all that's needed is 1 small square to get the fire blazing, a very convenient and economical solution. Highly recommended and the ease of use is beyond compare. An excellent product!

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I never had used any kind of fire starter other than paper and wood chips, and I have a gas starter in my fireplace too. I much prefer these fire starters. They are cheap (I only use one per fire) and they always light easily. My husband is even successful and he has problems with other methods. We couldn't be happier!

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I've just started using these to light natural untreated firewood that have been stored both indoors and outdoors in my fireplace. Plan on using 4 to 6 blocks to get a fire going unless you live in a very dry climate (I am in the northeast). The blocks create an intense flame when lit but if you plan to use a single block, you would have to light tinder with it to fully light firewood. If you are using it for charcoal in a chimney starter, one block is more than sufficient.

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I have been buying various kinds of fire starters for several years to use previously, in a fireplace insert, and currently, in a free standing wood stove. I had found a kind we really liked, but the store where we had been buying them went out of business. Then, I found these, SureStart Firelighting Squares,Firestarter Squares, 144PK BOX FIRE STARTER online and they looked similar to what we had been using. We received them within two days of placing the order. Yes, they are EXACTLY what I was looking for and they work GREAT!!! I will buy this kind for as long as I am able. They light in a split second and ignite the kindling or wood on the first try. We never have to use more than one square! And the price on these is about a third of what I had been paying!! Fantastic Item for a Great price!!

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Panacea 15200 4-Foot Deluxe Log Rack with Cover Reviews

Panacea 15200 4-Foot Deluxe Log Rack with Cover
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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I ordered this for my house in Maine and had it delivered to the man who watches over the place when I am not there. He put it together, and said it was not hard to do. The rack itself is nice looking and sturdy. The cover is not as depicted on the Amazon site, where it appears to be a neatly fitting grey thing. Instead, what I have is a rather loose, oversized black plastic cover that adds very little to the appearance of my deck. In fact, it looks pretty sloppy. It has a few velcro fasteners and covers the logs loosely, but I don't at all like the way it looks and wish I had found a rack with a fitted, perhaps zippered, cover. If I took the cover off it would look pretty nice, but the whole point was to be able to keep logs outside and protected from the rain and snow. I feel the product information was misleading, since the inset picture shows a cover that in no way resembles what I got.

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I purchased this product for outdoor storage of logs for firewood, and am pleased with the purchase. The product is easy to assemble, which is good as the instructions are lacking, and is very sturdy upon completion. The cover for the unit allows for oversized logs, keeps the logs dry, and is easy to open and close.

Pros: Easy assembly, light weight and yet sturdy construction, matches product description.

Cons: Very limited documentation

Overall, very happy with the product so far.

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Looked around for a rack for my back porch and came across this on Amazon.Bought it with free shipping,came in a few days and was very easy and fast to put together. Loaded it to the top with firewood it is solid as a rock.The cover it came with is a little over sized if you have longer pieces of wood mine are 16 to 20 inch pieces .The reason Im telling you the length of the wood is to say the cover fits kinda lose over the rack and wood so its not a pain to slide the cover over it after you load up your wood.Love this thing ,should have bought it years ago.

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Cover is very cheap. Not like the picture at all. It is basicly a black tarp you would buy at the Home Depot.

Over priced for what you get even though the metal frame isn't bad.

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This log rack is just the right size for me as I have limited storage space. It does not hold an entire cord, but it can handle 1/2 cord. Has a cover to keep logs dry and the rack keeps the logs off the porch floor, eliminating easy access for termites to get into my home. Price is reasonable too!

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