Have a very nice active fireplace with the bush of a button on a remote controller! Very realistic flames and glowing, burning logs. The heat given off completes the effect.
The raised log basket looks good even when the "fire" is turned off. Because real burning logs in a fireplace are not in front of a vertical wall, the black rear panel was a concern. However, in the fireplace it blends with the blackened fire bricks and is not a distraction. Some brands have "mirrored" panels which are more noticable. Reviews of other manufacturers inserts complained about heater fan noise. The hum of the ClassicFlame fan is not noticable, it is almost like the sound of a real fire.
A very satisfactory electric fireplace insert. It is ready to plug in and enjoy right out of the box.Purchased this for my sister who was tired of buying wood for her fireplace. Quality built and the flames are very realistic. Not recommended if you want to warm a big room, more suited for a small bedroom if you want to add warmth. This one was placed in a living room and everyone loves it!
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Tuesday, November 18, 2014
Sunday, July 20, 2014
Cheap Caframo Limited 812AM-BBX Heat Powered Wood Stove Fan
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List Price: $164.99
Sale Price: $130.00
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I bought my fan in January 2012, and it shipped from Hardware Sales. The fan worked fine out of the box. It warmed up and started spinning in a matter of minutes. It only took a few more minutes for me to notice the difference it makes. The fan is virtually silent, and it does not produce any noticeable air movement (you have to put your hand rather close to it to feel the air move) but it works! I've been having trouble with very cold corners of my house, but this fan really spreads the heat out. It should pay for itself pretty quickly as I will be able to turn off supplemental electric heat in various rooms.
The down side:
My fan worked for less than 24 hours. It slowed way down, though the stove temperature was still hot enough to be powering the fan. Confused, I checked Caframo's website and found a question about slowing down on the FAQ page. It asks you to enter your model, and if you select 812 AirMax (this model) it then asks for the serial number to your fan. I entered my number and a page popped up saying that this particular fan was part of a bad production run and that it needed a replacement motor. It asks for address info and then confirms that they will send a replacement motor free of charge. They have a video on their website to show how to replace it (simple task).
So. . . if the product had worked properly, I would have given it 5 stars. Since Caframo seems to acknowledge the problem and makes it easy to remedy, I'm willing to give it another shot. Until it's up and working though, I have t give it 1 star.
What's a little bit irritating is that they know which ones are problematic, but that did not stop it from arriving at my doorstep. With more organization, I would think they could make an effort to recall the product from their distributors and replace them before they get into the hands of customers. In the meantime, I'll be paying for heat for a few more days.
In addition, Caframo should have informed me of the defect when I registered the product online (which meant entering the serial number).
I am glad I checked their website, otherwise I would have just thought it was poorly designed and that I had wasted $130. I feel bad for customers who might not check up on it and are stuck with a poorly working fan.
I'll update my review once the problem is fixed.
However, there are some issues with this fan that prevent me from using this as I had hoped. It's still a useful purchase, but I figured I'd spell out some of the issues so other people can be aware of some of the limitations before they buy this.
-as far as I can tell, the fan does not automatically start. I've waited until the stove was 550 and the only way to get the fan going is to manually give it a spin. I have a thermostat on the stove top
-it takes a while for the heat from the stove to reach the fan, so you have to wait like 20-30 minutes after the stove has reached temperature before the fan will work.
-the fan spins very slow at lower temperatures. It really only pushes a good amount of air at like 500-600.
Unfortunately, this vastly limits the fan's usefulness to me, as I usually start a fire before work or bed and leave while the stove is still at 250-300. I don't have time to wait another 30-60 minutes for the stove to be at a high temperature and the heat to have reached the fan to manually spin and start the fan.
It's a neat little device and works great on days that I am home. It also works great when I have company over and I can turn off the loud blower. But it doesn't work so great for the reason I bought it. I don't regret purchasing it, but I do wish it did more.
I have read reviews about people holding tinsel & paper in front of the fan and not seeing any movement, which I think is either one of three things; either your fan is broken, misplaced on the stovetop (directions tell you exactly where to place it) or simple ignorance. If you want to SEE movement, don't hold your paper or tinsel or tissue directly in front of that fan, hold it to the outer sides of the fan where the blades are actually moving the air from & wait until your fan is really whirring (stovetop temp 450-650 degrees). If you can't feel the warmth moving across the stovetop, you're doing something wrong or your fan is broken.
I also don't think that this is overpriced. We're saving on electricity, we're heating the whole house, the tornado of a fan we had plugged in before did nothing but cool the stove down & keep the house nice & cold in the morning when the fire had died down with the electric fan still blowing across it. This little guy keeps going & has made the most tremendous difference in heating our 1800 sq foot, very poorly insulated home. We have a big pot of water on the opposite side of the stove, too to help with humidity & the fan helps disperse the water vapors more, too, which also adds to the warmth & comfort level. SO should have gotten one sooner!! If this guy quits on us, we'll definitely be back for another one. Seriously a great product!

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I bought my fan in January 2012, and it shipped from Hardware Sales. The fan worked fine out of the box. It warmed up and started spinning in a matter of minutes. It only took a few more minutes for me to notice the difference it makes. The fan is virtually silent, and it does not produce any noticeable air movement (you have to put your hand rather close to it to feel the air move) but it works! I've been having trouble with very cold corners of my house, but this fan really spreads the heat out. It should pay for itself pretty quickly as I will be able to turn off supplemental electric heat in various rooms.
The down side:
My fan worked for less than 24 hours. It slowed way down, though the stove temperature was still hot enough to be powering the fan. Confused, I checked Caframo's website and found a question about slowing down on the FAQ page. It asks you to enter your model, and if you select 812 AirMax (this model) it then asks for the serial number to your fan. I entered my number and a page popped up saying that this particular fan was part of a bad production run and that it needed a replacement motor. It asks for address info and then confirms that they will send a replacement motor free of charge. They have a video on their website to show how to replace it (simple task).
So. . . if the product had worked properly, I would have given it 5 stars. Since Caframo seems to acknowledge the problem and makes it easy to remedy, I'm willing to give it another shot. Until it's up and working though, I have t give it 1 star.
What's a little bit irritating is that they know which ones are problematic, but that did not stop it from arriving at my doorstep. With more organization, I would think they could make an effort to recall the product from their distributors and replace them before they get into the hands of customers. In the meantime, I'll be paying for heat for a few more days.
In addition, Caframo should have informed me of the defect when I registered the product online (which meant entering the serial number).
I am glad I checked their website, otherwise I would have just thought it was poorly designed and that I had wasted $130. I feel bad for customers who might not check up on it and are stuck with a poorly working fan.
I'll update my review once the problem is fixed.
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I bought this hoping it could replace the blower that is built-in to my woodstove, because the blower is very loud and uses electricity. This fan does look very cool, uses no electricity, and pushes a decent amount of air. I'd probably need 2 of them to come close to replacing the blower.However, there are some issues with this fan that prevent me from using this as I had hoped. It's still a useful purchase, but I figured I'd spell out some of the issues so other people can be aware of some of the limitations before they buy this.
-as far as I can tell, the fan does not automatically start. I've waited until the stove was 550 and the only way to get the fan going is to manually give it a spin. I have a thermostat on the stove top
-it takes a while for the heat from the stove to reach the fan, so you have to wait like 20-30 minutes after the stove has reached temperature before the fan will work.
-the fan spins very slow at lower temperatures. It really only pushes a good amount of air at like 500-600.
Unfortunately, this vastly limits the fan's usefulness to me, as I usually start a fire before work or bed and leave while the stove is still at 250-300. I don't have time to wait another 30-60 minutes for the stove to be at a high temperature and the heat to have reached the fan to manually spin and start the fan.
It's a neat little device and works great on days that I am home. It also works great when I have company over and I can turn off the loud blower. But it doesn't work so great for the reason I bought it. I don't regret purchasing it, but I do wish it did more.
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This worked great the first couple fires or so, but then it slowed down dramatically. The instructions that come with it warn you to not use it above a 600 degree fire or so. I have a thermometer on my stovetop that goes to 850, and my fires sometimes get that hot, depending on what kind of wood I'm burning. I'm usually around the 700 range as a high temperature, but I'm sure I've been up to 850. I don't know if I damaged it, or if it just wore out. I certainly don't want to babysit my fire just to have the fan.Honest reviews on Caframo Limited 812AM-BBX Heat Powered Wood Stove Fan
I was skeptical after reading some reviews about this fan, but opted to give it a try. We heat our home with a wood stove and wanted to find something that would 'move' the warm air coming off of the stove that did not use electricity. This fan does it! The difference is amazing!Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Caframo Limited 812AM-BBX Heat Powered Wood Stove Fan
Living in northern Vermont yields some very cold weather, wind, snow & very poorly insulated houses, which is precisely our problem. We'd been looking to purchase one of these fans for several months & finally jumped on it after seeing one at a friend's house on their gas stove. They LOVED there's, had it for several years without incident & said the fan really does make a huge difference. We are so thrilled with this little fan; it works SO well, whirring right along, moving all that cold air that comes in right around across the stove for an outpouring of so much warmth, pushing it throughout the house & reaching even the coolest areas. KICKING ourselves for not buying one earlier in the season! NO noise! Perfect!!I have read reviews about people holding tinsel & paper in front of the fan and not seeing any movement, which I think is either one of three things; either your fan is broken, misplaced on the stovetop (directions tell you exactly where to place it) or simple ignorance. If you want to SEE movement, don't hold your paper or tinsel or tissue directly in front of that fan, hold it to the outer sides of the fan where the blades are actually moving the air from & wait until your fan is really whirring (stovetop temp 450-650 degrees). If you can't feel the warmth moving across the stovetop, you're doing something wrong or your fan is broken.
I also don't think that this is overpriced. We're saving on electricity, we're heating the whole house, the tornado of a fan we had plugged in before did nothing but cool the stove down & keep the house nice & cold in the morning when the fire had died down with the electric fan still blowing across it. This little guy keeps going & has made the most tremendous difference in heating our 1800 sq foot, very poorly insulated home. We have a big pot of water on the opposite side of the stove, too to help with humidity & the fan helps disperse the water vapors more, too, which also adds to the warmth & comfort level. SO should have gotten one sooner!! If this guy quits on us, we'll definitely be back for another one. Seriously a great product!
Sunday, July 13, 2014
Cheap Minuteman International FG6-27E Ember Screen for 27-Inch Grate
The look of this product in picture is deceptive. I was expecting all the black grill work I saw in the picture. What I got was that little black thing lying on top of the grill work. I was looking for a grate, not an ember screen. The ember screen is working ok so far. My complaint is that the picture is deceptive. The picture should have only the product being sold.
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After lighting the first fire it melted....terrible quality I recommend everybody save your money on this one its like LIGHTING YOUR MONEY ON FIRE!!!Best Deals for Minuteman International FG6-27E Ember Screen for 27-Inch Grate
This is not a 24" screen, which was what I was looking for to fit my existing grate. It is 20" on the front and 18" across the back. so it doesn't fit all the way across my grate and has a 2" gap on each side. It has stiff bars welded onto both ends. I use 2 and spread them out. It keeps fires burning longer and hotter with a more clean burn, less ash and charred pieces to fall through and have to clean up. This screen would fit the grate shown in the photo much better than mine because the 24" measurement is taken across the bottom from foot to foot.Honest reviews on Minuteman International FG6-27E Ember Screen for 27-Inch Grate
The image with the grate shows the full grate and can barely see the screen. When i was delivered i was surprised to get just the thin screen. However, the screen is doing it's job covering the area of my existing grate that as fractured away from years of use. It arrived ahead of the scheduled delivery date, too.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Minuteman International FG6-27E Ember Screen for 27-Inch Grate
The new grate I purchased did not have an ember screen but allowed more air circulation; the addition of the screen created a perfect grate.HomArt Large Decorative Batea Painting Matches Review
Decorative..but a bit over priced. Met my needs and save me from hunting around town for them. ....too many words required..that I I don't often post feedback!
Friday, July 11, 2014
World Marketing CG Bristol Electric Stove Reviews
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List Price: $108.99
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I guess you get what you pay for...but I just wanted the ambience of a "flame" in my living room. The heat is a bonus. I was replacing a previous electric fireplace. The flame "effect" has already stopped working, and I've only had it for about a month or so. If I "bang" on the back of it, the flame tries to work, but makes a grinding noise and quits again. My advice is to spend more money and get something a bit better than this.

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I guess you get what you pay for...but I just wanted the ambience of a "flame" in my living room. The heat is a bonus. I was replacing a previous electric fireplace. The flame "effect" has already stopped working, and I've only had it for about a month or so. If I "bang" on the back of it, the flame tries to work, but makes a grinding noise and quits again. My advice is to spend more money and get something a bit better than this.
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I purchased this item on Sunday afternoon and it arrived via UPS ground this morning (Wed). I noticed instantly that the unit does not resemble the online or box photo. The handle is very shiny brass and the front door is shiny plastic (like a child's cheap toy#. The rest of the unit is made of thin, shiny metal #again, like a child's toy#. The legs are platic. It took about ten minutes to remove from the box and screw in the legs. It turned on instantly and has been running since #for about two hours). It makes more noise than I had anticipated but it's not overpowering. I am rating this four stars because I have no previous experience with electric fireplaces and I am not sure how what I have described compares with other units. If you are looking for an affordable, small, ambient, supplemental heat source that looks nice from across the room then buy this unit. If you are looking for something substantial or authentic, you will be disappointed.Best Deals for World Marketing CG Bristol Electric Stove
This small stove looks nice, but is very cheaply built. When you open the front door, the plastic bends almost to the point of breaking just to overcome the magnet that holds it shut. The fan is very noisy sometimes, other times it's quiet. The bearings act like they were going out from day one. The flames work.....sometimes. If they don't move, bang the sides and they usually take off. I should have sent this back, but it really wasn't worth the effort after assembling it.Honest reviews on World Marketing CG Bristol Electric Stove
This stove has a great flame and has a more rustic style than other stoves we looked at. It is a excellent heater for a smaller room or apartment.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for World Marketing CG Bristol Electric Stove
I just love it! You can use the fireplace stove with or without heat. This unit heats up my master bedroom without making it too hot. And the fan keeps the heat moving. I used the unit overnight and it still did not get too hot.Thursday, June 12, 2014
Reviews of Dimplex TDS8515TB Celeste Electric Stove, Glossy Black
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List Price: $499.00
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The Dimplex Celeste Stove is well made and a much better value than the cheaper stoves that are available.
The "fire" in the stove is realistic especially the glowing embers. To a casual glance it looks like a real fire (although with careful examination the "flames" are not as realistic). The cabinet is very sturdy and gives a well-built feel. The cream color is nice and the finish is durable.
Note that the stove can use a lot of electricity 15 amps when the fire, air filter, and heater are all working. If you have it plugged into a 15 amp circuit any additional load (a lamp, tv, etc.) on the circuit will trip the circuit breaker. Ideally it should have a dedicated circuit for its exclusive use.
Instant heat ( if you want ) , and a SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL, very realistic looking
"flame". After all this time using it I'm still tempted to touch the top to make sure it isn't overheating . It looks that real.
Recently I moved this unit to our Bedroom and put a Dimplex electric fireplace insert in the fireplace ( Dimplex Deluxe 23" insert ~ $300 on Amazon). I like it
very much, but I must admit I still prefer the "old stove" for the absolutely best looking flame. You can't go wrong with Dimplex. They are the Gold Standard for realistic electric fires.
Pros:
-nice looking
-heats the room rather well...about 2 degrees per hour (not fast, but it's not a big unit, but then will hold it there pretty well)
Cons
-thermostat in the back so a little hard to reach
-can't set a particular temperature, have to let the room get comfortable and then dial down until you hear a "click"
-thermostat seems rather sensitive (slightly further turning = room gets too cold/too warm)
-no timer to allow it to turn on automatically in the AM
-3-stage "on" settings where heat is the last stage...can't have JUST heat, must have fire as well. Air filter/blower WILL be on at all times if you want heat (cycle goes: fire on --> fire + blower on --> fire + blower + heater on)
All in all satisfied, but I wish it had a little more control over the temperature and I wish you could set it to have JUST heat on so it came on/off with thermostat.
Well constructed, heavy cast iron, very realistic fire and logs!

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The Dimplex Celeste Stove is well made and a much better value than the cheaper stoves that are available.
The "fire" in the stove is realistic especially the glowing embers. To a casual glance it looks like a real fire (although with careful examination the "flames" are not as realistic). The cabinet is very sturdy and gives a well-built feel. The cream color is nice and the finish is durable.
Note that the stove can use a lot of electricity 15 amps when the fire, air filter, and heater are all working. If you have it plugged into a 15 amp circuit any additional load (a lamp, tv, etc.) on the circuit will trip the circuit breaker. Ideally it should have a dedicated circuit for its exclusive use.
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I bought this item about Three Years ago We progressed from a wood burning fireplace, to a Gas insert ( really beautiful but expensive to use), "Down" to this unit. I would never have dreamed that THIS solution would be far the best.Instant heat ( if you want ) , and a SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL, very realistic looking
"flame". After all this time using it I'm still tempted to touch the top to make sure it isn't overheating . It looks that real.
Recently I moved this unit to our Bedroom and put a Dimplex electric fireplace insert in the fireplace ( Dimplex Deluxe 23" insert ~ $300 on Amazon). I like it
very much, but I must admit I still prefer the "old stove" for the absolutely best looking flame. You can't go wrong with Dimplex. They are the Gold Standard for realistic electric fires.
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We bought this stove four years ago for a cottage porch. It is absolutely beautiful! Wish I had another for my house. One year we brought it home for a while while the cottage was closed for the winter. So we LOVE IT!!!Honest reviews on Dimplex TDS8515TB Celeste Electric Stove, Glossy Black
We purchased this unit to help us heat a medium/large space in our 80 year old that isn't as well insulated or heated as the rest of the house. With the house thermostat set to 67 degrees, that room is 62 in the morning when we wake up and it's in the low 30s at night. So we got this heater...Pros:
-nice looking
-heats the room rather well...about 2 degrees per hour (not fast, but it's not a big unit, but then will hold it there pretty well)
Cons
-thermostat in the back so a little hard to reach
-can't set a particular temperature, have to let the room get comfortable and then dial down until you hear a "click"
-thermostat seems rather sensitive (slightly further turning = room gets too cold/too warm)
-no timer to allow it to turn on automatically in the AM
-3-stage "on" settings where heat is the last stage...can't have JUST heat, must have fire as well. Air filter/blower WILL be on at all times if you want heat (cycle goes: fire on --> fire + blower on --> fire + blower + heater on)
All in all satisfied, but I wish it had a little more control over the temperature and I wish you could set it to have JUST heat on so it came on/off with thermostat.
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Great looking stove, however, I find that there is no much heat thrown out. Over time the room does get heated but not very fast. My last stove had two fan speeds; which helped move the heated air much quicker. THis unit does not have that feature and I miss it.Well constructed, heavy cast iron, very realistic fire and logs!
Monday, May 5, 2014
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Legare 36-Inch Dresser Reviews
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This line of furniture blows me away. Took minutes to assemble, easier than some Legos :) looks great, very sturdy, free shipping. Perfect combination!!!

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This line of furniture blows me away. Took minutes to assemble, easier than some Legos :) looks great, very sturdy, free shipping. Perfect combination!!!
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For the office. Easy, perfect, beautiful furniture. Best decision I've made, and very cost effective. I just love this furniture!Best Deals for Legare 36-Inch Dresser
I totally love it. I totally works for clothes, or as a tv stand! Very easy to set up as well!Honest reviews on Legare 36-Inch Dresser
I love this dresser -That is all I can say -that is all i want to sayit was the perfect match.Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Buy Essex Media Stand
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List Price: $499.99
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This stand arrived yesterday, one or two days earlier than expected and just in time to put it together before the new LCD TV arrived. I've been assembling furniture, from book cases to office desks, since my college days, many decades ago. This unit is simply the easiest to assemble of any of them including the units from Denmark and Sweden. No special connectors, just dowels and screws. All holes are pre-drilled and the dowel holes are just the right size with no hammering needed. Even the large back panel uses small screws rather than the tiny nails or brads that are usually used. The whole thing went together using just a Phillips screwdriver, and from unpacking through assembling to hauling out the empty box took 45 minutes tops. The finish is excellent and the color is prefect for our living room.
The item arrived ahead of schedule and was easy enough to assemble. It took me well over half an hour, but there was nothing difficult about it. The glass and everything were packed very carefully and nothing was broken. I think they also included a few spare screws and parts, so that's always nice.
All told, this is a fantastic product at a terrific price which beats the equivalent item (Durham Media Stand, $400) at World Market. It is the perfect size for my 46" flatscreen HDTV, BluRay player, and compact stereo system (including speakers, on their sides). Five stars.
I do recommend that you measure your entertainment equipment before purchasing. I didn't measure first but knew that I was going to buy a new stereo receiver (my biggest component) so I wasn't too concerned about it. Once I got it, I soon realized that the old receiver wasn't going to fit. I then went online and started searching for my new receiver only to find that most receivers won't fit into the console. I finally found one but will still need to cut out a portion of the back to have enough room for the wires.

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This stand arrived yesterday, one or two days earlier than expected and just in time to put it together before the new LCD TV arrived. I've been assembling furniture, from book cases to office desks, since my college days, many decades ago. This unit is simply the easiest to assemble of any of them including the units from Denmark and Sweden. No special connectors, just dowels and screws. All holes are pre-drilled and the dowel holes are just the right size with no hammering needed. Even the large back panel uses small screws rather than the tiny nails or brads that are usually used. The whole thing went together using just a Phillips screwdriver, and from unpacking through assembling to hauling out the empty box took 45 minutes tops. The finish is excellent and the color is prefect for our living room.
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We decided to go with darker accents in our living room. I wanted to replace an old oak colored particle board unit. I found this and read the reviews. I decided to go for it. I would start off with that the other reviewer was correct. This is a very shallow unit, and the inner sliding door takes up approx. 3/4" on both sides. Measure your electronics INCLUDING THE CABLES that come out of the rear. My modern electronics weren't a problem, but my old cable box was a pain. Otherwise this is a superior unit. The workmanship is excellent! The only problem was the dowel holes were wider than the dowels. Other than that, it was the easiest piece I have ever assembled, and GLORY BE no turn lock Fasteners!! It is a mix of hard wood and particle board. Only a few parts are particle, and they are very strong and dense. The finish is perfect, and is exactly what we were looking for. Also it is surprisingly light compared the one it replaced. (Particle board is way heavier than real wood). Overall I am extremely pleased with this unit. I would have given it 4.5 stars if it was possible. The Only reasons are the depth and the dowels. If I could speak with the manufacturer, I would ask: WOULD 5 MORE INCHES HAVE KILLED YOU? P.S. This unit was made in Vietnam NOT China like the matching media tower also from SEI. (It was junk compared to this)Best Deals for Essex Media Stand
The piece went together easily and looked perfect in our den. However, I then cleaned up some saw dust thinking it was from its construction---only to discover more saw dust in the evening and, again the next day. We have a piece that came with WOOD BEARING BEETLES!!! What a PAIN! I would like Amazon to replace the item for free. Think about what a customer would have to do to return this item! It looked nice but, who wouldv'e known it was full of bugs by looking at it! I hope Amazon steps up to the plate for their customer!Honest reviews on Essex Media Stand
I was afraid the furniture might not live up to the pictures. I was relieved when it turned out to be a very heavy hardwood product with a beautiful modern stain. The only part that looks less than top quality is the bevel around the top surface. It is a solid resin with no wood grain. Still, several months after owning it, the piece looks just as good as new, no worn corners or anything.The item arrived ahead of schedule and was easy enough to assemble. It took me well over half an hour, but there was nothing difficult about it. The glass and everything were packed very carefully and nothing was broken. I think they also included a few spare screws and parts, so that's always nice.
All told, this is a fantastic product at a terrific price which beats the equivalent item (Durham Media Stand, $400) at World Market. It is the perfect size for my 46" flatscreen HDTV, BluRay player, and compact stereo system (including speakers, on their sides). Five stars.
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The console came with a small damaged section in the shipping box but it was well packaged and had no problems. I was able to put the entire console together by myself in about 30 minutes. The look was exactly as presented online.I do recommend that you measure your entertainment equipment before purchasing. I didn't measure first but knew that I was going to buy a new stereo receiver (my biggest component) so I wasn't too concerned about it. Once I got it, I soon realized that the old receiver wasn't going to fit. I then went online and started searching for my new receiver only to find that most receivers won't fit into the console. I finally found one but will still need to cut out a portion of the back to have enough room for the wires.
Friday, February 21, 2014
Review of Panacea Products Corp Fireplace Log Bin/Pan 15946 Firelogs Holders
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This product is compact, yet very sturdy. It fits on my small mantle perfectly. Looks very attractive. Much better than the cardboard box I was previously using
winter turns into spring. Awesome

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This product is compact, yet very sturdy. It fits on my small mantle perfectly. Looks very attractive. Much better than the cardboard box I was previously using
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What a great fire log holder for a small space area, not bulky just enough and foldable when thewinter turns into spring. Awesome
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Really, I cant add anything that has not already been said. This thing is small and ideal if you're looking for a log holder that will not take up too much space. Seriously, its very small. But that does not mean that it cannot hold a nice amount of firewood.Honest reviews on Panacea Products Corp Fireplace Log Bin/Pan 15946 Firelogs Holders
If you're not looking for a huge log holder this is it! Folds up nicely when not using and the price is right!!! Holds a Bag of Logs (Gas Station Variety) easy.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Panacea Products Corp Fireplace Log Bin/Pan 15946 Firelogs Holders
This is a perfect accompaniment to our gas fireplace. We have placed it alongside with fireplace tools and the effect is that it looks like a real wood burner. Nice item.Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Steel Bar Grate (sdp-18-l) Reviews
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List Price: $59.00
Sale Price: $13.77
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Not the product that i expected. it is a lot thinner, flatter and not as sturdy as i expected it to be.Perfect for my intention; decoration. I purchased this with a faux set of light-up fire wood and they look amazing together. And the price was the best part!

List Price: $59.00
Sale Price: $13.77
Today's Bonus: 77% Off

Not the product that i expected. it is a lot thinner, flatter and not as sturdy as i expected it to be.Perfect for my intention; decoration. I purchased this with a faux set of light-up fire wood and they look amazing together. And the price was the best part!
Saturday, February 1, 2014
Discount Napa Forge Leaf and Vine Fireplace Screen with Doors
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List Price: $418.00
Sale Price: $279.00
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The screen was easy to assemble (after I figured out the legs fit over the posts, not in front or behind them) and looks beautiful. It arrived quickly, in excellent condition and I'm thrilled with it. It took quite awhile to find but I'm glad I made the effort.
We also needed something that we could use to keep our then 3 y/o from grabbing onto and tipping over like the foldable version it replaced. This sits close enough to the fireplace that it doesn't give wandering children pause to play with it. It could also be attached to the brick if one desired.
We find cleaning it is best done by vacuuming it with a brush attachment. Ash does tend to collect on the lower portions of the screen
The only downfall, and is a downfall with any screen with doors, is there are gaps that are subject to embers escaping if you prefer burning crackling wood like hemlock. We have had two such rug burners so far. We have had no issues while burning hardwoods.

List Price: $418.00
Sale Price: $279.00
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The screen was easy to assemble (after I figured out the legs fit over the posts, not in front or behind them) and looks beautiful. It arrived quickly, in excellent condition and I'm thrilled with it. It took quite awhile to find but I'm glad I made the effort.
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Well made; fits perfectly. Delivered on time; unfortunately, did not come with all the necessary parts. Fortunately, the missing parts were small and easily replaced. I am very pleased with the look and structure of the screenBest Deals for Napa Forge Leaf and Vine Fireplace Screen with Doors
This fireplace grate looks great in our living room. It is well made and attractive. We love it.Honest reviews on Napa Forge Leaf and Vine Fireplace Screen with Doors
After looking for something that would accomodate our unique fireplace size, we found this and the height is perfect. A lot of standard screens were an inch short. The doors are nice to tend the fire without having to remove it Two front feet and one center rear adjustable to accomodate brick. It is a very nice quality and is in no way a flimsy box store screen. I will buy this again if I ever have to replace it from heat exposure, but after more than 25 fires, no signs of any distortion or discoloring.We also needed something that we could use to keep our then 3 y/o from grabbing onto and tipping over like the foldable version it replaced. This sits close enough to the fireplace that it doesn't give wandering children pause to play with it. It could also be attached to the brick if one desired.
We find cleaning it is best done by vacuuming it with a brush attachment. Ash does tend to collect on the lower portions of the screen
The only downfall, and is a downfall with any screen with doors, is there are gaps that are subject to embers escaping if you prefer burning crackling wood like hemlock. We have had two such rug burners so far. We have had no issues while burning hardwoods.
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
Reviews of Chimney Balloon Fireplace Damper 9"X9" Draft Stopper Pillow Plug
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List Price: $49.99
Sale Price: $44.99
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Great idea...not new...but the first to pantent the design.
The price is too expensive for what it is though.
And I can do just as well with a heavy duty plastic bag filled with fiberglass insulation.

List Price: $49.99
Sale Price: $44.99
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Great idea...not new...but the first to pantent the design.
The price is too expensive for what it is though.
And I can do just as well with a heavy duty plastic bag filled with fiberglass insulation.
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I have a prefabricated fireplace with a 6 inch flue of metal pipe. Not only do I need to control HVAC efficiency in my home, I need to stop the wasps and yellow jackets from getting in my house. The fireplace has a flue damper but it has a tiny opening near the pivot and it lets them in. One option is to get a closing chimney cap but they are $200+, $700-800 if you have it installed. The Chimney Baloon does work as advertised but it is a pain to install in my type of unit. You need one hand on the extender (yes you need the extender) one holding a flashlight and the tube in your mouth all while positioning your body so you are watching what you are doing and making sure the ballon is positioned corectly. Be careful inserting it into your flue beyond the damper and watch out for sharp sheet metal screws. You inflate it to the point of beginning to seal then pull it down in order for it to seal properly. Otherwise if you dont watch it while inflating, it will inflate lop sided and leave a gap. If you pull it down gently it will seal but you have to have the right amount of pressure here. If the balloon was more rounded this would be less of a hassle. (hint hint to the manufacturer) It does work as advertised so I give it 4 stars. Wheather or not the unit leaks air over time and deflates remains to be seen but it appears to be of respectible quality.Best Deals for Chimney Balloon Fireplace Damper 9"X9" Draft Stopper Pillow Plug
This worked very well, exactly as described. It stopped the draft immediately and the room is much more comfortable to be in now. It did take a couple tries to seat it correctly. Also, I recommend wearing disposable gloves, your hands will get messy.Honest reviews on Chimney Balloon Fireplace Damper 9"X9" Draft Stopper Pillow Plug
quick to install, no issues at all. Room is now a piece of cake to warm and cool, also easy to remove if neededSaturday, December 7, 2013
Best Napa Forge Contemporary Hearth Center Deals
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List Price: $448.00
Sale Price: $261.19
Today's Bonus: 42% Off

Napa Forge is an incorrect name. It's made in China, Wung Ho Welding Shop would be a more appropriate name as the manufacturer. Quality is OK. One leg is shorter than the other three. I had to put some cardboard underneath the leg to make it stand evenly. It's only about a quarter of an inch off, but still it's off. The appearance looks good on the hearth and it accentuates the wood stove. Very strong! I stack it with wood every day and it is holding up well. The tools are well made and are meant to be used. Too often fireplace tools are mere accent pieces. That's not the case with these, they are tough.

List Price: $448.00
Sale Price: $261.19
Today's Bonus: 42% Off

Napa Forge is an incorrect name. It's made in China, Wung Ho Welding Shop would be a more appropriate name as the manufacturer. Quality is OK. One leg is shorter than the other three. I had to put some cardboard underneath the leg to make it stand evenly. It's only about a quarter of an inch off, but still it's off. The appearance looks good on the hearth and it accentuates the wood stove. Very strong! I stack it with wood every day and it is holding up well. The tools are well made and are meant to be used. Too often fireplace tools are mere accent pieces. That's not the case with these, they are tough.
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I spent almost a year looking for fireplace tools that I didn't hate, and we're more then my car payment! I have a contemporary looking house and didn't want brass or anything tacky. I love the weight of the tools and the fact that it can hold some wood as well. I have a great dane, that is a bit clumsy, OK a lot clumsy, and this holds up very well to tail hits and bangs! Great buy!!!Best Deals for Napa Forge Contemporary Hearth Center
I was looking for a set that also had space for some wood. This is it. I am satisfied with the price and quality. I would recommend it.Honest reviews on Napa Forge Contemporary Hearth Center
I looked at fireplace tools, but many nice looking ones were quite costly. When looking separately for a firewood rack, I came across this combo and am glad I did. For less than the cost of some tool sets, I got a sturdy clean lined wood rack which also has 4 tools. All I added was a bellows. It's so slim & good looking that I leave it sitting on my elevated hearth, front and center in my main room, loaded with the wood for my next fire.
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