Showing posts with label gas fireplace installation. Show all posts
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Saturday, October 25, 2014

Discount Simple Connect Middleton Collection 32-Inch Bunfoot High Boy TV

Simple Connect Middleton Collection 32-Inch Bunfoot High Boy TV Stand, Mocha Finish
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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This TV stand was easily assembled and looks great. Excellent value! The quality far exceeds what I expected for the very reasonable price.

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This product is excellent. It is easy to assemble, has plenty of shelf space inside to accommodate electronic devices, and is so sturdy that it can support the weight of hefty tube tv set with nary a problem.

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This a great investment. It looks realy high end and I actually put it together in 15 minutes. It is very sturdy. Looks great.

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Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Buy Sonax West Lake 60" Television Fireplace Bench

Sonax West Lake 60' Television Fireplace Bench
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
List Price: $759.00
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My 27" CRT finally went out and I needed a place to put my new 51" plasma. My old Oak Entertainment center was definitely not going to accommodate the TV. None of the TV consoles in the store were appealing. I finally looked on Amazon. I checked the reviews on the smaller Westlake version before I finally decide on this. Mine has shelving rather than the fireplace in the center. It arrived in a kit. The hardware supplied is just enough to put together. Unfortunately for me, they had two screws that were not threaded. The hardware is specific to this furniture and I could not find a comparable item at the local hardware store. This item is not perfect and either needs better quality control on the hardware, or provide at least one more piece of each type of screw or connector than is required. I managed to work around by putting the pieces in places they would not be detected or load bearing. I am in talks w/ the manufacturer for replacements. The kit is heavy (shipping weight 129 lbs), so be prepared to assemble it near where you intend to put it. It took approximately 2.5 hours to assemble. The color is beautiful and it looks very solid. Not at all cheap construction. The picture in this case really is a fair representation of the furniture. I am really pleased with my choice. This model has more storage than I expected. This is a beautiful piece of furniture. Classic, upscale, modern looks; this item is definitely a keeper.

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The TV stand looks great, a nice quality heavy piece of furniture at a great Price. Unfortunately the top piece came in damaged. I contact Wishack, the company I purchased this from, and they quickly shipped out a replacement no questions asked. Best experance working with them. Will definitley purchase from Wishack again!

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I would definitely recommend this product if you are adept at assembly. Pack your patience and inspect each piece BEFORE beginning assembly because if you have a defected piece as I did, it will take a couple weeks to get the replacement. So, inspite of the inconvenience of having to wait on the parts, the final product looks nice and has gotten a lot of "I really like that..."

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Monday, September 15, 2014

Cheap Minuteman International CFB-06 Bouquet Fire back

Minuteman International CFB-06 Bouquet Fire back
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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I purchased this fireback after we lost power with Sandy for a week with the idea it would make my fireplace interior look nicer and project warmth from my gas fireplace into our livingroom. After considering other heavier and larger firebacks which we thought would fit the space better, I decided to try this one for it's attractive traditional design and although it was abit smaller, and lighter it does the job very well of adding warmth to our room. It was somewhat less expensive also, but is very adequate and attractive. I would recomend it for these reasons!

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It's added a nice charm to the fireplace, along with protecting the fire box and helping to send heat into the house.

Saturday, August 9, 2014

Discount Simple Connect 42-Inch Corner Tv Stand

Simple Connect 90021 42-Inch Corner Tv Stand, Oak Finish
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
List Price: $249.99
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I just bought a 40" TV, and needed a corner stand to sit it on. The local stores had nothing that appealed to us, mostly black in color and/or cheap looking faux wood. Amazon had, it appeared, the perfect solution. We have mostly oak furniture, so this stand seemed to be the solution.

Shipping was super-fast, as usual. The unit is very heavy, which usually indicates that some of it is compressed wood chips. It's hard to say which parts are real wood, and which are that sawdust and glue with a veneer pasted on. Assembly was relatively easy, probably took around 30 minutes. As stated, no tools were required. Each part snapped into place, with pre-installed hooks, pegs, and latches.

The finished product looks nice, although I was a bit disappointed in the wood shades. Although it does look primarily like oak, the pieces (top, front, doors, bottom, etc.) mostly have a slightly different shade. The overall effect is that it simply doesn't look as nice and uniform as the one in the picture on Amazon. If not for that, I would give it 5 stars. Still a good deal, in my opinion, for the price.

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This is a really nice piece of furniture and exactly what I was looking for! I put it together all by myself. It was very easy, no tools required with clear instructions. It came well packaged, although one piece was chipped. The instructions included what to do in that event. I emailed them regarding the chipped piece and had the replacement within three days. The unit is quite sturdy and is a lovely addition to my living room. Great price too!

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I need a corner TV stand for a 42" TV and encouraged by the good reviews I decided to take the plunge. I am not technically inclined, don't have many tools around the house and I am skeptical of instructions like "easy to instal" "only minutes to put together," etc. However, my other alternative would have been to purchase one from a furniture store and pay for delivery or rent a P/U truck. So I decided to give this one a try. It arrived in less than a week and it was well packed and protected. You do not need any tools, all the parts just slide in, and everything alined perfectly. Although I would not say it was a breeze, the whole experience was relatively painless. All parts are numbered and if you can follow illustrations, you should be fine. It took me a little over an hour, and probably someone more talented would have no problems to finish the job in half of the time. I needed someone to help me keep parts in place, but I assume a more acrobatic person might be able to do it alone. The construction is solid but the materials appear to be particle board. However, it look classy, the color is dark and rich, and you would think it was lot more expensive.

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I purchased this corner tv stand after searching for days for one that had a nice, simple look with doors instead of just shelving. This arrived fast (thank you Amazon Prime) and safely. As my boyfriend and I put this together, we kept commenting on how easy it was and how great the stand looked. Upon completion, we are really impressed with the quality and look of this stand. For something that was under $200, this is a steal. It looks like real wood, and is a solid piece of furniture. I am really impressed and would buy this stand again if I ever needed to. I highly recommend this stand if you are looking for a corner unit. Though one observation, the stain is slightly darker than in the photo, but is still nice.

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Great table and my 46-inch HD TV fits on it just right. Plenty of room on the shelves for various electronics and the two storage compartments on either side provide some extra space for game controls and other items. Wasn't too difficult to put together, either.

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Sunday, July 20, 2014

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Maverick Multi-Purpose Lighter
Customer Ratings: 2 stars
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I can operate it, but the lady I bought it for cannot. Too much pressure needed to slide the switch and ignite it. That's probably the "child resistant" feature (there is no extra button or switch that must be pushed to use it). Also it ships without fuel.

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This lighter is well built and didn't give me any problems. As a matter of fact it works every time I pushed the slide forward. If you are an average man the slide will offer a little resistance, but nothing to the extent that the other user's feedback notes. For the price alone and reliability im giving this five stars I ordered this with other items (blu rays) I bought from Amazon and got free shipping. Great Deal!

It should be noted for this review I first decided to buy this lighter after e-mailing Chelsea Watch and they didn't return a simple e-mail asking about their inventory on the Zippo series lighter. Amazon answers "every" e-mail without question and have always been very dependable.

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The price of shipping was more than the lighter making for a product that looked good but turned out not to be worth the price.

It's very hard to push the slider to cause the ignition. A child-protection device? I suppose but as an adult, I was not amused. It takes several tries to get it to ignite as well. At least my fingers get some excercise so all is not lost. Go for a cheaper item at your local $.99 store.

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==> From an engineering perspective I believe they break so quickly, because there is a plastic part inside the tip of the lighter, which melts (right where the flame exits). If you light something holding the lighter upside down (for example: lighting a bunch of tea-lights sitting in deep glasses), then this plastic gets hot and melts. If you do it long enough the plastic in the tip starts sizzling, melts, and eventually even catches on fire, so be careful. Smells pretty bad, too. I believe the function of this little plastic part is to hold in place the gas exit nozzle and the spark jump wire. Once it melts, the spark does not jump any more, or the gas flow is obstructed, and the lighter does not work any more. In my opinion, this plastic part in the tip should not be plastic, but ceramic to withstand the temperature, and the insulation of the spark jump wire should be made from Teflon for the same reason. All the plastic close to the flame can actually be a fire hazard & health hazard. But I guess they use plastic because it's much cheaper to manufacture them that way.

Long story short:

==> Use flame pointing up, or lighter will die quickly.

==> Besides the issue above, not a bad lighter.

==> I read all the reviews and warnings, but still purchased 2 of them, returned 1 so far.

==> Lighters came empty, had to fuel them up, which worked well.

==> Push-button I find not as hard to push as everybody says, but hard enough to be child-prove.

==> Once fueled, lighters worked well (as long as you don't melt the plastic inside the tip; see above).

==> Flame adjustment wheel works well.

==> Nice shape, looks good

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OK, received the replacement quickly, good service. But they shipped it in a soft envelope, so I think it took some beating during shipping and broke through the middle, where the black plastic part joins the metal casing. So I epoxy'ed it back together, works fine now. So bear in mind that this is not really that strong of a product with a few reliability flaws. Otherwise works fine. Not a bad lighter.

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I purchased the lighter for my office and it was horrible. I am not by any means weak but I couldn't slide the switch to ignite the flame. I had to brace it and use both thumbs. Then it wouldn't even spark so I sent it straight back. Worthless...

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Saturday, July 19, 2014

Buy Napa Forge Leaf and Vine Folding Screen

Napa Forge Leaf and Vine Folding Screen
Customer Ratings: 3 stars
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What it is: free-standing fireplace screen with iron-work. It is designed to keep the fire in the fireplace and protect what's outside from sparks, etc.

I have a small/medium fireplace with gas log lighter. It has the traditional chain-mail screen in front, which I I did not think was big enough to keep sparks down / keep the dog from getting too close to the fire. This screen is long enough and tall enough to keep the dog well away from the fire and provide complete coverage of the fireplace.

It seems well made, heavy duty, stands on it's own well, and looks fairly nice and simple.

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Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Reviews of Wood Products 9904 Fatwood Round Bundle Burlap, 4 Pounds

Wood Products 9904 Fatwood Round Bundle Burlap, 4 Pounds
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I have used fat wood for years, I found this product lived up to my expectation. Rarely takes more than two sticks to start a fire. I have used this product for starting both open bon fires and for starting the fire in my fireplace. This bundle is compact and an excellent buy. When it was packed for shipment, unfortunately it did not come in the pictured bundle, it come apart. Didn't affect the usefulness of the product though.

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These wood starters are perfect! Start right away and keep the fires burning! No smell. Packaged perfectly for display on hearth.

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If you grill with charcoal or do any camping, you NEED to have this handy. I don't grill without fatwood or go camping without it. No gas taste, when applied properly in a grill you get an even start to your charcoal.

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Fatwood is da bomb, yo!!! :) Most of the pieces look like good quality fatwood. In fact, one of the pieces was almost translucent!!! Am I up to twenty words yet?

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Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Review of 18.5" Pilgrim Zero Clearance Grate - 6 Bar

18.5' Pilgrim Zero Clearance Grate - 6 Bar
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...But a very good chunk! Very heavy and well-made; totally pleased. This will likely outlast the fireplace. ...Hope you knpw that the minimum 20-words on comments is a little crazy.

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The Grate is built well. It's made out of metal that will last for many years to come. The one I had before was made from a lesser quality metal and only lasted 5 years.

Tuesday, May 6, 2014

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Dimplex DF3003 30-Inch Plug-In Electric Fireplace
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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We have this unit in our 40' Motor Home and it has been a life saver on cold nights when we were staying in Yellowstone National Park. It is simple to operate with a remote and warms the whole motor home easily. We had one problem after years of use and Dimplex walked us through the replacement part procedure. Really nice people to work with. The fire looks real and it's a joy to sit and watch. No noise what so ever. I would recommend this electric fireplace to anyone.

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Although the shipper damaged this item (as it was arriving at my door), the seller shipped a new one and we now have heat in our mountain cabin. The flames are very realistic, and the built in heater does a good job on a good sized room. I like the fact that the heater directs the warm air down to front of the flame display and gives a very real feeling that the flames are authentic.

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I bought this to be the center of a custom fireplace mantel I had built. If it had looked cheap or fake, it would have ruined the whole concept of my custom built tuscany look mantle with custon stone surround. It looks great and very realistic. I am very happy with this. The remote is very convenient.

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It looks great! I wish that it had a crackling sound but otherwise, you'll be thrilled with how it looks.

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Haven't finished the construction, which involves a new TV niche above the fireplace. I think it is going to be a beautiful asset to my living room.

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Sunday, April 6, 2014

Reviews of Everlasting Glow LED Wax Pillar Candles, Remote Control, Ivory, Set

Everlasting Glow LED Wax Pillar Candles, Remote Control, Ivory, Set of 3, 3' x 3'
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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The high cost of flameless candles has kept me from purchasing them so when I saw these I was thrilled at the value. The remote control feature is what sold me on these candles since even the pricier candles sold at retail don't generally come with a remote. The remote control works when you switch the candles to the on position and it easily turns them all on and off. What they don't tell you is that when the candles are off, but the switch stays in the on position, the battery is still being drained. Therefore, the batteries in all 6 of my candles are now dead after only 3 weeks on my wall. So although the remote is a novel idea, having to manually switch the candles on and off before and after using the remote defeats the purpose all together. The brightness is only fair on these candles but they do look fairly realistic when on and off.

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I thought I'd offer a general guide to flameless candles, since I have a vast number of these and have tried all kinds. First: It can be hard to shop for these online, because there may be a greater difference between the appearance of the candle and the appearance on your screen than is the case with most products. So, first of all, I'd recommend buying flameless candles locally, where you can look closely at them. You can find them in gift shops, hobby and craft stores, card shops, drugstores and dollar stores.

Second, avoid those with lithium batteries. Those little disk batteries are expensive, and before you know it you'll have spent $100.00 on your $6.99 candle. They're also prone to turn on and off unpredictably due to the batteries not fitting into the slot as accurately as other batteries. They have to sit in there perfectly, which means the place where you insert them has to be perfectly configured to receive the battery. These aren't expensive items, so you'll find they rarely fit in as snugly as they should or else are too snug and won't turn off. Other types of batteries are held in place by little springs and are much more likely to stay put and work without fiddling on your part. If you plan to use flameless candles throughout the house, as I do, it will be well worth your while to buy rechargeable batteries and a charger. This will cost you a little more as an initial output, but a good rechargeable battery, such as eneloop, will keep your flameless candles flickering almost indefinitely. Some now come with remote controls or timers built in, where the candle, when set appropriately, will burn for six hours and then turn itself off saving the battery for when you really want it.

Third, if you want your candle to look real, choose one with a little bit of wax drip on the sides. Without that, your candle will still be pretty but much less candle-like. Also, a drip on the sides makes the flickering light inside appear more random. A consistent looking light, even when flickering, is less like the random flickering of a candle's flame and looks noticeably less real.

Fourth, take note of where the "flame" is located. You shouldn't be able to see it sticking up over the top of the candle because, if you can, it can plainly be seen for what it is a plastic "flame", not a real one. Some candles exhibit the opposite mistake the "flame" is too far down inside the candle. Remember, a real candle illuminates a little of the area around it. A flameless candle with the light source too far down will only illuminate the inside of the candle but not the area above it at all. This dilutes the candle's effect and gives it away as a fake candle. Ideally, from a a few feet away and in a room that isn't bright, the best flameless candles will be indistinguishable from the real thing. To achieve this effect, it's critical that the source of light not be too far down inside the candle. In part for this reason, the most convincing and real looking flameless candles tend to be no taller than 5 to 6 inches, with the "flame" close enough to the top to illuminate an area above the candle but not so close that the "flame" itself can be seen. Taller candles almost invariably have the "flame" much farther down inside the candle, providing less light and a less convincing candle effect.

Fifth, with a little imagination these candles can be more useful than you'd think. For instance, I live in an old house where the upstairs and downstairs halls have no overhead light or electrical outlets. I use three of these candles in each hall at night and they provide more than enough light to avoid bumbling into the furniture in the dark, as well as creating an effect of cozy prettiness. Overnight guests in my house almost invariably tell me that they're going to recreate this inviting effect in their own hallways instead of the night light or overhead light they used before. Carefully placed, these will adequately light your way to the bathroom in the middle of the night but without the shock of bright light.

Last, be a careful shopper and, as already mentioned, try your local stores first. If the price is more than $15.00, the law of diminishing returns begins to operate. You can get the best quality flameless candles for this price, and paying more will not get you a better quality light. The two prettiest and most convincing flameless candles I have came from a post-Christmas sale at a local drugstore. Six years later they're still working perfectly and appear exactly the same as the day I bought them. Expensive is rarely better when it comes to flameless candles.

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I absolutely LOVE these! I was looking for a couple of "smaller" type candles that would fit in the sconces on my wall that I can't reach without a chair. I wanted something that I would not have to touch to turn on and off.

When I began the search I was suprised to find that the smaller candles that would fit in my scones did not have a "timer" option to turn on the same time every day and then automatically turn off after 4, 6 to 8 hours.

I was so happy when I found these but leary of the remote control. When I received them I was so happy with the setup! I like them better than the auto timer. They look really nice and I can easily turn them on and off with the remote whenever I want.

The batteries last a really long time too. Well worth the price.

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These candles are a good idea, and they are beautiful "off". However, when they are turned on they do not resemble a real flame and seem very orangy and fake. Also, other remotes besides the remote it comes with (ie TV remotes, etc) seem to power them on and off not a happy feature.

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I thought these candles would be great in a fireplace display. Even though they were not "on" for more than 30 minutes, I found the remote would not work a week later.

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