Showing posts with label napoleon wood fireplace. Show all posts
Showing posts with label napoleon wood fireplace. Show all posts
Thursday, October 9, 2014
Zen Wall Mounted Electric Fireplace Reviews
i thought this would be wood and it looked curved in the picture. it basically looks like a microwave. but i am putting it in my bedroom and getting a nicer non-wall hanging one for downstairs now.
Friday, August 8, 2014
Discount Crane EE-6490 Space Heater 600/1200 Watt
List Price: $44.99
Sale Price: $40.99
Today's Bonus: 9% Off
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PERSONAL CERAMIC HEATER
* Compact design
* Designer brushed aluminum finish'
* 800 & 1200 watt' heat settings
* Overheat protection & tip over switch'
* Whisper quiet operation'
* Height: 8"
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Wow this thing really cranks out some serious heat. It uses less energy than most ceramic heaters and is very stylish. I leave it on low and am wowed by its ability to heat a room up. The build quality is second to none. I love that it has a quality dust filter on back that will make for easy cleaning. My only complaint would be that the front grill get super hot making it difficult to pick up when it is on. If they made a little handle or recess in the back to help protect your fingers it would get 5 stars hands down!!!Best Deals for Crane EE-6490 Space Heater 600/1200 Watt
I bought this little guy because it was the same price as similarly specced machines, and it had the lowest wattage setting of them all (600W/1200W on LOW/HI respectively).Pros:
It heats my little 10x10 bedroom super fast. Because it is a lower wattage, I do have it plugged into an extension cord, and have not noticed any weird behavior. Both the heater plug and extension cord plug are cool to the touch after two hours of running the machine, which is about all I ever run it for anyway. The back, sides and bottom of the machine also say cool to the touch (at least on the low setting), which puts me at ease having is only 1ft from the wall in a corner of my little room. It is also quiet enough that I can watch TV and listen to music at pretty conservative volumes (I have roommates and like to watch TV in bed at night w/ this heater running).
Cons:
I was just looking at the unit and noticed the sticker on the bottom says the wattage is 800W/1200W... which is an extra 200W on the lower setting than advertised on both the box and on the site. This is a little disappointing, but not a total deal breaker. Also, the unit does not have any safety features (that I can see). It does not have tip-over protection, which leads me to believe it probably doesn't ahve overheat protection either... I can't be sure on this, but a quick skim of the brochure it came with didn't really tell me much.
Over, a decent heater if you don't plan to leave it running all the time while unattended; and if the 800W low setting isn't a deal breaker. It would be nice if that spec was changed on both the box and the site.
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Amazon carries another heater by the same maker as this one, it is the "Crane EE-6353 Space Heater 600/1200 Watt". The Product Features and Details seem to be switched on these two. At least this is my assumption; check them both out and you will probably agree.For instance, the larger one is probably the one that is 20" tall, and the smaller one 8.6" tall. Another important difference: the smaller one probably does not come with a remote, but the larger one probably does.
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This is a 800/1200 watt unit not 600/1200 if it matters to anyone. It is 8" high by 3.25" deep by about 6.75" wide. The picture and model number are now correct on Amazon. No, it does not have a remote.Someone posted that this unit has tip-protection, but it does not (I just tried it). Disconcerting, but i'll live with it. If anyone is wondering, as it was a selling point for me, the construction is mostly metal (case & grate at least, impressive in a sea of plastic heaters), and the case does not get hot despite the warning sticker on top of the unit.
I am pleased with the performance, even though I'm downgrading from a Pelonis 4-ceramic-disk heater (It was my parents', I moved out, it stayed), and upgrading from a temporary [crappy] Lasko 'milk-house' style heater Wally World special. I wanted to get a Pelonis, but the company seems to barely acknowledge it's existence anymore and I didn't want to drop down 70 Washingtons for it. While the Pelonis is still superior to this unit, I think this little Crane comes pretty close, and I'll echo other reviews here for quiet operation and for heating up a 10x10 room pretty well. I suspect the only reason the Pelonis seemed to work better was due to more infrared heat put out of the unit and more air forced through the heating element (same fan size, but higher speed, your trade-off is loudness though).
Keep in mind that the vast majority of 'ceramic' heaters, including this one, don't use perforated ceramic plates, the kind used in the Pelonis and good infrared saunas (I have one, the plates in the heating units are similar to the Pelonis disks). To be honest, I don't even see where the 'ceramic' part comes into play with the Crane, it just looks like a metal element. But again, it still heats well, and for less than 35 dollars, it's hard to beat when accounting for it's size.
Thursday, July 24, 2014
Review of Kozy World 20-6028 Gas Stove And Fireplace Blower
List Price: $119.00
Sale Price: $118.51
Today's Bonus: $0.49 Off
Within 3 weeks it began to squeak like a demented cricket. The fireplace and blower have been installed for less than a month and the fan is driving me insane.
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.
Sunday, July 6, 2014
Review of ClassicFlame Ashburn 18" Electric Fireplace Entertainment Center in
This addition added warmth and style to my living room. Love the sturdy glass shelving and the ambiance the "flames" give off. Haven't tested the actual heating yet. All in all very satisfied with purchase.
Saturday, June 14, 2014
Buy Welland Corona Crown Molding Wall Shelf
I mounted this shelf as soon as a got it, which was right on time. I couldn't be happier with it. It came in a long box but was also shrink wrapped in plastic, which kept it in perfect condition during shipment. It is beautiful. I'm very happy with it.
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This shelf was a perfect color for my décor. The brackets and way it has to be hung is a wee bit strange but all turned out fine. I put it in a guest room to display perfume bottles.Best Deals for Welland Corona Crown Molding Wall Shelf
This is a nice quality shelfsturdy and the appearance is nice. There is a small grove for plates and photos, which will hopefully prevent items from sliding off.Honest reviews on Welland Corona Crown Molding Wall Shelf
I love how this looks on my wall. I wanted to be able to move pictures around on my wall without having to put nails in the wall and this is perfect.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Welland Corona Crown Molding Wall Shelf
Had a spot where I thought this would work and was I right! Great architectural look. Great quality. Excellent mounting system though a little tricky. You need to lightly hammer it down onto the bracket. Loved the Expresso and then ordered two more unfinished ones for other areas that I painted to blend into the walls so they didn't stand out so much.
Monday, May 19, 2014
Buy 4-in-1 Paper Log Maker
Why would you NOT get this item or it's sister the XtremePowerUS Newspaper, Paper Log Maker? Honestly...
I don't know about you, but I get enough junk mail every day to nearly make a brick every day. It is really ridiculous to see how much paper we throw away (or put in the recycle bin every day). So instead of throwing away your paper, why not make bricks that you can use in your fire pit at home or take camping? Or if you are a prepper store them somewhere in case the SHTF. Aside from the setup cost you will be making bricks for FREE.
The method I use is to gather paper, shred it, and when a box is full to go and dump it in a concrete mixing bin (I got mine at Home Depot). You could easily put it in a 5-gallon bucket as well. Fill the bucket up with water so that all the paper is submersed. Let the paper sit for 72 hours and then scoop the wet paper into your press and fill it up to the brim. There is no need to press it down to put more in there in fact if you do so it will probably mess it up because you won't be able to press it down enough. So once it is sloppy and in all the compartments put the top of the press on and then move the handles to press it down. Once the top of the press is all the way down (grey touches black) then take the top piece off and slide out each compartment and flip the brick out somewhere that they can dry. It will probably have to dry for 3-10 days depending on your climate.
If you are really ambitious you can take a big piece of wood after 24 hours and smash the paper down to make it more mush instead of strips. You don't have to use a shredder, but I suggest it. It makes things a lot easier and your bricks more consistent. As far as shredders go, I don't think the shredders that do micro-cuts would work maybe not even the confetti cut as the pieces are too small. I use a Fellowes Powershred W-11C 11 Sheet Cross-Cut Shredder (3103201) and it works perfectly. Just make sure that if you are going to do a lot of shredding for this that you lubricate your shredder to prolong the life of it I use something similar to Aleratec Shredder Lubricant Sheets White (240165) which are really handy because I just throwin a sheet and it does all the proper amounts of oil for me.
Bonus on all this is that you are arguably helping the planet even more than recycling. I know recycling would keep the paper in service. However if you think about it to recycle you must put it in a bin, someone needs to come drive over in a big gas-guzzling truck to collect it, then it needs to have people and machines sort it, then it needs to be broken back down with more electricity and water, then it needs machines to make it back into whatever it is being made into, then it is wrapped in plastic, then it is again shipped around the world by gas guzzling planes and trucks, and finally you drive your gas gar over to the store to buy it. With this, you keep it and reuse it for something else and cut out all that re-manufacturing consumption just to recycle it.
The only thing I can knock it on is that it was built in China. I REALLY like to buy products made in America.
Before making the bricks I read all the reviews, hints and watched a video on YouTube. After a few tries, my bricks now are always solid, don't crumble and burn well. I could never make enough bricks to heat my home through winter, but I can supplement the wood with the bricks. I do believe that it's important that the paper shreds are really well saturated and have had time to break down. If I drizzle old candle drippings on the top, they make good fire starters too.
UPDATE: 12/11/12: Yesterday I decided to burn ONLY paper bricks since I had many and wanted to test their efficacy. The outside temperatures ranged from 39-46 degrees. I started a fire at 9am using 3 paper bricks, one with wax drizzling; the fire went all day till 11pm, when I went to bed, fire still going. I added 2-3 bricks an hour during the day, using up a total of 34 bricks. The house stayed at 66-69 degrees. I prefer the house a little warmer and think that combining wood and paper bricks is the way to go.
Now that I know how well they work, it makes me wonder how many I can make and store during the summer. I know I can get throw away newspapers and broken down cardboard from the stores for free. It will definitely lessen how much wood I use.
I am going to give several friends 3 bricks to try -these bricks are great and once you get the hang of making good solid bricks, its the responsible thing to do.
Ignore anyone that says it does not work. It took me two batches to get it down just right so take your time. It does work but there are a few suggestions that make it work better.
First, Use shredded paper. If you try to just soak news paper or unshreded paper it will not stick together properly. Also, each batch will be a little different. Some will stick together better than others because of the different types of paper that might be mixed in.
Second, Buy a big plastic trashcan to soak it in and a small shovel. I have a 33 gallon can that I use. A half full 33 gallon can will make about 26 bricks. Also, the paper will smell bad. Some batches worse than others depending on what types of paper were used.
Third, Let the paper soak for minimum of 4 days. I let mine soak for about 5 7 days. The longer it soaks the better it will turn out.
Fourth, Use some type of boards to place the bricks on. This way you can move them indoors when it is going to rain.
Fifth, Be patient. It takes 3 5 days of full sun on average for the bricks to dry. You will have to turn the bricks every day to let the bottom side dry.
Sixth, Be prepared for a mess. The shredded paper will spill out the bottom and make a mess wherever you press the bricks.
Pros:
Bricks burn well
Easy to use
Solid construction
Cons:
Makes a huge mess
Most of the paper smells bad after soaking
Takes a long time to dry
I don't know about you, but I get enough junk mail every day to nearly make a brick every day. It is really ridiculous to see how much paper we throw away (or put in the recycle bin every day). So instead of throwing away your paper, why not make bricks that you can use in your fire pit at home or take camping? Or if you are a prepper store them somewhere in case the SHTF. Aside from the setup cost you will be making bricks for FREE.
The method I use is to gather paper, shred it, and when a box is full to go and dump it in a concrete mixing bin (I got mine at Home Depot). You could easily put it in a 5-gallon bucket as well. Fill the bucket up with water so that all the paper is submersed. Let the paper sit for 72 hours and then scoop the wet paper into your press and fill it up to the brim. There is no need to press it down to put more in there in fact if you do so it will probably mess it up because you won't be able to press it down enough. So once it is sloppy and in all the compartments put the top of the press on and then move the handles to press it down. Once the top of the press is all the way down (grey touches black) then take the top piece off and slide out each compartment and flip the brick out somewhere that they can dry. It will probably have to dry for 3-10 days depending on your climate.
If you are really ambitious you can take a big piece of wood after 24 hours and smash the paper down to make it more mush instead of strips. You don't have to use a shredder, but I suggest it. It makes things a lot easier and your bricks more consistent. As far as shredders go, I don't think the shredders that do micro-cuts would work maybe not even the confetti cut as the pieces are too small. I use a Fellowes Powershred W-11C 11 Sheet Cross-Cut Shredder (3103201) and it works perfectly. Just make sure that if you are going to do a lot of shredding for this that you lubricate your shredder to prolong the life of it I use something similar to Aleratec Shredder Lubricant Sheets White (240165) which are really handy because I just throwin a sheet and it does all the proper amounts of oil for me.
Bonus on all this is that you are arguably helping the planet even more than recycling. I know recycling would keep the paper in service. However if you think about it to recycle you must put it in a bin, someone needs to come drive over in a big gas-guzzling truck to collect it, then it needs to have people and machines sort it, then it needs to be broken back down with more electricity and water, then it needs machines to make it back into whatever it is being made into, then it is wrapped in plastic, then it is again shipped around the world by gas guzzling planes and trucks, and finally you drive your gas gar over to the store to buy it. With this, you keep it and reuse it for something else and cut out all that re-manufacturing consumption just to recycle it.
The only thing I can knock it on is that it was built in China. I REALLY like to buy products made in America.
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I have three of these and they work very well making solid paper bricks. However, I would say it take several days for the paper if not weeks for it to dry out even in this dry Colorado weather.Best Deals for 4-in-1 Paper Log Maker
I got this brick maker at the end of September, rainy weather in the Pacific Northwest. I use a paper shredder for all materials -including cardboard boxes. I dump shreds into one of two 20 gallon rubbermaid containers on the deck and cover with water. I leave the shreds for about a week, then using a wide-mouthed kitty litter scoop I scoop the shreds in to the slots. It takes 5-6 scoops to fill each slot. I found the scoop makes it faster and easier and less messy than doing it with my hands. I use the same water for the next shreds. After I squeeze the water out of the bricks I put them at the base of my woodstove or on a rack in the garage where a dehumidifer runs. It takes about 6-7 days for the bricks to thoroughlly dry in these environments.Before making the bricks I read all the reviews, hints and watched a video on YouTube. After a few tries, my bricks now are always solid, don't crumble and burn well. I could never make enough bricks to heat my home through winter, but I can supplement the wood with the bricks. I do believe that it's important that the paper shreds are really well saturated and have had time to break down. If I drizzle old candle drippings on the top, they make good fire starters too.
UPDATE: 12/11/12: Yesterday I decided to burn ONLY paper bricks since I had many and wanted to test their efficacy. The outside temperatures ranged from 39-46 degrees. I started a fire at 9am using 3 paper bricks, one with wax drizzling; the fire went all day till 11pm, when I went to bed, fire still going. I added 2-3 bricks an hour during the day, using up a total of 34 bricks. The house stayed at 66-69 degrees. I prefer the house a little warmer and think that combining wood and paper bricks is the way to go.
Now that I know how well they work, it makes me wonder how many I can make and store during the summer. I know I can get throw away newspapers and broken down cardboard from the stores for free. It will definitely lessen how much wood I use.
I am going to give several friends 3 bricks to try -these bricks are great and once you get the hang of making good solid bricks, its the responsible thing to do.
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I live in an apartment and i needed a good cheap source for fire wood. I picked this up and it came in a rather large box that had crumpled corners so i was disappointed i opened the box to find the log maker box(considerable smaller) and 2 pieces of crumpled paper and a kotulas catalog again disappointed. the log maker was dinged in one spot scratched in another and the handle was bent. I bent the handle back and it works fine. the directions are really vague it says the logs will be ready to burn in 2 days with good weather but since i dont burn in the winter I cant attest to this in the colder weather it takes nearly 2 weeks in a warmer room but once they are dry i burn 2 a day and it keeps my 1000 sq/ft home warm enough. i would buy again. p.s. i baught this one as opposed to the 1 log because it was 5 dollars more and had free shipping.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for 4-in-1 Paper Log Maker
I have had this paper log maker for about 2 months so I figure I can write a reasonably good review of it. Overall I am happy with the purchase. With the amount of time it takes to make a batch I don't know why anyone would buy the one that makes one at a time. It would take all freaking day trying to make them one at a time. Do yourself a favor and buy the four brick model.Ignore anyone that says it does not work. It took me two batches to get it down just right so take your time. It does work but there are a few suggestions that make it work better.
First, Use shredded paper. If you try to just soak news paper or unshreded paper it will not stick together properly. Also, each batch will be a little different. Some will stick together better than others because of the different types of paper that might be mixed in.
Second, Buy a big plastic trashcan to soak it in and a small shovel. I have a 33 gallon can that I use. A half full 33 gallon can will make about 26 bricks. Also, the paper will smell bad. Some batches worse than others depending on what types of paper were used.
Third, Let the paper soak for minimum of 4 days. I let mine soak for about 5 7 days. The longer it soaks the better it will turn out.
Fourth, Use some type of boards to place the bricks on. This way you can move them indoors when it is going to rain.
Fifth, Be patient. It takes 3 5 days of full sun on average for the bricks to dry. You will have to turn the bricks every day to let the bottom side dry.
Sixth, Be prepared for a mess. The shredded paper will spill out the bottom and make a mess wherever you press the bricks.
Pros:
Bricks burn well
Easy to use
Solid construction
Cons:
Makes a huge mess
Most of the paper smells bad after soaking
Takes a long time to dry
Thursday, March 6, 2014
Reviews of Coghlans 9365 Camp Fire Corn Popper, Nonstick Cookware, Camping
List Price: $19.99
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We actually have an old one like that that is not non-stick. We're never buying another corn popper. This takes a little to get used to but once you do, you won't have to deal with burnt kernels or wasted unpopped corn again.
We bought ours for camping but didn't start using it until our machine broke. Well, forget replacing the machine. We'll just stick with this.
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Purchased this item for a family campout, it literally fell apart in my hand the first time I used it. The 2-piece extension handle was poorly welded and just popped off causing the popper to fall into the coals. We managed to retrieve the popper and finished popping the corn but with the missing handle extension my hand was now uncomfortably close to the coals.Best Deals for Coghlans 9365 Camp Fire Corn Popper, Nonstick Cookware, Camping
This is the best corn popper for campfires! It pops almost every kernel and is non stick. The only thing I would improve upon is to offer a longer handle. It needs to be twice as long for campfires. No one else makes one with a longer handle, but at least with this one, you could add on to it if the extensions were available. Right now, the only thing you could do is buy 2 and combine the handles.
Friday, November 15, 2013
Best Austin Baccus Company Inc BA-BA Bad Ash Fire Place Cleaner Deals
I purchased this item to help my wife clean out our home fireplace, but did not realize two shortcomings: 1) The unit requires a second vacuum cleaner to provide suction--it does not have its own motor (I probably should have known this by examining the product info. more closely), and 2) The filter, when filtering ash, requires frequent cleaning to allow enough suction. Basically, I'm disappointed in the product, but can't send it back because I tried it once.
The reality was there are no "Pros" to owning this, only "Cons".
Cons: Looks like a sturdy 5 gal. metal pail. It is made of flimsy metal.
Looks like it has a decent capacity. It fills up and shuts down about 1/3rd of the way up. I had to empty it twice while cleaning the stove. The suction power also drops off rapidly.
Your vacuum's suction hose connects by sticking it through a fragile foam ring and falls out easily.
The inside cannister filter tends to fall off its connection, is covered with a cloth bag and is a nightmare to remove clean and reattach, unless you don't mind getting covered with ash. I would try to shake it out on the end of a stick.
The hose and nozzle are indeed sturdy but the plastic union where the nozzle goes into the hose is cheaply made and split.
I've ended up taking more time and doing more work by using this item and have gone back to my shovel until I can find something better.
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I suppose this is a good item for some people, but not for me. I don't have the space to store.Best Deals for Austin Baccus Company Inc BA-BA Bad Ash Fire Place Cleaner
After one wood-stove-burning season, the connector between the metal tube and the hose split, causing the vac to lose suction. Duct tape solutions for a product after one season (3 months) of use is not a mark of quality craftsmanship. The design requires frequent emptying/cleaning to keep the suction strong enough to pick up ash.Honest reviews on Austin Baccus Company Inc BA-BA Bad Ash Fire Place Cleaner
we burn wood to heat the house and being able to clean the wood stove without having to let the house go cold first is a big advantage, I did get a hot ember in a regular shop vac once and the vac itself caught fire-not fun-so this has made cleaning and relighting the wood stove much safer and eaisier.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Austin Baccus Company Inc BA-BA Bad Ash Fire Place Cleaner
I have a woodstove that has to shoveled out manually, putting lots of dust into the air in the process. I shopped around but was hesitant to spend $300 on a motorized dust vacuum. The selling point for me was: why by another vacuum when I could use this device with one I already own? That was the theoretical "Pro".The reality was there are no "Pros" to owning this, only "Cons".
Cons: Looks like a sturdy 5 gal. metal pail. It is made of flimsy metal.
Looks like it has a decent capacity. It fills up and shuts down about 1/3rd of the way up. I had to empty it twice while cleaning the stove. The suction power also drops off rapidly.
Your vacuum's suction hose connects by sticking it through a fragile foam ring and falls out easily.
The inside cannister filter tends to fall off its connection, is covered with a cloth bag and is a nightmare to remove clean and reattach, unless you don't mind getting covered with ash. I would try to shake it out on the end of a stick.
The hose and nozzle are indeed sturdy but the plastic union where the nozzle goes into the hose is cheaply made and split.
I've ended up taking more time and doing more work by using this item and have gone back to my shovel until I can find something better.
Thursday, November 7, 2013
HomArt Large Decorative Mermaid-Neptune Matches Reviews
I love the look of these, and they are good, easy to strike, sturdy, matches. However, since I purchased these primarily because they were decorative, I found it very frustrating that they come heavily taped and stickered. The tape and large sticker are difficult (if not impossible) to remove without damaging the fairly delicate box.
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