Fri 4 Jun, 2004 11:20 am - My home owner's insurance is ending in September unless I replace my 45 year old shake roof. Unfortunately, I don't have alot of money and would like to do it myself with the help of some... (view)
Thu 29 Jan, 2004 07:53 pm - We've tried the window trick and it didn't do anything. The house is old and in a very rural area and is full of holes so pulling air from the outside is not the problem. I'm still... (view)
Thu 29 Jan, 2004 05:06 am - Well, we added the extension (about 7 ft.) and it did the trick, at least we thought. When we tested it it was relatively warm out and everything worked fine but when it got colder the draw was... (view)
Sun 28 Dec, 2003 07:03 pm - Fireplace problem
They had tried to burn paper right under the flue but they said that didn't help. It is starting to sound like the stack is too short. I'd have to see how far it... (view)
Sun 28 Dec, 2003 04:26 pm - Fireplace problem
There are no obstructions at all, a chimney sweep came out and cleaned it. After further research I think the wide open area of the fireplace (360 degrees) may simply be too... (view)
Sun 28 Dec, 2003 02:35 am - A friend of mine purchased a house with a circular fireplace that is open all the way around. There is a large hood about 6 feet in diameter above it with a flue of about 8 inches.The problem is... (view)
