Fireplaces and Chimneys

FHB Podcast Segment: Can a Pretty Good House Have a Fireplace?
There are several reasons indoor fireplaces aren't the best choice for an energy efficient home.
FHB Podcast Segment: Plaster Peeling Predicament
The FHB Podcast crew discusses potential causes and solutions for peeling plaster near a chimney.
Seasonal Holiday Mantel Decoration
How to decorate Colonial, Victorian, Bungalow, and mid-century mantels in winter.
Architectural Strategy for a Unique Skylight
Learn how this "skylight chimney" cleverly solves massing issues as well as how to properly air-seal this kind of feature.
Podcast 549: Energy Upgrades, Chimney Inspections, and Questions About a Home You Might Buy
Anvils, vapor control, subfloor air barriers, chimney inspections, and questions for home sellers.
Tips for Choosing and Installing a Woodstove
A highly efficient woodstove can be a great source of supplemental heat during the coldest months.
Code Requirements for Fireplace Clearances
Avoid DIY disasters by following code-required clearances to combustibles, rules for hearth extensions, and trim-projection limits for elements above and beside the firebox opening.
Podcast 511: Floor-to-Ceiling Windows, Spray-Foaming Stone Foundations, and Supporting Cast-Iron Waste Lines
Patience vs. experience, tall windows, insulating stone foundations, and holding up cast-iron waste and vent stacks.
How to Repair a Chimney Crown
Depending on the size and severity of the cracks, you might be able to use products to repair the cap, or you may need to remove the old crown and build a new one.
Polly Doolittle, Specialty Plaster Painter
In this Q&A, Polly Doolittle talks about how she learned the craft of plaster veneer and dives deep into the materials she uses in people's homes.

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