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    Recommendations? Need new stove, secondary air.

    We're moving, and will be building a new home (i.e. we can design the spot for the stove). We've used a stove to heat our whole house in our last 3 homes/40 years (with backup propane furnace) - but bought the last stove 22 years ago and things have changed! The new house will be a bit...
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    Help deciding on pellet stove for S. NH - Deerfield vs P61/Absolute 63 vs Trekker

    Hi all, Normally I ask for advice on various topics on Reddit but everyone there said to come here for good advice on pellet stoves, so here I am! Background: Live in Southern New Hampshire and am looking to replace a Woodstock Soapstone stove (Fireview model - circa 2004 - came with house)...
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    A Not So Grand Room

    Hello, I'd appreciate any and all help. Last year we purchased an old home, 2100 sqft built in 1921 in Putnam County, NY. The home features a large "Grand" Room with 28 foot vaulted ceilings, and a massive open hearth fireplace in the center of the room. After one winter season, we've...
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    Recommendations for Wood burning insert

    I am so confused by all the different options for wood burning inserts. I found an amazing deal on Costco for the Drolet 1800 escape. $1400 and it includes the liner! However, reviews have said that the fan is annoyingly loud. So now I'm back to square one and could use some insight. I will...
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    Looking for recommendations for direct vent natural gas fireplace for new house

    Building a new house at the NJ shore- The focal point will be a double sided fireplace- one side facing dining area and the other side facing family room of a 3200 sq ft house. Looking for an efficient natural gas fireplace - full view - arched -very plain - no louvers etc. We also will have a...