How Efficient is Your Fireplace?
Updated: 2012-02-11 11:19:24
How Efficient is Your Fireplace February 10, 2012 11:21 In the middle of winter , fireplaces are a popular topic . This week , Ernie talked about re-building his dual-sided fireplace and adding a damper and tempered-glass doors in the process . In the heating urban myth debate , Elizabeth shared her former roommate's assumption that using a gas fireplace to heat a single room would be more efficient than a central heating system not necessarily it depends on your utility rates We have several blog entries that talk about using your fireplace efficiently , and we provide some tips on our seasonal website How efficient is your fireplace Is it gas or wood-burning Do you have tempered glass doors , an efficient damper , or other devices to keep it from losing heat when you're not using it Each
Are you a fan of dice games such as backgammon, ludo, and snakes & ladders? If so, you will love this red dice cube accent table made by designer Matthew Williams. The wooden table can be used for a whole host of different activities or it can be placed in a location solely for decorative [...]
Home About Contact Us Privacy Policy Sitemap Submit Design Facebook Twitter Skip to Content Apartment Houses Garden Landscapes Products Public , Institutional , and Commercial Objects Home Houses Modern House Design Three Distinct Pavilions Series Refurbishment Modern House Design Three Distinct Pavilions Series Refurbishment Feb 10th , 2012 by archinspire On steeping site of gill with water and city views , existing 1950 s house refurbished into modern house design that has light and airy atmosphere . The house now has three distinct series of pavilions gradually step down on the site with two courtyards . The courtyards are for outdoor living and ways of natural light to enter the house . The courtyards also connecting the levels gardens with full of existing trees and plants . This
Peacocks are known worldwide for being the beautifully colourful birds with the dazzling tail feathers that are used to attract potential mates. This hand-painted wooden peacock is fine example of this stunning bird being inspiration for creative craftsmen skilled in wood carving. The Indian Peafowl (peafowl being the name of the female bird) is the [...]
Artists who are lucky enough to live by the sea or ocean will likely enjoy walking along the coastline hoping to come across a large piece of driftwood with which to sculpt. This driftwood orb chandelier is likely the creation of someone who suddenly saw the marvellous potential in these washed-up objects. Instead of the [...]
Have you been looking for a credenza which is a lot different from the rest? Take a look at this contemporary Sachi credenza by Japanese designer Akemi Tanaka that features a central peek-a-boo rectangular hole, smooth attractive surfaces, and plenty of storage cabinet space within. It’s a stand-alone furniture piece which means it can be [...]
Home About Contact Us Privacy Policy Sitemap Submit Design Facebook Twitter Skip to Content Apartment Houses Garden Landscapes Products Public , Institutional , and Commercial Objects Home Houses Modern House Design with Zigzag Building Composition Modern House Design with Zigzag Building Composition Feb 8th , 2012 by archinspire This modern house design has unique and imaginary volume concept , a zigzag pattern , but not fall down into abstract building volume . The constant rhythm creates clear spaces division and unify with surrounding nature environment , express organic architectural style . This small house has five rectangular-like volumes , that actually separate and connected in zigzag sequence of walls . Two small spaces in front , one large volume in center , and two medium
Stained glass windows are mostly regarded as decorative aspects of Christian religious architecture such as churches and cathedrals. However, they have also been a fundamental part of other buildings, including the domestic setting of a family home. This beautifully decorated square stained glass window features three common little birds found in most backyards across the [...]
. Oh , the Energy-Related Stories I Have Heard . Light My Fire . Or Yours February 6, 2012 13:15 It comes as no surprise that 9-out-of-10 American homes burned wood for heat a little more than a century ago . Likewise , it's also probably not news that the number dwindled to less than 1 by the 1970s . After all , who wants to chop and stack cordwood when you can set the thermostat to be comfortable Perhaps that's why Paul Bunyan is so rarely spotted around town these . days Still , there is something irresistible about the warmth of a crackling fire . That appeal probably explains why fireplaces and wood-burning heating stoves haven't disappeared in many communities , and that upgrades such as energy efficient inserts and stoves are . common Our house fit somewhere in between the new
Home About Contact Us Privacy Policy Sitemap Submit Design Facebook Twitter Skip to Content Apartment Houses Garden Landscapes Products Public , Institutional , and Commercial Objects Home Apartment Modern Small Loft Interior Remodeling Design Modern Small Loft Interior Remodeling Design Feb 6th , 2012 by archinspire Small and dingy of a 48 m2 loft apartment renovated and remodeled into open and cheerful loft . Previous floor plan and interior design of this modern small loft is really sad . The owner , Lukáš Kordík , the architect of Gut Gut firm was remodeling this mini loft into cozy and spacious . space The previous yellow painted peeled , so bricks walls revealed . The ceiling also peeled , expose undulating concrete vaults . The bricks walls polished with white paint and ceiling of
Paths are synonymous with journeys, whether actual physical journeys or ones taken in a figurative sense to show the natural progression of our lives and the choices we make. This very beautiful “Around the Tree” hand-painted canvas portrays a path winding around a small group of trees in a seemingly deserted and barren landscape. It’s [...]
A planter is a container used to hold indoor plants for placement in the home. This beautifully decorated “Debutante” head-shaped flower planter has been hand-sculpted and will make an attractive, as well as functional, accessory for just about any interior setting. Planters come in a wide range of styles, sizes and shapes, but if you’re [...]
Home About Contact Us Privacy Policy Sitemap Submit Design Facebook Twitter Skip to Content Apartment Houses Garden Landscapes Products Public , Institutional , and Commercial Objects Home Houses Modern House Design Simple Cubism Style Construction Modern House Design Simple Cubism Style Construction Feb 3rd , 2012 by archinspire This modern house design designed in simple construction and detailing elements , box-like volume and has spacious interior space with central void double height ceiling This modern two-story single family house has simple and modernist in style , designed according to the architectural brief of the client : place to live , work , display and art and books . collection In order to accentuate the collections , the detail interior elements created in simplest . The
Home About Contact Us Privacy Policy Sitemap Submit Design Facebook Twitter Skip to Content Apartment Houses Garden Landscapes Products Public , Institutional , and Commercial Objects Home Houses Modern Box House Fully Transparent Design Idea Modern Box House Fully Transparent Design Idea Feb 2nd , 2012 by archinspire Sunroom or solarium volume in the modern house design is manifested in various forms . Like the previous post about modern and small Japanese house that has center courtyard form that has sustainable function and sunroom function . But , in this modern box house the sunroom concept manifested in more extreme construction . The whole house becomes sunroom With box-shaped house volume , all walls made from glass . From the outside view , this modern box house building seems
Are you a fan of the 16 oil paintings known collectively as ‘Dogs Playing Poker’ by the American artist C. M. Coolidge? If so and you are fond of tapestries, you will adore this ‘A Friend in Need’ tapestry wall hanging based on one of the famous scenes of dogs acting in a human manner. [...]
Have you or someone you know recently entered the law profession? Perhaps you are a long-standing attorney who would like to keep an artistic and visually appealing reminder of what law and justice truly means. If so, take a look at this exquisite Lady Justice bronze sculpture for a desk, table or shelf. The allegorical [...]
We’ve all had those moments when we want to hide away from the world and feel secure in a protective environment where we can lick our emotional wounds or recharge are mental batteries. This is precisely what South Korean designer Seung-Yong Song had in mind when designing the fabulous chair within a large paper globe. [...]
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A new or redesigned kitchen has many elements. There are cabinets, counters, appliances, backsplashes and so forth. All of these elements carry your kitchens look and feel and are important, but one important element that most people put little effort into is the wall coverings in their kitchen. Continue reading →