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Finding and Reusing a Hidden Fireplace

  Q Is there anyway to totally ballpark with no commitment the cost of install (even a broad range would help)? A It’s really not as bad as one would think. We’ve modularized the core and the veneer (though you can choose any veneer you like) and it simple gets glued together like lego blocks…

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Heating Fuel Cost Comparison

We’ve researched many resources to compile this heating fuel comparison chart.  We choose to base the heating requirements on an average insulated 2,000 sq ft home located in New England.  This helped generate the needed Btu’s per hour needed to heat that size home and then used the US Dept of Energy’s real-time fuel price…

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The Leland family's Eco Firebox, Arlington, Vermont

The Leland family will no longer need their pellet stove and kerosene heaters thanks to the new Eco Firebox installed last winter. We always start a project with a scaled drawing to help the customer size and place their new Eco Firebox. This is a stand-alone Eco Firebox style. The actual scaled Eco Firebox parts…

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Eco Firebox Radiant and Passive Solar Heat

Ok, you could use either a stand-alone or fireplace style Eco Firebox in your home. Here’s some thoughts and considerations for each. Passive Solar Potential – Depending on the placement of the house and its location, both floors have the opportunity to provide passive solar energy using the Eco Fireboxes masonry mass and its chimney…

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Heating Oil Prices 1990-2011

 

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