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Old 8/23/06, 4:29 PM
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Honey, I thought the ad read "Get cozy on new carpet 'IN FRONT OF' romantic Fireplace, not 'IN' Fireplace!
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Old 8/23/06, 4:47 PM
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I'm sure you checked for proper damper operation and the chimney cap, right?



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Old 8/23/06, 4:53 PM
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Of course. and carpet stains too!
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Old 8/23/06, 4:56 PM
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I like the mirror too. It makes the flames look even better.



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Hi to all,

Bob, watch out for those carpet burns, you know how painfull they can be

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Old 8/23/06, 6:36 PM
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Bob, that's hillarious. Thanks for sharing.
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Carpeting holds mildew and contaminants, I would replace the carpet with hardwood as there are less allergens with hardwood flooring...
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Old 8/23/06, 8:44 PM
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I guess if you don't start a fire, you would be nice and cozy in these tight quarters. LOL

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Hey. Did the same thing for my dog (closed off gas fireplace in an old apartment building).

He likes it, mold or not.



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It's just wall to wall carpeting



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Old 8/26/06, 8:51 PM
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Gerry, too funny! It gives carpet burns a whole new meaning.

Michael, there's no mirrors. It's a two sided fireplace. Actually, the fireplace was operable. Damper, chimney, flue were all in good shape. It needed a hearth though on both sides. Floors are carpeted right up to the fireplace.
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