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Cleaning ash out of a wood burning fireplace?

Holy smokes I forgot how much ash a fireplace produces! It’s time to clean mine out… we’ve been in our new house for about 6 months now and I haven’t lived in a home with wood heat for many years. Growing up my dad always used a metal bucket that he set outside for a while before he dumped it. I don’t have a metal bucket, so I haven’t had a fire for over 12 hours to make sure there aren’t any hot buds in there. I’m just going to use some grocery sacks, etc but I’m wondering what other people use or if you have any tips/tricks?? Thanks!

use a shop vac. A lot easier and cleaner.

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Outdoor Wood Burning Fireplace Makes a Nice Outside Fireplace Kits

The outdoor wood burning fireplace is a very warm and comfortable one. Many people are becoming traditional and choosing wood for burning and are stacking their fireplaces with logs of wood. The burning wood brings hours of warmth which may sometimes be enough even for your next party.

An outdoor wood burning fireplace made with composite cement and bricks, heavy duty grate and spark arrester is excellent. The composite cement used is strong and durable and that is what you want. Some wood burning fireplaces have exquisite marble inlay and can be very sturdy. When you fix it, it wont need mortar or messy cement glues. A well known outdoor fireplace kit is the Pacific Living Midnight Gray Fireplace which will provide heat for family and friends and also give you opportunities to roast hot dogs or marshmallows .This model is easy to clean and is low on maintenance.

Outdoor fireplaces are very much in fashion and almost everyone aspires to have one in their backyard or poolside or garden. There are so many varieties available that you can choose any one which you want as there are outdoor fireplaces which come in all sizes, shapes and costs. You can select the one that appeals to you the most and is easy on your pocket. It is, after all, a one time investment and is generally expected to last a lifetime.

You can check on the net and select the one that catches your eyes and then personally see it before you buy. You can make them yourself as well and fireplaces can be assembled in a short while and if they are free standing or portable, they will also be light and easily transportable.
Though gas, propane and other stuff are used for fireplaces, there is nothing like an old fashioned wood burning fireplace. The cheery look of the flames leaping over the logs is good for the mood of the people and the party. The flames are welcome and cheery. It sets the mood for the party.

You can have the fireplace in your backyard taking care that it will not harm the surroundings and not disturb the neighbors. You have to see that there is enough place for people to move around and sit, chatting and relaxing. And an outdoor wood burning fireplace is just the right thing for all this. You and your family will enjoy having such a nice fireplace and you will enjoy giving parties.

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is it possible to convert a natural wood burning fireplace natural gas?

My parents have a wood burning fireplace. They really don’t use it anymore. I moved out years ago so there is nobody to cut stack or split the wood. It looks like it’s just a matter of running a gas line about 30 feet or so to the fireplace. Know doubt I will hire somebody to do this. Any idea on cost?

Call a gas man. Many will do side jobs cheaper. I don’t know what they will charge. I know this can be done.

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