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Making a Fireplace

By Henry H. Saylor
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This practical guide covers planning, building, adapting, and operating domestic hearths, combining construction details, troubleshooting, and aesthetic treatments. It explains masonry and metal hearth forms, mantels and facings, unusual or recessed designs, and adaptations for small flues or coal grates, with illustrations and diagrams. Detailed advice on fuel selection and storage, fire-lighting technique, and maintenance emphasizes dry wood, proper stacking, use of andirons and backlogs, and an ample ash bed for efficiency and lasting embers. Short sections address accessories, mending poor fireplaces, and stylistic choices for informal and formal interiors.

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Henry H. Saylor

Henry H. Saylor was an author known for his contributions to practical gardening and home improvement literature. His notable works include "Making a Fireplace," which provides insights into the art of fireplace construction, and "Making a Rose Garden," a guide for enthusiasts looking to cultivate beautiful rose gardens. Saylor's writings reflect a hands-on approach to domestic projects, making them accessible to a wide audience interested in enhancing their living spaces.

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