THE days are long gone when on leaving the house you were met by the faint smell of coal tar in the air. The Clean Air Act of 1968 finally restricted burning coal on domestic fires (and for industrial ...

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Alternatively, if you want to continue using your fireplace, go for a mechanical damper operated by a hearthside handle. C-Cap Chimney Cowl for Disused Chimneys Emily Batesmith is a journalist and ...

How do I keep spiders out of my gas fireplace? To keep spiders out of your gas fireplace, try a chimney top damper. This device creates a closed seal, making it hard for spiders to get in your ...