We live in a circa 1900 bldg with original fireplace/mantel. Anyone else have a cast iron fireplace insert (?) like the one shown here? Logistically, how do you use it? The rectangular piece in the ...

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In the mid-19th Century, as the Industrial Revolution roared along in Britain, uncounted millions of cast-iron fireplace mantels in myriad styles rolled off production lines. There were floral designs ...

Eat Your Heart Out, Cast Iron. The Best Fireplace Grate Is Made of Steel. Story by Brandon Russell • 3mo 1 / 9 ...

Dear Franny The Shopaholic: Looking for a decorative small heater for my drafty enclosed porch, cheap. — Joseph L. Dear Joseph: ShopRite has a cast iron-look electric fireplace heater, regularly ...