Tribe.net. Local Connections Terry Bladorn http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/8d551249-2397-456b-a3c8-2d38864a5262#03d0ea56-ebc7-4b8d-84aa-e15ba5c65703 2009-06-12T21:17:02Z 2009-06-12T21:17:02Z

Oh I tried the fiberglass thing before too! You only try that once...itchy! and not advisable

Terry Bladorn 2009-06-12T21:17:02Z Terry Bladorn http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/8d551249-2397-456b-a3c8-2d38864a5262#79ed9657-da33-4eac-98a6-0fbd9cd4f790 2009-06-12T21:15:17Z 2009-06-12T21:15:17Z

I have used an inflatable plug called a chimney balloon fireplace damper that is made to plug the fireplace. They run for around $43 if I remember correctly. http://www.chimneyballoon.us

Terry Bladorn 2009-06-12T21:15:17Z Christy http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/8d551249-2397-456b-a3c8-2d38864a5262#204bd479-e027-43bc-af0d-0f16fc30ee5a 2008-01-17T01:15:15Z 2008-01-17T01:15:15Z

www.christywalkercreations.com has a product called Draft Decor that will work for you

Christy 2008-01-17T01:15:15Z Gobo Joe http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/8d551249-2397-456b-a3c8-2d38864a5262#1cf03c73-a6cc-46b9-a9f2-638d9464f608 2007-12-12T03:54:28Z 2007-12-12T03:54:28Z

<A can of expanding foam should do it. :D > Uh.....That stuff puts out some pretty toxic fumes when heated.

Gobo Joe 2007-12-12T03:54:28Z $item.owner.firstName http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/8d551249-2397-456b-a3c8-2d38864a5262#08cd66a3-b343-4268-956a-7919a9abb024 2007-12-12T02:18:12Z 2007-12-12T02:18:12Z

A can of expanding foam should do it. :D

$item.owner.firstName 2007-12-12T02:18:12Z Footbrake Wildchild http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/8d551249-2397-456b-a3c8-2d38864a5262#8a0d93c2-282d-4226-bebe-9437b031a2cc 2007-12-12T00:58:46Z 2007-12-12T00:58:46Z

Most fireplaces have a "damper" built into them, somewhere above the firebox. It's a door that opens and closes by a small knob usually sticking out of the brick. If there is no "knob" or handle like this, wouldn't hurt to look up the chimney with a flashlight (yes, stick your head in it!), and maybe you'll see a long, skinny, metal door like this. You may be able to shut it by hand. You precious heat is escaping until it is shut. Also, any decent fireplace has an air intake, as you don't want to burn the air in your house that's already warm. There should be a small opening that pulls air from the outside. It could be on the floor of the firebox, or on the bottom in the back. Could be a door there to control this draft opening. Outside, a small "clean-out" door should be closed as well. Clean it out while you're there. And when you're doing all this, light a stick of incense and watch the smoke. It's a lesson on how chimneys "work". They actually suck air up them, it's a phenomenon really. When the smoke no longer goes up the chimney, your draft has been closed, and you can relax.

Footbrake Wildchild 2007-12-12T00:58:46Z John http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/8d551249-2397-456b-a3c8-2d38864a5262#43bfaebd-27e5-4a49-9486-f1687b1d2eef 2007-12-03T21:39:03Z 2007-12-03T21:39:03Z

Go to a hardware store and have them cut a square that can fit in. How about plywood, painted red.

John 2007-12-03T21:39:03Z $item.owner.firstName http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/8d551249-2397-456b-a3c8-2d38864a5262#231d0eb8-db75-4e9f-9dc5-562f496731a8 2007-11-18T03:18:46Z 2007-11-18T03:18:46Z

Oh... detail... it's an 11 inch board :)

$item.owner.firstName 2007-11-18T03:18:46Z $item.owner.firstName http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/8d551249-2397-456b-a3c8-2d38864a5262#23b954a3-3e20-430e-9fed-cec8e72eafa9 2007-11-18T03:06:43Z 2007-11-18T03:06:43Z

I just completed a baffle for mine. It leans against the front and looks really nice. Maybe this would work for you too. The draft comes from the bottom vents which measure up from the floor about 6 inches. I just happened to have a board the length of the vented area. It would be better to have some extra length if you want to cut a board to fit. The extra height allows the board to lean against the frame and stay put. I didn't feel like painting it and instead covered the front with a sheet of heavy duty black paper, wrapped around to the back and taped with painters tape. It looks really good with the matt black metal frame. Then for some insulation I layered polyester batting along the lower half of the board on the side facing the fireplace, covered that whole side of the board with black felt and attached it on the edges with hot glue. Now my floors are toasty warm again and it cost me next to nothing.

$item.owner.firstName 2007-11-18T03:06:43Z ALLAH God of all http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/8d551249-2397-456b-a3c8-2d38864a5262#e1a9640c-24a5-44d8-9c99-67d603a90905 2007-11-15T19:41:38Z 2007-11-15T19:41:38Z

Best solution is a close-able cap at the top with a chain running down the flue. Other than that you can stuff fiberglass insulation up the flue but taking it out and putting it back will spread fiberglass particles all over the place. Breathing them is as bad as breathing asbestos.

ALLAH God of all 2007-11-15T19:41:38Z grouchosuave http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/8d551249-2397-456b-a3c8-2d38864a5262#5cabd945-d4f4-4837-9aa7-94dbc8ed0443 2007-11-15T05:29:22Z 2007-11-15T05:29:12Z

Do you mean a metal firebox, like lilning to the fire area that forms a box? ' If so, you can just cut a piece of 3/4" plywood to fit the opening. If the sides narrow as the box deepens it is easy to push a reasonably well cut piece with straight edges into the opening. Just remember to fasten a drawer pull or a knob to the face of it so you can pull it out. Painting it so it can be wiped clean and look halfway decent, free of smudges and splinters, will go a long way towards keeping it around to reuse each year. Cost: about 20 bucks total if new : or zippo if you know a scrounge or a hammer jockey (carpenter) like me.

grouchosuave 2007-11-15T05:29:12Z Kit Kat http://do-it-yourself.tribe.net/thread/8d551249-2397-456b-a3c8-2d38864a5262#fcb2e592-f5be-4bfd-8d20-fcd406eb1c6b 2007-11-15T05:13:41Z 2007-11-15T05:13:41Z

I have a gas fire place that's very drafty when not used. It has a metal frame. Anyone have a suggestion on how I can stop the draft... it doesn't have to look pretty,... just cheep and easy to do.

Kit Kat 2007-11-15T05:13:41Z