Fireplace secrets

the long version

""The genius of the fireplace lies in the fact that it allows us to enjoy the magic of an open fire in the middle of our homes without the danger of setting our houses on fire or the unpleasantness of smoke. Unfortunately, fireplaces often don't perform as intended. Fireplace Secrets: A Problem-Solving Manual for Fireplaces and Chimneys explains not only how to solve any smoking problem but also how to turn fireplaces into efficient sources of heat. This book is intended for homeowners, architects, chimney sweeps, fireplace designers, contractors, and masons. If you follow the advice set forth in Fireplace Secrets, you will be guaranteed many years of fireplace satisfaction."--Publisher's description.