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Is that a wood burning fireplace?

3 years ago

Just wondering if you can put a wood burning fireplace in the basement.,

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PRO
Parker & Company
3 years ago
While wood burning fireplaces are possible in a basement, the one pictured is a good quality electric fireplace.
Ina Kébé
Original Author
3 years ago
Thanks
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