The Fireplace Blog

Tips for Wood Stove Safety

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Wood stoves are often a more efficient way to heat your home than traditional fireplaces. Many wood stoves can even provide warmth for more than one room. Yet, more than 4,000 residential fires each year are started by wood stoves. To keep your wood stove operating safely, consider these tips: Check with your local fire…

Wood Ash Use and Benefits

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Do you have a wood burning fireplace but don’t know what to do with the messy ash? Don’t throw it away!  Wood ash has many practical uses around the home and even in the garden/yard. Here are some benefits of using wood ash outside of the fireplace. HOUSEHOLD CLEANER AND SILVER POLISH White wood ash…

Best Time For Purchasing A Gas Fireplace

Days are getting longer and nights are finally warmer. Spring is one of the best times to have a gas fireplace installed – before cold weather arrives and fireplace installers get busy. Whether you’re building your dream home or want to make your current home a little cozier, consider a gas fireplace. Create opportunities of gathering…

Outdoor Gas Fireplaces Can Make Your Summer Nights Hassle Free

When the weather turns chilly on those upcoming summer nights, the last thing you want to do after your BBQ is build another fire when all you really want to do is kick back and relax. Fortunately, outdoor gas fireplaces have become readily available and only require the simple flick of a switch to get it going.

Wood or Gas Insert Fireplaces can Prevent an Expensive Fireplace Remodeling

If there are problems with your fireplace in any way, letting those issues go unresolved for too long can become a potential fire hazard. This is not to mention the fact that un serviced traditional fireplaces typically are a major source of energy loss. If you are considering a fireplace renovation, there are serious reasons…

Free Standing Stoves and Heating

Many individuals enjoy the comfort of a relaxing fire in their home during the freezing winter time. A roaring fire not only creates the comfort of warmth in your home but also provides ambiance and value. With several options to choose from in today’s market the choice can be very confusing. As a consumer you…