Gas fireplace or wood-burning: Which is more eco-friendly?
The warmer weather doesn’t always prompt thoughts of sitting in front of a cozy fire, but if you are considering adding or making a cha...
10 Jun
Fireplaces
12 May
What is a Zero Clearance Fireplace?
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If you have plans to add a new fireplace to your home this year, or plan to make changes to your existing fir...
30 Apr
Fireplace Cooking Tips for Fun and Delicious Meals
Doing “Fun by the Fire Friday” posts every week, we share a lot of fun ideas for what to do by the fire. Sometimes this includes eating...
19 Apr
Cozy Family Room Fireplace Ideas
With the amount of time many families spend in their family room, whether it is sitting in front of a fire relaxing, interacting, shari...
21 Mar
Reasons to Add a Gas Fireplace to Your Home
Lately we have discussed electric fireplaces vs. wood burning fireplaces, and why electric fireplaces are a nice choice for people who ...
16 Mar
Electric Fireplaces: Perfect Solution for Renters
While writing a post this past week about choosing between traditional (wood burning, gas) fireplaces and electric fireplaces, it occur...
13 Mar
Pros and Cons of Electric and Wood Burning Fireplaces
Thinking about adding a new fireplace to your home? With so many options out there, from wood burning to electric fireplaces, it’s impo...
10 Mar
Cozy Fireplace Spaces for Your Home
We are almost at the end of the coldest part of the year here in North America. But even though the weather is beginning to warm up, it...
28 Feb
The Cost of Adding a Fireplace to Your Home
A warm, inviting fireplace is a lovely addition to make to any home. There are lots of choices to be made when deciding which type of f...
11 Feb
Tips for Planning Your Outdoor Fireplace
The weather may not be the most conducive right now to start thinking about adding an outdoor fireplace to your property, but just like...
04 Feb
The History and Evolution of Fireplaces
When they first began making an appearance inside of our homes, fireplaces were more practical than decorative.That’s becau...
25 Jan
Brick Fireplace Cleaning Tips
Not only can your fireplace offer a wonderful way to relax in your home during colder weather, a fireplace can also be a beautiful foc...
15 Jan
Awesome Ideas for Unexpected Fireplaces in Your Home
Fireplaces are a beautiful addition to any home regardless of where they are placed. Traditionally, I expect to see a firepl...
05 Jan
Unique and Unexpected Fireplace Designs for the New Year
I’m always on the lookout for new and unique ideas for fireplace designs, something that opens my eyes and makes me say “Wow, I love th...
31 Dec
2016 Trends for Home Decor and Fireplaces
When describing fireplace, home decor and design trends in 2016, the most often used terms offered by the experts are details, customiz...
17 Dec
How to Stack Firewood for Your Fireplace
Now that it is finally starting to get chilly in some locales and the holidays are upon us, it’s time to think about stocking up on som...
09 Dec
All This Story Needs is a Roaring Fireplace
Now typically because I love fireplaces, and I am always looking at fireplace accessories, makeovers and products, I feature a lot of f...
25 Nov
Gorgeous Fireplaces That Live Up To Their Name
With the holidays just about here, we're all looking for something special, beautiful even gorgeous to look at this season, and that in...
15 Oct
The Advantages Of A Gas Fireplace
Ahhh….there’s nothing better than the relaxing warm glow from a fireplace at the end of a long day. The flames calm and comfort you no...