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Add Some Sizzle With These Summer Fireplace Designs

I know, I know. spring has barely arrived, and I am already talking about fun summer fireplace designs for your...

Keep Your Chimney and Fireplace Creosote-Free

If you’re like me, you get excited about the possibility of a fireplace makeover, using your fireplace for different gatherings—the...

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...

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 occurred...

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...

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...

Tips for Choosing a Fireplace Mantel

There are so many options when it comes to choosing a fireplace mantel. Since everyone’s taste and aesthetic is unique,...

Warm Up Your Home With Ideas for Summer Mantel Decor

Still a tad bit chilly where you are tonight? Why not warm up with some new ideas for summer mantel...

Fireplace Decor Ideas for Your Home

Now that winter is slowing down and we are perched on the start of Spring, you might want to think...

Fireplace Makeover: Small Town Rambler

The results are in, and they are amazing! One of our favorite bloggers, Karla Holley with the Small Town Rambler,...

The Cost of Adding a Fireplace to Your Home

Classic and Creative Fireplace Makeovers

At Brick-Anew, we love fireplace makeovers!  My personal favorites are makeovers that feature the Brick-Anew paint kit.  But I have...

Tips for Spring Cleaning Your Fireplace

Essential Fireplace Tools and Accessories

As humans we’ve been working with fire since the beginning of time. Fast forward to the present day, and fire...

Fresh Ideas for Spring Mantel Decor

I don’t know about you, but where I live, winter is getting pretty old.  I can’t wait for spring, and...

Hot Fireplaces to Warm You Up This Winter

I’ve shared new fireplaces, romantic fireplaces, fireplace makeovers, and lots of home decor ideas, too. So I was so pleasantly...

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...

All Things Heart & Home Fireplace Makeover Part 2

Over the past few months we’ve been fortunate enough to work with Robin from All Things Heart and Home on...

See the World’s Most Amazing Chimneys

I spend a lot of time sharing news, ideas, tips and “how-to” posts about fireplaces.  It’s fun! This week, however,...

The History and Evolution of Fireplaces

Check Out These Stunning Outdoor Fireplaces

I know it is a little bit chilly yet to be thinking about actually relaxing in front of outdoor fireplaces,...

Love DIY? Check Out These Gorgeous DIY Projects

I read a lot of blog posts and connect with lots of bloggers over the course of a week. So...

Blog Spotlight: The Small Town Rambler

I was fortunate enough to catch up with one of our favorite bloggers this week, Karla Holley of the Small...

Should You Choose Gas Logs for Your Fireplace?