Fireplace Accessories

A fireplace is an elegant enhancement to any home, and no fireplace would be complete without fireplace accessories, both the decorative kinds, like fireplace candelabra, and more functional varieties, such as a fireplace heat exchanger. Although fireplace accessories don’t usually come with the fireplace when you buy it, they certainly should. read more..

There is no doubt about it, when it comes to fireplace safety, fireplace screens rank at the top of the list of essential fireplace accessories. read more..

A fireplace mantel surround is an elegant way to set off your fireplace and enhance your decor at the same time. There are essentially two types of fireplace mantel surround. Some mantels are one big piece, consisting of a flat area on top and side sections which stretch down the front of the fireplace. Then there are the fireplaces that are constructed from brick, stone or slate throughout and the mantel is simply the top flat part and can be lifted right off. read more..

Even though there are a number of websites and retail stores that sell complete fireplace kits, you may not be in the market for this type of product for a couple of reasons. You might already have a fireplace structure in place that can be used for a fireplace insert or you plan on building one yourself. read more..

Many people use their fireplaces to save on heating costs during the winter. In general, this is a good practice as long as they keep safety in mind. However, some might notice that they’re not getting the optimum amount of heat from their wood burning fireplaces. In fact, many people realize that rooms become colder than normal when a fire is burning, and that the only way to be warm is to sit directly in front of the fireplace. This leaves many wondering how other houses with a fireplace get that toasty warm feeling throughout. read more..