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Getting the Right Fireplace Accessories

Kim — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 22:25:19 +0000

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..

Get a Good Fireplace Screen for Safety

Kim — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:32:04 +0000

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..

Replacing a Fireplace Mantel Surround

Kim — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:02:56 +0000

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..

Choosing a Fireplace Insert

Kim — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 22:11:31 +0000

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..

The Basics of a Fireplace Heat Exchanger

Kim — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 22:15:08 +0000

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..

Renovation Options for a Fireplace Hearth

Kim — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 22:03:15 +0000

A fireplace refacing project is one of the best investments you can make in your home. Updating brick or plain tile to stone or custom tile can give you a huge bang for your buck. Not only that, but most fireplaces are located in open areas of the home that a lot of people see. By replacing your fireplace hearth and surround, you are changing an area that will get a lot of attention, as the fireplace is also often the focal point of the room. read more..

Why Buy a Fireplace Blower Fan?

Kim — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 22:13:17 +0000

If you own a wood burning fireplace, you’re probably aware that the heat it produces doesn’t travel too far from the room where it’s located. While it can be nice to cozy up to the fire, if you want to save money on home heating costs, that heat needs to be moved around to the rest of the house. If you want to reduce your bills, a great solution is to get a fireplace blower fan. read more..

Fireplace Doors: Critical for Safety

Kim — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:10:27 +0000

If you have a fireplace in your home that you use regularly, it’s essential that you ensure that you have fireplace doors in place. When it comes to your safety and the safety of your loved ones and even your pets, every precaution you take to keep everyone alive and well is worth the effort and cost. This is one of those things you don’t want to skimp on. read more..

Heat Your Home With A Fireplace Blower

Kim — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 22:10:13 +0000

There’s nothing quite as charming as the sight, smell, and sound of flames slowly consuming a wood log in a fireplace. Yes, wood burning fireplaces are controversial these days because they emit particulates and smoke into the environment, but they remain popular in part because wood is a sustainable fuel. The only problem with using a wood burning fireplace – or a gas burning fireplace, for that matter – to heat a home is its inefficiency. Without a fireplace blower, all the heat from a fireplace stays right in front of the firebox opening. Unless you are standing directly in front of a fireplace, you may not feel the heat at all. read more..

A Copper Fireplace Screen Will Enhance Your Decor

Kim — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:06:03 +0000

You’ve probably had one of those days. You wend your way home in a driving wind that flings freezing rain at you with every step. Before too long, your umbrella is useless, your hair is drenched, and your clothes are dripping wet. But once you set food inside your home, it all changes. With the push of a button, a warming fire is lit, flickering behind a copper fireplace screen. While the fireplace starts to warm up the room, you can dry off and make a soothing cup of tea or a maybe pour a glass of wine to enjoy while you soak up the atmosphere. read more..