Now is the perfect time to start decorating your fireplace for Christmas. On that special day, you can all gather around the nice warm, glowing fire and enjoy the long-time tradition of opening your stalkings in front of the fireplace. Make it extra special this year and add a little holiday cheer to this centerpiece [...]
Archive for December, 2010
Fireplace Screens are Decorative and Practical
Posted in Decorative Fireplace Screen, Fireplace Screen with Doors, Fireplace Screens, Hearth Products, Single Panel Fireplace Screens, UniFlame Fireplace Screen, tagged fireplace, fireplace products, fireplace safety, fireplace screen with doors, Fireplace Screens, fireplaces, home decor, single panel fireplace screens on December 12, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Although many people think of a fireplace screen as purely decorative, they do have a very important purpose. The number one reason to keep a fire screen around the front of your fireplace is to keep any hot embers or flying sparks from coming out and landing on your hearth or other flammable flooring (or [...]
Clean Up with an Ash Vacuum
Posted in Ash Vacuum, Fireplace Maintenance, Hearth Products, tagged ash vacuum, cleaning fireplace, fireplace, fireplace maintenance, fireplace products, fireplaces on December 11, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
We are well into the cold weather season. Its time to think about fireplace maintenance again. Your fireplace may be getting filled with ashes. How are you going to clean it out? You could use the traditional method of sweeping up the ashes with a brush and shovel. But isn’t that kind of messy? [...]
Splitting Firewood Made Easy
Posted in Featured Products, Fireplace Tools, tagged electric wood splitter, fireplace products, Fireplace Tools, hydraulic splitter, log splitter, wood splitter on December 9, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
If you have a lot of extra logs lying around and don’t relish the idea of splitting them all by hand, (who would want to?) then you might want to think about an electric log splitter. These time-saving (and back-saving) machines will make quick work of your entire pile of firewood and get you ready [...]
Fireplace Candelabra as Table Centerpiece
Posted in Fireplace Accessories, Fireplace Candelabra, Fireplace Decor, Hearth Products, tagged Christmas, Christmas traditions, fireplace, Fireplace Accessories, fireplace candelabra, fireplace decoration, fireplace products, fireplaces, home decor, traditions on December 8, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
The Christmas season is upon us, the time when friends and family gather to enjoy the seasons celebrations. Many times these gatherings center around a delicious and elaborate meal. Having a beautiful centerpiece to display on your table can create a warm and inviting atmosphere to this time of fun and fellowship. If you [...]
Cast Iron Firebacks Can Increase Fireplace Efficiency
Posted in Cast Iron Firebacks, Firebacks, Fireplace Accessories, tagged fireback, fireplace, Fireplace Accessories, fireplace accessory, fireplaces on December 7, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
I recently got a call from a customer asking about the efficiency gained from using a fireback. It seems there is a little bit of confusion out there. The customer thought that the fireback would increase the amount of heat from the fire. In a way this is true, but let me explain it [...]
Benefits of an Electric Fireplace Part 4 – Home Decor
Posted in Electric Fireplaces, Fireplaces, Portable Fireplaces, Ventless Fireplaces, tagged electric fireplace, fireplace, fireplaces, home decor, portable fireplace, ventless fireplace, wall mounted fireplace on December 6, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
There are many options when it comes to decorating your home. A great way to add an extra sparkle without too much expense is using an electric fireplace. These versatile appliances can be plugged into any home outlet, and therefore can be placed anywhere you would like to add warmth and movement. The design [...]
Benefits of an Electric Fireplace Part 3 – Home Safety
Posted in Electric Fireplaces, Fireplaces, Portable Fireplaces, Ventless Fireplaces, tagged electric fireplace, fireplace, fireplaces, home decor, portable fireplace, ventless fireplace on December 5, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Having a wood burning fireplace or stove adds value to your home and is a great place to congregate during the cold winter months. However, these can cause a bit of home safety concern with their live flames. If you do not own a home with a real fireplace, and want to have a warm [...]
Benefits of an Electric Fireplace Part 2 – Environmentally Friendly
Posted in Electric Fireplaces, Fireplaces, Portable Fireplaces, Ventless Fireplaces, tagged electric fireplace, fireplace, fireplaces, home decor, portable fireplace, ventless fireplace on December 4, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
If you love the thought of owning a fireplace, but don’t relish the idea of putting smoke, fumes, CO2 and other pollutants into the air, then considering an electric fireplace is an environmentally friendly option for you. Electric fireplaces add a warm touch to your favorite room without adding pollutants to the air. No more [...]
