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Gas vs Electric Fireplace: A Comparative Guide

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Choosing a fireplace for your home is a big decision. It acts as a centerpiece for your living area, and will define many memories within your home. It’s no surprise that around half of all new homes are sold with a fireplace, as many homebuyers strongly prefer them! Still, if you want to install a […]

This Is How to Get Rid of Bats in Your Chimney

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Knowing how to get rid of bats and pests that make their home in your chimney is crucial if you want a clean and safe home. Animals like bats can not only cause damage to your house, but they can also bring diseases and bacteria into your home. Bats play an important role in our […]

How Does a Chimney Work? The Basics Explained

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Did you know that a poorly ventilated chimney can cause a chimney fire? When most people think about a chimney, they picture a tall structure on the roof of a house with smoke billowing out. But what is a chimney, really? And how does a chimney work? In this blog post, we will explain the […]

What Is the Best BTU Rating for Your Fireplace?

In 2019, roughly half of home buyers rated either wood or gas fireplaces as desirable or essential in the United States. A fireplace adds life and atmosphere to a home and creates a feeling of coziness. In addition to the ambiance, a fireplace can help keep your home warm in the cold of fall and […]

5 Fireplace Maintenance Tips for Homeowners

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If you want to enjoy a cozy winter at home, you need a fireplace. Fireplaces are one of the most sought-after features for homebuyers, which can add value to your home, as well as your home life! However, cleaning a fireplace is essential for longevity, aesthetics, and even safety! Here are some helpful tips on […]

The Top Fireplace Trends for 2023

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As the weather turns chilly, your heart “burns” for a new fireplace more than ever before. And chances are, you’re not the only homeowner feeling this way. Research shows that the number of houses erected with fireplaces in the United States has dwindled by nearly 60% from four decades ago. Fortunately, adding a new fireplace to your […]

7 Hospitality Fireplace Ideas for Any Style

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Having a fireplace in your home or commercial setting adds value to the building and brings about nostalgic memories all in one. For many reasons, adding a fireplace to your home or business is beneficial. These days, there are so many interesting and creative designs to choose from when it comes to fireplace ideas. No matter […]

What Are the Advantages of a Wood Burning Fireplace?

Wood Burning Fireplace

A wood-burning fireplace provides many benefits, including creating a natural focal point in any room, providing extra heat during winter, increasing your home’s value, creating a warm ambiance, helping you save money on utility bills, adding natural mood lighting, a little crackle and pop music, and being environmentally friendly. Many people are deciding against electric […]

Intelligent Design: Your Guide to Efficient Fireplace Heat Distribution

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In the freezing, dry winter air, some viruses may reproduce more easily. To keep yourself warm and healthy, you have to make sure that your home stays warm. If you have a fireplace, you have to make sure that the fireplace heat distribution is at its most effective. Read the following steps below on heating […]

How to Know What Size Gas Logs to Buy

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Gas fireplaces come in a wide variety of shapes, styles, and sizes. So how are you supposed to know what size gas logs you need? If you’ve already selected a type of gas log, it’s now time to figure out what size you’ll need. Most gas log buyers start limiting their options at this point, […]

What Are the Best Ways to Prevent House Fires?

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House fires aren’t just small flames. More than 1,700 Americans have died in home fires this year. That’s more than five deaths every day. Thankfully, the majority of house fires are preventable. If you study the causes of fires and learn about simple fire prevention strategies, you can protect your home and yourself for years […]

Which is Better: Vented or Non-Vented Gas Logs?

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According to the National Association of Home Builders, about 55% of homebuyers said fireplaces were “desirable” or “essential”. If you’re considering adding a gas fireplace to your home, you need to know the difference between vented gas logs and ventless fireplaces. They both offer different benefits, and there are also some downsides. In this guide, we are going […]