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9 Surprising Facts on U.S. White House Fireplaces
President Joe Biden meets Vice President Kamala Harris, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, and other officials, Friday January 29, 2021, in the Oval Office. Image by: Adam Schultz via Facebook, Public Domain, WikimediaFireplaces are comforting, visually stunning, and a...
Chimney Crickets on Your Roof
In the chimney industry, “crickets on your roof” isn’t a term referencing flying insects or the internationally beloved sport. It’s a reference to an essential home and chimney protection solution. Suppose your chimney is positioned on the slope of the roof and is at...
10 Fireplace Mantel Decorating Ideas
Whether you’re in a living room, office, or dining room, nothing is more eye-catching than a beautifully decorated fireplace mantel. The mantel is essentially a blank canvas for homeowners aiming to create a mood and match a room's interior. If paired with the right...
Top 12 Chimney Maintenance FAQ
If you own and operate any type of fireplace, you must practice frequent chimney maintenance. Like motor vehicles, both fireplace and appliance utility flues routinely need servicing over their lifespan. While we would all like to avoid the expense and hassle,...
Fireplace Blower Fans: What You Need for Heat
If you want to harness more heat from your fire, then you need a Fireplace Blower Fan to assist with circulating extra heat into your room. In this post, we will discuss some household problems and the solutions that fireplace fans provide. As well as dive into how to...
Zero Clearance vs. Prefabricated Fireplace
If you are currently, or ever have been, in the market for a wood-burning fireplace, you’ve likely encountered an overwhelming variety of fireplace types. From wood stoves, to electric, to gas, the lists are seemingly endless. But regardless of the resource you use...
Convert a Wood Fireplace to Gas
3-5 Minutes to ReadGas Insert vs. Gas Fireplace | Cost | Gas Logs in an Existing Fireplace | Convert to Gas Fireplace Insert | Convert Existing Fireplace to GasSo, you want to convert a wood fireplace to gas? Well, it’s possible and you have options! Changing a...
How to Stack Wood for Seasoning
The most important things to know when preparing wood for seasoning is how to stack firewood for seasoning and why you need to season wood in the first place. Purchasing wood from a store or supplier doesn't guarantee that it's prepared or ready-to-burn.Table of...
Upside Down Fire Techniques Compared
If you have a home and hearth, chances are you’ve built a few fires and developed your own methods for the best way to stack wood in a fireplace. In our opinion, the best fire-building technique is the Upside Down Fire. In this post, we compare different...