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10 Fantastic Uses for Fireplace Ash
If you frequently operate a wood-burning fireplace, you’re probably wondering what to do with the fireplace ashes. Many homeowners view fireplace ash as a problematic aspect of burning wood, but...
Fireplace Glass Doors vs. Screens
There are few things more beautiful than watching logs burn in an open masonry fireplace. But with that beauty comes a couple of disadvantages, those being heating inefficiency and safety concerns....
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,...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...