Fireplaces Articles

Many gas fireplaces, stoves and inserts operate with a standing pilot light.  What does a pilot light actually do?

You want to update your fireplace, but don’t know how to go about doing it? Here are eight interesting and creative suggestions for all budgets.

So, you’re planning to build or do some remodeling and you’re wondering if a fireplace is going to be a good idea?  Should we think about wood, gas, electric or maybe pellets?  If we sell the house, will a fireplace be a selling point or a liability?  Will it add any value to my home?…

A wood fireplace needs tools to facilitate its use and cleaning. Here are the nine tools you need to keep your device working.

When starting a fireplace, many experience condensation or fog on the glass for the first few moments. This shouldn’t cause any concern as it is part of the normal process of condensation that occurs when water vapor condenses onto a cool surface. Here is what you need to know.

Do you have a house with a wood burning fireplace that doesn’t provide any heat to your home? What can be done to provide more heat to your family room? Let’s discuss why a fireplace insert is a terrific way to update that old, inefficient outdated fireplace.

Learn how to reduce the risk of fire in your home, and see which preventive measures should be taken in order to keep your family safe.

What’s the purpose of a damper in my fireplace?  Should it be open, closed or partly open when I build a fire?  What do I do if it’s an older fireplace and the damper doesn’t operate correctly?  For these answers and more, keep reading.

Which heating unit better suits your needs? A fireplace or a stove? Here is a list of 5 factors to consider before making your decision.

Which electric fireplace is the best? We have our favorites for good reasons. Before getting that answer, let us explain what is important to consider when it comes to electric fireplaces.