Fireplace Guides and Articles

Purchasing a fireplace and having it installed can be stressful – but it doesn’t have to be that way. Above all, you’ll need to make sure your installation is safe and effective. While you w...

Whether you just bought a fireplace, are planning to buy a stove, or just need to replace the pipe for an old unit in your house, choosing the right venting components is critical for both p...

There comes a time when every fireplace will start to lose its prominence as the focal point of a room. Whether from wear and tear or just the changing whims of style, your home’s fireplace...

This article contains an in depth overview of the Caframo Ecofan, a heat circulating device that uses thermal energy to generate electricity. The below list of quick links can be used to nav...

With the seasons changing once again and the warmer temperatures returning, experts encourage fireplace users to perform all necessary preventative maintenance before letting their fireplace...

When the time comes, and you can no longer put off cranking the thermostat up, there is one other thing that goes up with the heat: your heating bill. Costs typically rise in winter, due to...

You need help with your fireplace. Either a part no longer works, is missing, or your fireplace does not want to work correctly at all....

While a traditional masonry fireplace is high in aesthetics and beauty, they are rather useless for actual heat. If you need heat for your home and have an existing masonry fireplace, you ca...

Outdoor fireplaces have an undeniable appeal, and there has been a definite increase in their popularity recently. Whether you are looking for a fire pit, an outdoor fireplace, or something...

Homeowners have begun straying from the traditional fireplace aesthetic. Instead, they've started preferring modern fireplaces. But what exactly makes a fireplace modern?...

Fireplaces are often the focal point of the room that family and friends gather in. Fireplaces bring warmth, comfort, and romantic ambiance to a home; however, the ornamental masonry style f...

Power outages can be a disaster and without a proper plan in place, a lengthy power outage can leave you and your family without proper lighting, unable to access electronic devices and, wor...

Decor is what makes a house a home. And nothing says "home" quite like a well decorated fireplace mantel. Displaying artwork, knick-knacks, photos, and memorabilia around and above your fire...

Fireplaces and wood stoves are a staple of many residential homes. They are how people heated their homes before central air furnaces were commonplace, after all. They often provide warm, fu...

Fireplaces and hearth appliances have been evolving rapidly in the past few years. That being the case, it is time to get an update on where the industry stands on which pilot light systems...

Wood burning stoves have come a long way since the first EPA emissions standards, but are they still a good investment? We'll walk you through the progression of the EPA standards and how ne...

Do you love the idea of a fireplace, but worry that it will produce too much heat for your small space or mild climate? The average size of the American home is skyrocketing and fireplace ma...

Unless you are a contractor who installs hearth appliances yourself, then there is a good chance you will want to have a professional do it for you. Purchasing the fireplace is a daunting fi...