The winter season changes our behaviour drastically; we adapt our routines to get through the colder months more comfortably. This can be anything from wrapping up in warmer clothing to heating our homes more. One change that some families make is the use of wood fires to heat their living rooms. This tends to be […]
Millions are without power due to Hurricane Sandy’s wrath, and likely will be for some time. Our thoughts are with those suffering through the floods, fires, and winds. For those safe and dry in their homes but without power, consider cooking a meal in your fireplace. You’re bound to tire of ramen noodles and canned […]
How to Build a Better Fireplace Fire 1. Tinder Tricks Newspaper is the most popular tinder, and works very well. Avoid using color pages with lots of ink though. Another clever choice- toilet paper tubes stuffed with dryer lint. The dryer lint will light very easily, and will burn for a long time when stuffed […]
Picking a Reputable Seller If you buy your firewood, make sure the seller is reputable and honest. Unscrupulous sellers may try to pass off unseasoned logs as seasoned, lie about species, etc. If you harvest your own, skip below to picking the best species. Ask where the seller gets the wood- is it cut locally? […]
If you have a fireplace then you probably spend a large portion of the year leaving it as a big dark hole in the center of your living room, using it only in the winter months. The truth is, the fireplace can be used all through the year, but you just need a little bit […]
A fireplace is a wonderful addition to any room, emitting heat, light and ambiance making for a toasty and welcoming atmosphere. If you are thinking of adding a fireplace to your home, you may be wondering type of fireplace is best for you. Read on to learn about electric, gas, and wood fireplaces. Consider their […]
The following is the first of what we hope are many future guest posts to the FireplaceMall.com blog. We hope you enjoy and find them useful. If you have been staring at your living room wall for a while, and wondering what would liven it up a bit, then you may have already considered a […]
A fireplace can add as much as $24,000 to the value of your home, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The NAHB has developed a model that estimates the value of various features of a home. Using statistical data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of House and Urban Development, […]
Mother’s Day is next weekend! If your mother has a fireplace, here are Mother’s Day gifts mom will love. Give Mom a real treat this Mother’s Day with one of these gifts. 1. Hearth Crickets Hearth Crickets are a traditional sign of good luck. In Charles Dickens’ story “The Cricket on the Hearth,” a cricket […]
