How to Fix a Stained Fireplace

A dingy hearth can make your home’s living space feel dingy, too, even if it’s otherwise spotless. Unfortunately, the masonry materials most often used for hearths are highly porous, which means they’ll absorb water, soot and any other material that they might come...

The Anatomy Of Your Fireplace

Fireplaces seem like a simple enough concept: You build a fire in the fireplace, and the smoke travels up and out of the chimney tube. Well, essentially, that’s how a fireplace works – right? On the contrary, that common vision of a fireplace system is...

Upgrading to a Gas Fireplace

Did your wood-burning fireplace sit mostly unused this winter? Are you tired of hauling wood and tending your fireplace? If so, it might be time to upgrade to a gas-fueled fire! Here’s what you need to know about upgrading to gas. The benefits of a gas fireplace. Gas...

Fireplace safety tips

It’s that time of year: Temperatures are dropping, and homeowners are lighting fireplaces to keep their homes warm and cozy. As you light your fireplace this winter, it is important to observe some fireplace safety tips so you and your family can enjoy your fireplace...