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Warm up your Fireplace

“Baby, it’s cold outside” isn’t just a song lyric in Detroit this time of year. Even without the usual snowstorms and frigid temperatures, it gets pretty chilly, and a fireplace can help you stay warm, liven up the look of your house, and save some energy costs.

There are two basic types of fireplaces based on the kind of fuel used: wood-burning and non-wood-burning. Within the wood-burning category there are three options: freestanding, fireplace inserts, a...Read More

Read more | Comments (0) | Posted on February 02, 2012

Three Common Fireplace Myths

1. Rarely used chimneys don’t need to be cleaned or inspected.

If you don’t use your fireplace often, it doesn’t get dirty, right? While creosote buildup may not be a regular issue with infrequent use, annual chimney inspections are still vital to detect other problems. For example, chimney sweeps will check for and remove bird nests and check for dangerous cracks in the in chimney and flue. Infrequently used fireplaces and chimneys should be inspected once a ...Read More

Read more | Comments (0) | Posted on January 31, 2012

Finding the Best Electric Fireplace for your Home

If you look online, you will find that there are hundreds upon hundreds of unique electric fireplace models out there. There are many fireplace manufacturers, and many different fireplace styles, designs, and purposes. So, how do you pick the one that is perfect for your home? Electric fireplace heaters are not particularly complicated appliances, but in order to understand what to look for when you shop for a new fireplace, you should understand how they basically work.

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Read more | Comments (0) | Posted on January 26, 2012

10 Hot Fireplaces to Cozy Up to

Not sure how you want to design your next fireplace? No worries, HGTV is featuring ten fireplaces that have been shown in dream homes. 


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Read more | Comments (0) | Posted on January 26, 2012

Updating your Fireplace

Like anything else built into the structure of a home, a fireplace can become dull-looking and outdated over time, particularly when it's in a room with modern decor. 


There are a lot of ways to bring new life to a fireplace that has become an eyesore or you're just plain bored with. And now is a good time to do it. 

For homeowners who may have missed out on updating their fireplace in the fall, late winter is a great time to t...Read More

Read more | Comments (0) | Posted on January 19, 2012


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