The fireplace and the hearth is a zone of the home that’s particularly suited to getting together and sharing special moments—especially in the winter. You can curl your fingers around a mug of hot chocolate and watch the logs inside the fireplace snap, crackle, and pop (hopefully not that last one). Or you can get …
The chimney is a major part of a home, both as a structure and as a central focal point. A chimney can be decorated in order to increase curb appeal for any guest or potential homebuyer. Plus, it makes you, the homeowner proud of your home each time you pull up your driveway. But decorating a …
A zero clearance fireplace is a great option for homeowners that want to add fireplaces to their homes but have older homes that don’t have the right masonry work like a chimney to support a fireplace. Zero clearance fireplaces allow homeowners to add fireplaces even if they don’t have the proper chimney to support a …
Trends come and go in home design and it’s not uncommon for trends from the past to show up as new trends after a decade or so. Fireplaces, which have always been popular in some geographic areas, are coming back as a huge trend for home design. Fireplaces are popular again with designers because they …
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A fireplace is one of those features of a house that adds style to your house and provides an excellent functional tool. In fact, a fireplace is one of the amenities that homeowners look for in a home because of their functionality and the look they help achieve in a room. However, a fireplace also …
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There are a plethora of stories surrounding the fireplace – everything from Chris Cringle making his way down the chimney during Christmas to nostalgic stories that no doubt involve a grandparent and a rocking chair in front of a carefully wrought brick mantle with fire. Fireplaces are often seen as a central point in any …
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Fireplaces can be a great addition to just about any home. They come in different styles from the straight and austere ultra-modern versions to more extravagant regal models. With rustic brick and mortar variants, they can be customized to fit in just about any style of home. Preliminary research will show you that not only …
Picture this; you just moved into your dream house and the trim is beautifully unique, the kitchen is spacious and welcoming, and with a little cleaner, the hardwood floors will undoubtedly shine. However, there is one thing that’s throwing the living room off, giving it a dated late 90’s feel and there’s no question about …
Fireplaces are the staple to any home subject to the four seasons. Fall and winter would certainly lose their charm without a fireplace to gather around, warm up to and set the atmosphere when the days become darker and the nights become longer. Maintaining a fireplace is as important as maintaining anything else in your …
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