Snow is capable of turning the most ordinary of settings into a magical wonderland, including your holiday fireplace mantel. Take a look at the elegant white Christmas mantel above (photograph by Sussie Bell.) A Sophisticated White Christmas Mantel The look of snow's shine and shimmer is captured through the use of all white decorations, accessories
Do you knit? Do you sprinkle glitter on anything that isn't breathing? Is your glue gun always loaded and ready? If you answered yes to any of these questions then a hand-crafted Christmas fireplace mantel is perfect for you. You do not have to be a master crafter or expert seamstress to recreate the charming
You don't have to be an Eagle Scout to start a fire in your fireplace. You just have to use a tried and trusted method. How to Start a Fire - Step by Step Make sure the damper is open. It may be located inside the firebox or at the top of the chimney. Crumple 2-3 sheets
Using Wax Fire Logs with Care Although sawdust and wax composition fake fire logs offer convenience, if not properly used, they can create safety hazards. Do not break apart wax fire logs. When poked or broken apart, artificial fire logs can cause a flare-up (sudden increase in burn rate) and possibly even an explosion and chimney
As family and friends gather to celebrate all we are thankful for, don't forget to decorate the fireplace for Thanksgiving. After all, that's where everyone will gather around after the bountiful Thanksgiving meal. (And as they watch the parades and football games on television!) Here are three tips on how to decorate the fireplace for
Start your fires in fashion this winter! We've giving away 8 lbs of fatwood, a hand-crafted copper cauldron, and a pair of heavy-duty cowhide fireplace gloves for the ultimate fatwood fire starter kit giveaway! Fatwood is one of the best natural firestarters available. Loaded with energy-rich resin, just one or two strips of fatwood can
Tips on How to Avoid Chimney Cleaning Scams Annual chimney inspections are important whether your chimney is venting a wood-burning or gas fireplace, woodstove, furnace or water heater. Regular inspections by a trained professional will detect any problems with the soundness of your chimney structure and flues. The inspection will also verify the chimney is
New to the world of wood burning fireplaces? Is this your first winter with a new fireplace? Or have you recently acquired the role of Chief Fire Builder in your home? 10 things you need to know before you light your first fireplace fire: 1. Open the damper before lighting a fire. Close it only
Smoke detectors can save lives, but they cannot change their own batteries. Failure to safely replace and and dispose of 9 volt smoke alarm batteries can result in a house fire. Having smoke alarms in the house is not enough – they must be functioning smoke alarms to do their job. Although 95% of Americans report having
