In the summer, you probably are not using your wood burning fireplace either for heat or for ambiance. Without active fire, you really don’t need a mesh-screen fireplace screen to protect people, pets, or your floors from heat or sparks. Some people choose to omit a mesh fireplace screen altogether during warm weather. But let’s
One of the most common maintenance issues with chimneys is leaking during rainy weather. Like all other parts of your home, your chimney will degrade over time due to damage from the sun, rain, and freeze-thaw cycles. Fixing a leaking chimney can range from a simple afternoon’s worth of DIY work to complex repairs. The
If you think the "think green" movement is a recent phenomenon in our society -- think again. Please meet the American Redneck. For decades rednecks have practiced "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle," only their version is "Recoup, Rig, Repurpose." Nothing illustrates redneck recycling better than redneck fire pits. Since most rednecks love nothing more than sitting outside
For decades Architectural Digest has given its readers a look into the homes of celebrities. And those homes always feature beautifully designed fireplaces. Read on to see some of these beautiful fireplaces and learn how you can get the same look in your home. Cher's Malibu Italian Villa via: Architectural Digest Cher's 16,000-square-foot
The fireplace looks like a handy place to dispose of unwanted combustibles, but it’s safest to burn only dry, seasoned firewood. Many items you might innocently pop into the fireplace create serious safety hazards. Don’t burn colored paper. The inks used in wrapping paper, newspaper inserts, and magazines contain metals that can give off toxic
Have a patio, porch, or other outdoor living area? Using candles to light it at night can create a relaxing and romantic atmosphere. Given their size and sturdy construction, fireplace candelabra are the perfect source to consider for outdoor lighting. With the fireplace candelabra there is no need for a plug or source of electricity
What is a Fireback? A fireplace fireback back is a simple and historic innovation that dramatically increases the amount of heat your fireplace emits into your home. The back wall of a fireplace absorbs and retains a great deal of heat. A fireback instead radiates that heat outward to warm the home. In addition, by
Did you know that you can turn a little light from your fireplace candelabra into a glowing display? The light of a candelabra is beautiful and serene as it is, but it doesn’t take much to turn its simplistic beauty into a magical show of light. Reflect and Shine Reflective surfaces in your fireplace, under
At first thought, it might not seem like you can do much with a fireplace candelabra. Fill it up with uniform candles and light them, right? Don’t stop there! Many people get into a rut of using the same candle on every platform every time, not realizing the interest imbued by changing it up when
