A fireplace is a wonderful addition to any room, emitting heat, light and ambiance making for a toasty and welcoming atmosphere. If you are thinking of adding a fireplace to your home, you may be wondering type of fireplace is best for you. Read on to learn about electric, gas, and wood fireplaces. Consider their
While many people like the look of stainless steel or copper chimney caps, others prefer a more inconspicuous look. Chimney caps with a brown or black powder coat finish can blend in with the roof or trim and be barely noticeable. Powder coating provides a thick, baked-on finish more durable than paint. The powder coating
The following is the first of what we hope are many future guest posts to the FireplaceMall.com blog. We hope you enjoy and find them useful. If you have been staring at your living room wall for a while, and wondering what would liven it up a bit, then you may have already considered a
“To build a timeless, durable, multi-century home at a price that everyday Americans can afford.” That’s the mission statement for the folks at Hope For Architecture. They’re currently building a 3,000 square foot brick house to fulfill that goal. The designers and builders are focusing on affordable permanence, that is, a house that will last
A fireplace can add as much as $24,000 to the value of your home, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The NAHB has developed a model that estimates the value of various features of a home. Using statistical data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of House and Urban Development,
On this Memorial Day weekend we propose a challenge. For every dollar you spend on beer, wine, or liquor this weekend, donate a dollar to the Wounded Warrior Project.They’re a terrific organization helping out the men and women who have sacrificed their minds and bodies for our security. Please share this Memorial Day Weekend Challenge post
Andy Preske of The Copper Shop stopped by the office Wednesday with one of his beautiful copper chimney pots. Andy's family has been involved in metal crafting since the 1890s, and it shows. This Tudor pot was just stunning. We're proud to sell Andy's fantastic work. -> Tudor Chimney Pots -> Provincial Chimney Pots
Mother's Day is next weekend! If your mother has a fireplace, here are Mother's Day gifts mom will love. Give Mom a real treat this Mother’s Day with one of these gifts. 1. Hearth Crickets Hearth Crickets are a traditional sign of good luck. In Charles Dickens’ story “The Cricket on the Hearth,” a cricket
Mother's Day is next weekend! If your mother has a fireplace, here are Mother's Day gifts mom will love. Give Mom a real treat this Mother’s Day with one of these gifts. 1. Hearth Crickets Hearth Crickets are a traditional sign of good luck. In Charles Dickens’ story “The Cricket on the Hearth,” a cricket
