Why wait until this weekend? Shop our Black Friday-Cyber Monday sale now! Frankly, we didn’t see much point in making you wait until you’re full of turkey and stuffing to do your shopping, so we’ve opened up our sale early! We have great deals on all sorts of fireplace accessories, from ornate screens to log […]
Stay tuned for our Black Friday-Cyber Monday deals! We’ve got some great fireplace gifts picked out! We’ll be starting our sale early, so stay tuned to find out when it begins! Can’t wait? Browse these great selections of gifts!
While chimneys are designed to contain heat from normal fires in a woodstove or fireplace, chimney fires can easily burn at 2000 degrees Fahrenheit, damaging mortar and even starting a house fire. When wood in your fireplace burns, the byproducts of the fire are released up the chimney. Smoke, water vapor, bits of unburned wood, […]
Old Faithful Inn Fireplace The Old Faithful Inn in Yellowstone National Park is one last remaining log hotels in the country and home to one of the grandest fireplaces as well. The hotel, designed by Robert Reamer, features an enormous lobby with 65-foot ceilings supported by a web of lodgepole pine logs. The centerpiece of […]
I heard this song on the radio for the first time yesterday and it made me feel proud to carry so many products that are made right here in the USA. Over 70% of our products are made in America, including all of our chimney caps. If you are looking for Made in America fireplace […]
President Obama has declared this week National Fire Prevention Week. Read President Obama’s proclamation here. This year’s theme for National Fire Prevention Week is “Protect Your Family from Fire.” There are simple steps families can take to help avoid tragedies. Install smoke alarms on each level of your house and in each bedroom and change […]
Are you asking, “Do I need a chimney cap?” Chimney caps are a great way to protect your home, chimney, and even surrounding areas from a variety of hazards. Why Do I Need a Chimney Cap? Chimney caps keep birds, bats, squirrels, and raccoons from entering your chimney. In addition to the nuisance of having […]
Fireplace Candelabra Outdoor For picnic tables, decks, porches, and sidewalks, decorators are using an unusual source of candle lighting. Fireplace candelabra—those candle holders intended for fireplaces have moved outside for the summer! Fireplace candelabra were originally designed to hold candles in your fireplace when you want the glow of flickering flames but not the heat […]
How to Tell If Firewood is Seasoned Seasoned firewood burns hotter and with less smoke than freshly cut firewood. Typically, firewood should dry for about six months before being burned. But in case you aren’t sure how to tell if firewood is seasoned, here are a few tips for checking: Well-seasoned firewood is darker and […]