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Creating a Romantic Setting
Sitting in front of a fire with the person you love, perhaps sipping wine, can be very romantic. Few features in the home offer an instant potentially dreamy escape, like a fireplace.
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Having a Fireplace in Your Home
Fireplaces are favorite amenities that most buyers consider a plus when searching for a new home. These creature comforts add an extra touch of architectural vitality to a house, inside and out.
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Eco-Friendly Heating
Today’s wood burning appliances are incredibly efficient, producing plenty of heat to warm your home, meaning you can use less of the fossil-fueled energy supply. Some of the latest models even make it possible to distribute the heat from the appliance throughout the home using existing ductwork.
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Creating a Romantic Setting
Sitting in front of a fire with the person you love, perhaps sipping wine, can be very romantic. Few features in the home offer an instant potentially dreamy escape, like a fireplace.
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Before Starting a Fire...
Be certain the damper or flue is open before starting a fire. Keeping the damper or flue open until the fire is out will draw smoke out of the house. The damper can be checked by looking up into the chimney with a flashlight or mirror. Do not close the damper until the embers have completely stopped burning.
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Use dry and well-aged wood.
Use dry and well-aged wood. Wet or green wood causes more smoke and contributes to soot buildup in the chimney. Dried wood burns with less smoke and burns more evenly,
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Chimney Check
Have a certified chimney sweep inspect and clean the chimney when necessary. Have him show you how to check it yourself, too. The chimney should be checked at least once a year or after about 80 fires.
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Ashes to Ashes..
Fireplace coals can remain hot enough to start a fire for up to three days, so always wait at least that long before removing the ashes. At that point, close the damper to prevent cold air in the flue from stirring up excess dust while you're removing the ashes. Be sure to wear a dust mask and open a window in the same room as the fireplace to prevent negative air pressure. Use a shovel to scoop the ashes into a metal container. Store the container far from combustible materials and surfaces and wood floors.
Never use a vacuum to clean up ashes, because live coals may remain in those ashes.
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Mistakes Not to Make with Your Fireplace
When the weather outside is frightful, there is nothing more comforting than curing up beside a fireplace with a good book or a good friend. This is why it is important that this feature of your home be not only safe, but beautiful. Some common fireplace woes…
It is important to have your fireplace properly inspected and cleaned by a pro before lighting for the first time each year. This will help to deter any hazards that could start a fire in your home, such as chimney blockage, weather deterioration, or invasive animal nests. It is also a great time to ask questions about how to safely use your fireplace.
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Tips for Safety and Efficiency
Besides the annual inspection and sweep for your chimney, improve the function of your wood fireplace with responsible use.
Ready for the colder months?
You will be if you follow these simple guidelines to keep your wood fireplace burning brightly — and safely.
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Steps to Get the Most Out of Your Fireplace
Opting for firewood rather than turning on the thermostat in the early winter months is a helpful way to save energy for many homeowners. But how do you know if you’re getting the most out of your cozy fire?
The U.S. EPA’s Burn Wise program provides homeowners with best practices that can cut firewood use by more than 30 percent and keep your home toastier and more comfortable on those frigid nights. Give the following tips a try this season, and learn to burn the eco way.
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How To Buy A Fireplace
Once installed, your new fireplace has an important job to do and that’s what you need to keep in mind while shopping. There are many reasons to start a fireplace renovation:
To update the look of a room • To heat a room(s) • To upgrade an inefficient fireplace (search government rebates & incentives) • To reduce monthly heating bills by up to 20-40% (learn more) • All of the above!
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DIY TIPS TO MAKE CLEANING YOUR WOOD FIREPLACE EASY
Now that warm weather is finally here, you can take a break from using your wood-burning fireplace to give it a much-needed spring cleaning. Wood-burning fireplaces are fairly easy to clean, but if you want to clean your chimney, contact the chimney cleaning experts to get the job done safely and professionally. A chimney should be cleaned at least once a year.
Here are a few easy tips for cleaning your fireplace and making it look beautiful again!
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Our Showroom
We have a spacious, uncluttered showroom with a large assortment of burning fireplaces complete with mantel and accessories.
We don't just sell the "box", we love to sell fireplace accessories like screens, glass doors, and mantels, etc. And we have the best selection in West Michigan!
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Products
We offer a wide selection from the industry's leading manufacturers including the following: Mendota, Town & Country, Napoleon, Valor, Astria, Rasmussen, RH Peterson, Portland Willamette, Stoll, and Design Specialties.
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Happy Holidays
Happy Holidays from our family to yours!
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The Burning Question: An Outdoor Fireplace vs. a Fire Pit?
Both an outdoor fireplace or a fire pit can provide a lot of enjoyment. They can add light, heat, and an interactive experience that really enhances your time spent outdoors. A fire feature can also add a lot of ambiance to your space. After all, there’s nothing quite like sitting by the fire.
While outdoor fireplaces and fire pits both add the appeal of fire to your outdoor space, they are different structures that provide quite different experiences.
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