Fireplaces

  • Fireplace History
    Fireplaces have been used for centuries, since the beginning of civilization. At that time pits were built in the ground in the center of a hut and the smoke escaped through holes in the roof. ....
  • Cast Iron Steamers
    It's an odd thing when you live in a dry house--you never quite understand why the air is always so dry, but it's always noticeable. This is often an issue in winter time, when your home's heating sy....
  • Furnace Cement
    Having a stove in your home has a lot of benefits: a great look, wonderfully inexpensive heat, and the pride that comes with owning (and using) this kind of old fashioned device. The downside of a st....
  • Cast Stone Fireplace Mantels
    Cast stone fireplace mantels open a door to all sorts of exciting design options. Whether you're moving into a new house or condominium or renovating the one you've already enjoyed for years, a firepl....
  • Wrought Iron Andirons
    Anyone who has experience with fireplaces knows that burning wood directly on the floor of the fireplace doesn't really work. A good fire needs good air circulation, so it's almost imperative that th....
  • Affordable Fireplace Mantels
    Surprisingly, perhaps, affordable fireplace mantels are the rule rather than the exception. It's true that if you have a budget you will probably be obliged to rule out genuine stone mantels. Marble, ....
  • Oakland Fireplaces
    Oakland fireplaces are a contemporary update on the traditional fireplace design with heavy wooden mantel. In contrast, the Oakland design features a flat black body with either brass or nickel trim, ....
  • Electric Fireplace Manufacturers
    Electric fireplace manufacturers have been producing realistic "fake fire" hearths for generations. While the styles and technologies behind these products differ, the ultimate goal is the same: to re....
  • Fireplace Trim
    Fireplace trims are the final piece in the fireplace puzzle. The surrounds are the structure around the cavity of the fireplace, and the mantel is the shelf on the top. In electric fireplaces, the hea....
  • Cast Iron Trivets
    Cast iron trivets are wonderful accessories for those who love old fashioned items in the home. Interestingly enough, the word trivet actually comes from the old English trifet, which literally means....