All You Need to Know About Gel Fuel Fireplaces

•Pros and Cons of a Gas Fireplace
If you've picked out your fireplace mantel, you may be thinking about revamping your whole hearth. You could redo the wood burning fireplace you have now or you could install a brand new gas or electric fireplace. This article will give you all the pros and cons of gas fireplaces to complement your mantel. Gas Fireplace Pros There are lots of great reasons to add a gas fireplace to your home: * Reliable and easy to control, you can turn on your gas fireplace with the push of a button and...

•So What Is A Fireplace Insert
You may have heard of fireplace inserts and how efficient they are. But do you know what they really are and how they work? If you don't, browse through the following Fireplace Insert guide and get a better understanding what an insert is and how it works. Definition of a Fireplace Insert A fireplace insert is basically a convenient wood burning insert that you can place in your existing masonry fireplace to increase heating efficiency. It's a conversion kit/update for older, open masonry...

•How to Maintain Outdoor Fireplaces
Depending on the type of outdoor fireplace you have, maintenance can be simple or complicated. By taking proper care of your fireplace, however much work it involves, you can ensure that it will remain useful and attractive for several seasons or more. Basic Outdoor Fireplace Maintenance All outdoor fireplaces require ash cans, brooms, and sturdy work gloves. Before performing any other maintenance, make sure the fire has completely died down, and then empty the remaining ash or wood into an...

•Corner Fireplace Mantels
What are ? Believe it or not but you can actually have a fireplace in a corner. It's true! Some homes have custom built fireplaces built in corners. Other people opt for an electric fireplace that can easily be integrated into a corner of your home without much work or renovation. Regardless of what type of corner fireplace you have, you ultimately need to get a corner fireplace mantel. Corner fireplace mantels are designed specifically for corner fireplaces (obviously). They are intended to...

•European Fireplace Surround Get That Perfect Cover
A fireplace surround is also known as a fireplace mantle or chimneypiece.. Fireplace surrounds can be the focus of custom interior decoration. It offers an opportunity for the designer to create a statement that suits the room. If you are looking for a fireplace surround that will offer style and functionality, then you should consider installing a European fireplace surround. There are two styles of European fireplace surrounds: classical and modern. The classical design is usually made with...

•How to Clean Wood Burning Fireplaces
You should clean your wood burning fireplace at least once a year to get the most out of it and ensure your safety. If fireplaces aren't cleaned, the built-up soot and creosote inside the firebox and the chimney can release carbon monoxide or start a fire in your chimney. If possible, hire a professional chimney sweep to clean and inspect your chimney and fireplace once a year. If this isn't possible, you can perform the annual maintenance yourself, but it's wise to have the chimney...

•Fireplace Mantel Design Glossary
Discover many fireplace mantel design terms and get a better understanding of the type of styles involved. If you have questions about your fireplace, check out our fireplace mantel shelf FAQs. Antique Fireplace Mantel: 1) a fireplace mantel from an older generation (e.g. mid century, turn of the century); 2) a mantel piece designed to look like an original mantel from a stated period. Break Front: the part of a fireplace mantel design where the frieze (e.g. decorative piece across mantel)...

•Stone Fireplace Surrounds Naturally Durable Type That Requires Less Maintenance
A fireplace surround is a covering put on the outside walls of fireplace. A stone fireplace surround can be carved into any form of you choose. It can vary from modern to traditional designs and is available in different shapes. Some are ready made, while others are custom made. In some cases, stone fireplace surrounds function very much like traditional fireplace mantels. Stone is a viable material for constructing an outdoor as well as indoor fireplace; as it is long-lasting and...

•Traditional Mantel Shelves
Enhance the style and elegance of your fireplace with traditional mantel shelves. Mantel shelves are decorative shelves that are mounted above a fireplace to provide a distinctive and effortless eye-catching presence. Traditional mantel shelves also accentuate the warmth and coziness of a fireplace to give a room character. Traditional mantel shelves make the fireplace seem more attractive and form the focal point of the room. Mantel shelves are an excellent accent piece for your fireplace,...

•How to Clean Your Fireplace
Fireplace always paint a pleasant picture. But in order to completely enjoy the warm atmosphere fireplaces create, you’ll need to clean your fireplace regularly. If the thought of having to clean your fireplace gets you fuming, then don’t worry, listed here are a few tips on how to clean your fireplace. It doesn’t have to be a long-drawn-out chore, and the end results will be well worth your time, as cleaning not only makes your fireplace look nicer, but it also keeps it safe. Materials You’ll...