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Wood Stove Season Is Almost Here
As the temperature starts to drop and we all start to layer up, cozying up at home becomes a more common occurrence. To really get the most out of your relaxing time in front of a fire, however, a stove or fireplace will take it to the next level. The crackling of the...
It’s Time to Clean Your Wood Fireplace!
If you have a wood fireplace, spring and summer is the perfect time to clean it out after a long winter of use. Homeowners will need to focus on cleaning out the dust, soot, and creosote that has piled up, which they can do themselves or find a fireplace cleaning...
Essential Wood Fireplace Safety Tips
Whether or not we’re in peak fireplace season, maintenance and cleaning are essential to a safe and properly working wood fireplace. Off-season safety tips: The warm months are the best time to get any maintenance and cleaning done. Visually inspect the chimney,...
A Fire Table – The Perfect Addition to Your Patio
Is 2020 the year you spruce up your patio space? One thing you do not want to forget is a heat source. Adding a fire table or outdoor fireplace not only adds ambiance, it will extend the seasonal use of your patio space. Chilly spring or fall evenings become cozy with...
Why You Should Consider a Fire Feature for Your Outdoor Living
Outdoor fire features are a great way to bring your typical bonfires to the next level and enjoy the beauty of your backyard while staying cozy. Whether you’re looking to add to your patio space, pool side, or grass area, there’s many ways to upgrade your landscape....
Give Your Fireplace A Facelift this Spring
As you’re deep cleaning or upgrading your home this spring, take a look at your fireplace. Does it also need some work? When’s the last time it got updated? If it’s time for a facelift, there’s a variety of options to consider. Here are our top 3 ways to improve a...
Keep It Cozy at Work: Fireplaces for Businesses
While fireplaces are most commonly pictured in the home, they can also be used to add a comforting, cozy vibe to a business. However, with all of the different types of fireplaces, what is the best option? In general, we recommend electric or gas fireplaces as the...
Fitting a Fireplace into a Small Space
Even if you’re in a small house or want a fireplace in a small room, you don’t have to miss out on the beauty of a mantle or hearth in your home. When you really want to minimize or lack the wall space for a full fireplace/mantel, a stove is a great alternative....
Find All Your Hearth Needs at Brekke Fireplace Shoppe
When you work with a local fireplace store, you are supporting a small business and the entrepreneur community. Brekke Fireplace Shoppe has been around since 1957, which makes us the oldest family-owned fireplace store in Minnesota, and we’ve achieved that through a...
Adding a Heat Source to Your Lower Level
Winter home remodeling projects often include finishing an unfinished lower level of a home. As part of the many things to consider when finishing a lower level, it’s important to think about heating. Zone heating certain areas of a lower level with a gas, electric or...
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