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Adding a Fire Feature to Your Backyard
Who else is ready to enjoy some warm summer nights by the fire? Fire features are a great place for friends and family to gather, and they provide a light source when the sun goes down. There are so many outdoor products to choose from, and it all depends on your...
Fireplace vs Fireplace Insert: What’s the Difference & What’s Best for Your Home?
If you’re adding a fire feature to your home, it’s important to know the difference between a fireplace and a fireplace insert, as your home may be equipped for one but not the other. Our experts will always help you find what you need and answer any questions, but...
How Adding a Fireplace Can Increase the Value of Your Home
It’s a common occurrence: you find the perfect fireplace, but you’re concerned about the cost when you know you won’t stay in your home forever. That fear shouldn’t stop you from buying a fireplace—in fact, fireplaces can actually increase your home’s value!...
Gas vs. Wood Fireplaces: The Pros and Cons of Each
You’ve decided you want to install a fireplace in your home, but would a gas or wood fireplace be best? Questions of affordability, practicality, and just general pros and cons often come up when a homeowner wants to add a fireplace. Besides the major differences in...
Your Guide to 2022 Fireplace Trends
A new year means it’s time for new trends! Is a new fireplace or a remodel in your plans for 2022? Before you start selecting products and materials, check out these popular 2022 fireplace design trends. Contemporary Marble Fireplaces are much more than a heat...
Creosote Buildup: Why Sweeping Your Chimney is so Important
The snow is falling, the days are cold, and families are cozying up to their fireplaces. Wood fireplaces and wood-burning stoves are a great, energy-efficient way to stay warm during the winter months. But, those cozy nights can turn dangerous if you have creosote...
Fireplace Safety Tips for You and Your Family
The days are getting shorter, the nights are getting colder, and people are starting to cozy up to the fire. Fireplaces are a great gathering place for family and friends, but there are safety hazards that you need to be aware of, whether you have a wood or gas...
Things to Ask Yourself Before Buying a Fireplace
Picture this: you’re in a cozy sweater, holding a mug of something hot, and snuggled right up to the fire. But, what does your fireplace look like? Is it gas or wood? What colors are you envisioning? If you’re not sure what you want in a fireplace, here are a few...
The Perks of Adding a Wood Burning Stove or Fireplace to Your Home
September is here, and cold weather is coming soon! As fall temperatures get chilly, wood stoves and fireplaces start getting used in homes again. Just imagine coming home from a cold day at the pumpkin patch and curling up next to a wood burning stove with a cup of...
Fire Features for the “Shoulder” Season
It’s been a warm summer! Fall is approaching, but it’s not going to get chilly just yet. The fire features listed below are great options for this “shoulder” season when the nights slowly start to cool down but are still warm enough to enjoy some time outside. Tempest...
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Flexible Financing Programs
We partner with United Buyers Group to offer flexible financing plans. You can spread the cost of your fireplace over manageable monthly payments, making it easier than ever to add this timeless feature to your home. Let us help you turn your house into a warm and inviting sanctuary with our fireplace financing options ranging from 6 to 12 months!
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