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Outdoor Fire Features

Outdoor Fire Features

Installing an outdoor fire feature is a fun excuse for family and friends to gather in the summertime. Whether you’re roasting hot dogs or just wanting to enjoy the heat once the sun has gone down, Brekke Fireplace Shoppe has a variety of outdoor products that fit...

Outdoor Fireplaces: Making a Statement

Outdoor Fireplaces: Making a Statement

Does your patio or backyard feel like it’s missing something? Consider an outdoor fireplace! Not only are these big, beautiful structures the perfect finishing touch: they’re also a great gathering place for family and friends. With so many options for building, how...

Remodeling Season: Fireplace Trends

Remodeling Season: Fireplace Trends

Fireplaces are more than a source of heat and warmth—they are a key element of interior design as well. From classic brick to contemporary corner fireplaces, there is a style for every space. With summer and fall remodeling seasons upon us, take a look at the top...

Fireplaces for Unique Spaces

Fireplaces for Unique Spaces

When you imagine a fireplace, you most likely think of a cozy living room with brick accentuating the warm glow of the fire. While this traditional model has certainly stood the test of time, there are also new, innovative ways to incorporate fireplaces into a variety...

The Many Benefits of Installing a Fireplace

The Many Benefits of Installing a Fireplace

If you are wanting to add more ambiance to your home, look no further! Having a fireplace installed in your home will elevate your space and make it more appealing for everyone. Not only do fireplaces look amazing in living rooms, dining rooms, family rooms, or even...

The Benefits of a Wood Burning Stove

The Benefits of a Wood Burning Stove

Winter has officially come to Minnesota! After a full day of sledding, shopping, and trudging through the snow, nothing sounds better than curling up in front of a crackling fire with a mug of hot coco. But this cozy scene isn’t the only upside to a wood burning...

Mantel Décor Ideas for the Holidays

Mantel Décor Ideas for the Holidays

One of the many benefits of having a fireplace in your home is the mantel. The mantel is a blank canvas to display your décor, especially as we enter the holiday season when the fireplace is used more and becomes a festive focal point in your home. Do you know how you...

Wood Stove Season Is Almost Here

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!

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...

united buyers group financing solutions

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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