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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...

Essential Wood Fireplace Safety Tips

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,...

Give Your Fireplace A Facelift this Spring

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

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

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....

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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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