During the winter, with a shivering chillness in the atmosphere, fire becomes the perfect place of central attraction. You can rediscover the much-needed warmth of direct vent gas fireplace with its ambiance of sparkling flames ...
Tags: Gas Fireplaces, Fireplaces
Heating systems for homes and offices in cold regions demand the use of a fireplace. Traditionally, the fireplace used to be a niche in living room decorating ideas. The space was used for the installation of wood stoves to provide heat. ...
An electric fireplace is one of the heating devices that are used in many modern homes to warm the interiors during the winter months. One of the main advantages of having an electric fireplace is that it could be installed at any place, ...
Talk about fireplaces and I'm reminded of that evocative number from the movie 'My Fair Lady' - "All I want is a room somewhere, Far away from the cold night air, With one enormous chair. Oh, wouldn't it be loverly? Lots of ...
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Fireplace is supposed to bring warmth and coziness to the room in the winters but before that you need to invest a lot of time and energy behind deciding what kind of fireplace you wish to have, what suits your home decor, what is your ...
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Whatever happened to the good ol' traditional, wooden fireplaces, you ask? Well. They were left behind. Though they have their own charm and value, the convenient features offered by the modern electric fireplaces give them a huge advantage ...
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Many old homes are fitted with drafty masonry fireplaces, that waste a lot of energy. This energy is not used and hence, one spends a lot of unnecessary money on such fireplaces. In such cases wood burning fireplace inserts are a great ...
Tags: Fireplace, Wood Burning Fireplace, Construction, Decoration
Radiant floor heat is starting to get noticed as a mainstream heating option for homes across the country. Compared to just about every other heating option on the market, including gas furnaces, boilers, electric baseboard heat, and wood ...
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Water is such a thing without which life cannot be imagined. It is needed for drinking, bathing, and washing clothes. Many a times we do not know about the impurities present in the water that is being consumed. Such a thing can become a ...
Tags: Purify Water, Chlorinators
The Nest Learning Thermostat is already one of the smartest devices on the market, learning your habits and controlling your home's climate accordingly. Thanks to Nest's WI-Fi capability, the $250 gadget can also receive IQ-enhancing ...
If you live in the frigid north, a heated dog house can go a long way towards keeping your dog warm and happy. This is especially true for short-haired breeds such as Daschunds, Greyhounds, German Short-Haired Pointers, and Whippets. Such ...
Dimmers (either by themselves, or as part of a complete dimming system), switches, and controls can be a complicated topic. Let Del Mar Designs help you navigate through this topic. Electrical Basics You really don't think about ...
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Spring cleaning isn’t just about cleaning out closets; it’s also a great time to start an EE routine around the home! Based on March data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, the average U.S. household will spend ...
Honeywell today announced the Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat, a groundbreaking connected thermostat that allows design-focused homeowners to customize it to match or accent their home décor. In addition, the Honeywell thermostat offers Wi-Fi ...
Tags: Electrical, Electronics
This month while some regions of the country are flirting with temperatures in the eighties others are still digging out from snow. But summer will be here all too soon so it's a good time to make sure your air conditioner is in working ...
Tags: Consumer Electronics