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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Refacing fireplace can be done by various ways through different options ranging from simply cleaning it up to painting and even going to the extent of refacing it with a facade. Be it any kind of fireplace, as we will see in the following ...
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Finding your dream home is often difficult. Getting your new home to look perfect is even more difficult especially if the previous owner has painted the beautiful fireplace in a really disgusting color. The previous owners might have ...
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Fireplace designs made of stone as a primary element are quite popular. The mantels made up of stone are the ideal option for a tradition as well as contemporary look. You can choose from various types of stones that are easily available ...
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A fireplace keeps you warm on a cold winter night. It shares your intimate moments. It is witness to how shamelessly lazy you can be, curled up before it in your faded PJs, a riveting novel and a cup of steaming hot chocolate. Needless to ...
Having a fireplace in your house not only adds warmth but also contributes to the interior or exterior decor. While latest fireplace mantel designs are more of a contemporary style, the traditional ones are still a fave of many. Traditional ...
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A fireplace mantel is used to enhance the look of a dull fireplace. It acts as a framework and helps in restricting smoke from dispersing in the room. A fireplace mantel has been in use for the beautification of a fireplace since the ...
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A fireplace is the coziest corner of the home during cold nights and hailing days. But it can get quite cumbersome if the fireplace is vented and is releasing all the gases (harmful ones like carbon monoxide) into the atmosphere. Even as ...
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Are you seeking to get delight from fiery log pragmatism, as well as fully efficient, 100% heat generation? Then answer lies in vent-free gas logs. If your objective is to reinstate your wood fire, bring in some monitored space heating and ...
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A Ventless Fireplace can be another source of heat in your home. Traditionally, a fireplace requires for a home to have a chimney, a flue and of course, wooden logs. However, a vent free gas fireplace does not require for you to burn wooden ...
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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 ...
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A zero clearance fireplace is nothing but a prefabricated, factory made fireplace which can be easily moved around and needs very little maintenance. These are made for homes without chimneys and don't need a hearth to function efficiently. ...
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Cultured stones are widely used in interior and exterior home decoration. Building and decorating interiors and exteriors with stones, gives a classic and elegant look to our home. Natural aggregates, cement and iron pigments are used for ...
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A living room can be called the most important room in a home. It is the first room that guests visit, so it is obvious that decorating it should be taken seriously. Nobody wants to create a bad first impression, especially when it comes to ...
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Masonry fireplaces are made of bricks or stones, and are known for their durability and stability. Building one such fireplace outdoors is a good investment, so the designs must be decided beforehand. If you are deciding to build one, you ...
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