Fireplace Blog
A fireplace is a classic amenity that has been desired and incorporated into home designs since the 1600s. Trends may come and go, designs change, but one thing is for sure, fireplaces aren’t going anywhere.
Congratulations on your new home. It has everything you ever hoped for, including a gas fireplace. If you’ve never owned one before, you must be wondering about it. Just remember these tips after you move in.
It’s springtime and that means it’s time for spring cleaning. Often overlooked is your wood fireplace. But spring cleaning your wood-burning fireplace is not only easy but will give you the satisfaction of knowing that even the dirtiest place in your home is spotless.
If you asked the average person how to start a wood fire in a stove, they would most likely say just throw the logs in with a match, and the deed is done. However, how to properly start a fire in a wood-burning stove or insert is an exacting science.
Like changing your furnace filters, visiting the dentist, and getting the seasonal tires changed, cleaning the glass on your gas fireplace is one of those things you need to do a couple of times per year.
Whether it is used as a focal point or tucked thoughtfully in a corner, a fireplace can add ambiance and value to many spaces in the home. As a home designer for over 25 years, I have found that careful consideration must go into placing a fireplace into a design.