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Fireplace heat and how much you actually need. We are marching bravely toward winter with all its splendor – freezing temperatures, howling winds and for the vast majority of us, snow. Lots of snow. It’s no wonder this is the most popular time of year to install a Heatilator fireplace. But when it comes to…

HOW TO UPGRADE A FIREPLACE TO BECOME A FRESH FOCAL POINT Author: Erin Vaughan With fall just around the corner, it’s time to start getting serious about your home’s interior appeal. After all, bland and outdated decor becomes strikingly obvious when poor weather keeps you indoors. And with winter entertaining just around the corner, you’ll…

There are right ways and wrong ways to burn wood. If you’ve been heating all or part of your home with wood for any amount of time, you know this. But if you’re new to the program, we’ve outlined valuable information below about how to choose firewood, along with recommendations from the EPA Burn Wise…

GENERATE ROI WITH HIGH IMPACT REMODEL TIPS All homes require renovations at some point. Some improvements make living in our homes more enjoyable every single day, like cooking in a newly remodeled kitchen. And some renovations are just necessary and not as much fun, like replacing siding or windows. When deciding what projects should float…

Set the Mood with an Outdoor Fireplace If you find yourself dreaming about having an outdoor space that’s perfect for entertaining and relaxing, you’re in good company. More than 60 percent of architects report that outdoor living spaces are the most popular “special function” area today — and 56 percent of homeowners aren’t just dreaming…

Chic design doesn’t have to end at a home’s threshold. Contemporary design has made its way to the outdoors, and it’s more than just stylish furniture! Earlier this year, Heat & Glo once again broke traditional fireplace boundaries by bringing the linear fireplace trend outdoors, and there’s no better way to create a stunning focal…

If you’re thinking about creating a space to kick your home up a notch in favor of contemporary design, adding a gas fireplace may be the only investment you need to make. That’s because now more than ever, fireplaces are major focal points that set the design tone, naturally capturing the attention of all eyes…

At Quadra-Fire, they often stop short of calling a wood stove an “appliance.” The word “appliance” should really be reserved for things like refrigerators, water heaters, and washers and dryers. That’s because it’s rewarding to interact with their wood stoves, nurturing the fires that not only heat our homes, but warm our hearts. Wood stoves…

PATIO IDEAS THAT ARE HOT THIS SUMMER How are you going to make the most of the summer season? We talked with the ultimate outdoor experts at Southview Design on Facebook Live to learn the top tips for improving your outdoor living space. Designer Tim Johnson shared his expert opinion on the landscape design elements that will…

Three Tests to Determine When Your Firewood is Ready to Burn You’ve heard the saying “garbage in, garbage out” referencing computers. But the adage also applies to wood stoves and fireplaces, and the wood we burn in them. Plain and simple, the moisture content of cordwood can make or break the quality of your fires…