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Buying a Fireplace in the 21st Century

By Mike Eide It’s kind of funny when you look back at predictions of the future in movies or our own thoughts and ideas from not that long ago. Did you know that we are not far off from the date in the future Marty and Doc went to in Back To The Future II…

Are You a Super-Cocooner?

By Eileen Fortier “Let’s just stay home” is a phrase I’m hearing more and more from friends and gregarious types, who for years wouldn’t have dreamed of missing a chance to go out. I thought it was just me – I’m a nester who finds comfort in a Sunday making soup and cleaning out closets. …

Dollar Stretcher

Welcome to 2013, Who doesn’t want to save a dollar? And how does this relate to your fireplace? According to www.stretcher.com the increase in the installation of gas fireplaces into new home construction and the ever increasing amount of consumers converting their wood burning fireplaces with gas inserts highlights the growing importance of fireplaces in…

A Survival Guide for First Time Gas Fireplace Owners

By Eileen Fortier First Class is not just a seat on an airplane; what comes to mind is Service, high quality and a “friendly” atmosphere. We at Mr. Fireplace give the ultimate tools for a gas fireplace experience with more fun, less stress and top success culminating in us being awarded the Consumer Choice Award…

My “Cadac” BBQ Review

By Ronald van Waas During my last move in August of last year I damaged my 15 year old BBQ enough that I had to finally throw it out. Of course that meant no barbecuing that fall or this spring. I had checked a number of retailers and differing brands and just couldn’t decide; the…

More Than Just Fireplaces!

By Mistee Walker Allow me to paint you a picture, it’s a warm summers evening and you are sitting out in your back yard. You’ve got an ice cold beverage in hand, your Saber grill cooking up one of Mr. Fireplace’s BBQ recipes of the day (if you haven’t already check out our Facebook page…

A Saber Grill Review

By Mike Eide Death of a BBQ Let me take you back in time. Mid summer 2011, I arrive home from a long day at work eager for some BBQ and maybe a libation or two only to be notified by my wife that the BBQ will not turn on. My initial response was that…

Is a Fireplace an Important Investment?

By Ronald van Waas Just recently, my niece and her husband took possession of their new home. Unfortunately, it was prior to the moving van arriving and was done out of the necessity as acting as security to protect the appliances already installed. Apparently there had been some problems in this new area of the…

A new fireplace and service too!

By Glenda Doppmeier Come in and see the new LUX!  What a stunning fireplace.  It is very modern but would fit into a traditional setting as well.  Glass media, porcelain refractory’s and metal pipes give a riveting focal point to a room.  This is really a unique fireplace. We also have so many other fireplaces…

Barbeques: Charcoal versus Gas

By Eileen Fortier One topic of debate fires up every summer – charcoal versus gas grilling.  While charcoal provides a delicious and unique flavor, grilling with gas fuel is quick, convenient and comparable in taste.  Try our new state-of-the-art gas barbeque with 100% pure infra-red cooking system and anti-flare up grills, and see how much…