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How to Use, Maintain, and Troubleshoot Your Gas Fireplace Effectively

A gas fireplace provides warmth, ambiance, and a cozy focal point for any room. This guide covers essential tips for using and maintaining your gas fireplace, from understanding key components to troubleshooting common issues. Discover how to keep your fireplace operating safely and efficiently, ensuring it remains a reliable source of comfort and cherished family memories for years to come.

SPOTLESS FIREPLACE GLASS IN MINUTES WITH THESE INSIDER TIPS

Keeping your fireplace glass clean is essential for enjoying the ambiance of your living room. While gas and wood-burning fireplaces require slightly different maintenance, both can be cleaned effectively with the right products and techniques. By following these insider tips, you can say goodbye to dirty fireplace glass and enjoy a spotless, sparkling fireplace.

Fire Safety for Kids: 15 Tips to Keep Them Safe

Equip your kids with essential fire safety skills with these 15 life-saving tips. Learn how to create effective escape plans, handle emergencies, and safely manage open fires to ensure your family’s safety in any fire situation.

THE 20 BEST FIREPLACE ACCESSORIES YOU MUST HAVE TO UPDATE YOUR FIREPLACE

Discover essential accessories that elevate your fireplace from ordinary to extraordinary. From stylish log carriers to sleek ash buckets and more, these must-have items are game changers!

Gas Fireplace Efficiency: How to Maximize Savings

Gas fireplaces aren't just about cozy ambiance. Did you know they can actually help you save on energy bills? Let's dive into how gas fireplace efficiency works, the best models for your home, and why they make a surprisingly practical addition.

Certified Wood Fireplace Inspections: Stay Safe & Compliant

Discover the essential guide to safe wood burning practices in Canada with WETT Inc.'s comprehensive training and certification program, ensuring peace of mind for your family and property.

Gas Fireplace Safety: 9 Essential Questions Answered

Discover essential gas fireplace safety tips: from starters to logs. Learn about installation, operation, and potential hazards. Ensure a cozy, worry-free ambiance in your home!

Wood Fireplace Safety: Enjoy a Cozy & Secure Home

Discover fireplace safety tips for embracing warmth and comfort. Educate, equip, and maintain for worry-free enjoyment.

12 Essential Wood Burning Tips for Efficiency & Safety

Wood stove and fireplace enthusiasts cherish the warmth of a crackling fire, but safety is paramount when considering these cozy additions to your home. Whether you're already using a wood stove or contemplating adding one, prioritizing safety, equipment selection, and maintenance is critical. To help safeguard your family and home, here are 12 essential wood burning tips to follow. Regular Continue Reading

5 Challenges With Burning Wood And What To Do About It

In this article we’re going to discuss typical questions that come up regarding burning wood. Specifically, let’s talk about the efficiency of wood burning equipment, routine maintenance that’s necessary, safety concerns for you and your loved ones, sustainability and fuel costs. If you’re thinking about adding a wood-burning fireplace, stove or fireplace insert to your home, this should be helpful Continue Reading

Should Natural Gas Be Banned?

The issue of a natural gas ban is certainly a hot topic issue in the USA and Canada that could affect millions of people. The entire premise behind this controversy stems from attempts to reduce carbon emissions into the atmosphere and to improve public health. Some feel very passionate that there are compelling reasons to eliminate natural gas (NG) as Continue Reading

How to Measure Arched Fireplace Doors

We’ve explained how to measure for a new set of doors for your gas fireplace, a zero clearance wood-burning fireplace and a masonry fireplace. But what about a masonry fireplace that was made with an arched opening? Is there any way to have a new set of doors made, so you will be able to add an updated look to Continue Reading

All About Gas Fireplaces: Buying Advice

ARE GAS FIREPLACES WORTH IT? Most people spend the majority of their time in only two or three rooms in their home. Here’s a question to ponder? Why run your furnace, that uses 80,000 to 100,000 BTUs of gas, when a gas fireplace will comfortably heat the area you’re normally in, using only 1/4 or 1/3 of the amount of Continue Reading

All About Gas Fireplace Inserts: Buying Advice

ARE GAS FIREPLACE INSERTS WORTH IT? That old fireplace in your living room hasn’t cranked out any heat in years. The firebox is decorated with candles, baskets, mirrors and other creative craft projects. Maybe there’s a couch pushed up against it in an attempt to reduce the cold air spilling into the living room. Does any of this sound familiar? Continue Reading

How to Stack Cordwood

If you have recently purchased a wood burning fireplace, stove or insert or if you’re a seasoned old wood tick, this article has important details regarding stacking and drying your fuel supply. It’s critical to burn dry wood, but is there a best way to stack and allow wood to dry? Please keep reading to get some valuable tips for Continue Reading

Electric fireplace: How to?

The appeal of an electric fireplace is no surprise. The vibrant colors and lighting effects are truly astounding! They make a wonderful focal point to any room. And, they’re so easy to operate. There can be many questions that come up when discussing electric fireplaces. This is another article that is intended to answer more of those inquiries. CAN AN Continue Reading

Buying Advice for Gas Fireplaces Part 2

In Part 1 of this series, we discussed the differences between a zero clearance (ZC) gas fireplace, a fireplace insert and a gas log set. In this article, we’ll focus on specific questions regarding ZC gas fireplaces and practical tips along with solid suggestions when shopping for one. ARE GAS FIREPLACES WORTH IT? Both the National Association of Realtors and Continue Reading

How do I get rid of rust on my wood stove?

Whether it’s steel or cast iron, rust on a wood-burning stove can certainly be an eyesore in your home. Rust will detract from the beauty and attractiveness of the appliance. With a little time, a lot of elbow grease and the right products, you can restore that old wood burning stove into one looking like new. START WITH A WIRE Continue Reading

Electric Fireplace : How they Work

Electric fireplaces are more popular than ever. Their beauty, versatility, cleanliness, and performance are truly impressive. In this article, we’ll discuss several frequent questions that often arise when the subject of electric fireplaces comes up. How does an electric fireplace work? Do electric fireplace really heat? How to operate an electric fireplace? How long can you leave any electric fireplace Continue Reading

Buying advice for gas fireplaces, gas inserts & gas logs

This is the first in a series of articles that will provide sound advice if you are planning a building or remodeling project and have plans to include a gas hearth product. To begin with, it’s important to know and understand the differences between a gas fireplace, a gas fireplace insert and a gas log set. These are three distinct Continue Reading

Electric Fireplaces: Accessories

You've purchased an electric fireplace, and you're now wondering about options and accessories to enhance its look. These questions come to mind: What are the manufacturer's offers? Will it improve the appeal and looks of the fireplace? Would any accessories be worth spending a little extra money? This article will give you a perspective on these and other questions. ARE Continue Reading

Fireplace Mantels: How to Build & Install a Mantel Safely

Whether you're updating an existing fireplace or building a new one, a wood mantel adds character and charm. But safety is paramount! Learn essential clearances and DIY installation tips to ensure your wood mantel is both beautiful and safe for your gas or wood-burning fireplace.

General advice: electric fireplaces

Electric fireplaces are very popular, and for good reasons. The colored lighting effects, several different media options, super convenient and easy to use are just some of the reasons why electric fireplaces are so prevalent in homes today. If you’re thinking of an electric fireplace for your home, there may be some questions you’ve been contemplating. In this article, we’ll Continue Reading

How fireplaces work ?

There are two types of wood burning fireplaces: masonry and zero-clearance (or factory built) models. How they are built and the components used during installation are different, but the principles of how they work is the same. So, let’s discuss the basics of how a wood burning fireplace operates. THE MOST IMPORTANT DETAIL! Combustion air, firebox size, equipment design and Continue Reading

What’s best … a fireplace, stove or insert?

If you are contemplating adding a new hearth appliance to your home, you have lots of options. Should it be a fireplace, stove or insert? You should also decide whether it’s going to be a wood, gas, electric or pellet model. Let’s talk about the applications of these three types of products, some of their differences and some of the Continue Reading

Electric Fireplace: General Installation

Hello again, in this installment we will answer your questions about installing an electric fireplace. Can I install an electric fireplace in a wall? How to install an electric fireplace? How to install an electric insert? Where to install an electric fireplace? Where to plug in an electric fireplace? Who installs electric fireplaces? What about electric fireplaces near a bathtub? Continue Reading

Are electric fireplaces energy efficient?

With energy costs going up, you may be wondering if an electric fireplace is a good fit for your family. If you’re thinking of an electric fireplace for your home, you undoubtedly have some questions you’d like answered before you buy. Questions like: Are electric fireplaces energy efficient? Are electric fireplaces expensive to run? Will using an electric fireplace save Continue Reading

Which hearth product is right for me?

If you’re thinking about adding a hearth product to your home, you have a few options to consider. There are advantages and disadvantages to a fireplace, stove or an insert. Likewise, pros and cons with the fuel you decide to use. Let’s spend a few minutes discussing what hearth product will suit your needs and lifestyle. FIRST, THINK ABOUT THE Continue Reading

8 Signs That a Chimney Repair Is Needed

I’m too old to get on the roof anymore, so how do I know if any chimney repairs are necessary? Do you know if your chimney is in good condition? Whether you have just moved into your house or living there for a while, you should verify the condition of your chimney periodically. A nationally certified chimney sweep is your Continue Reading

Summer Fireplace Decor Ideas to Prepare for a New Season

The temperature is rising, which means saying goodbye to your beloved fireplace. It's kept you and your family warm and cozy all winter long, but you'll soon have no use for it, right? Wrong! Your fireplace can be the star of the room, regardless of the season. It's already the focal point of your space, so why not get a Continue Reading

How To Prepare My Fireplace For The Off-Season

Whether you use your fireplace, stove, or insert every day or occasionally, end-of-season maintenance items should be done. Doesn’t matter if it’s wood, gas, or pellets; you’re wise to follow through with these preparations sooner rather than later. Here’s why. INTERESTING STATISTICS According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), about two-thirds of Continue Reading

Top 8 Summer Products

Top 8 Summer Products! We’re excited about these eight products. After reading about them and seeing them in action, we have a hunch you will be too!

What is The Smart Way To Buy My Fireplace or Stove & Why?

What’s the big deal about buying a new fireplace or stove? Why not just buy the cheapest one you can find at the big box stores or online? Burning gas or burning wood, it really doesn’t matter . . . . after all, they all look the same, they’re all built the same, and all do the same thing, right? Continue Reading