Fireplaces

What Is Creosote?

Creosote is not a single substance. It is a family of closely related chemical compounds, which come from natural sources. The most common type of creosote is coal-tar creosote utilized in industrial processes. Wood-tar creosote is also widely used and is familiar to...

Three Easy Ways to Build a Roaring Fire

Three Easy Ways to Build a Roaring Fire

Building a Fire Nothing is quite as satisfying as relaxing in front of a wood fire burning crisply in your fireplace with your feet up and a fresh cup of hot cocoa at your lips. Just in case you need a little brushing up on your fire building skills, here are three...

Get it right the first time!

The right fireplace can increase the ambiance, desirability and value of your home. And the wrong one can do the opposite. As the saying goes, the best place to start is at the beginning. When you start looking at fireplace options, you need to be clear on your goals....

Fireplace Design Ideas for Sudbury’s Homeowners

Fireplace Design Ideas for Sudbury’s Homeowners

Chances are, homeowners interested in updating a heating appliance already have some fireplace design ideas. There are a lot of options out there and knowing the style you like, or the design you hope to achieve, can go a long way toward streamlining the process of...

Chimneys, Venting for a New Fireplace

Chimneys, Venting for a New Fireplace

When you install a new stove or a new fireplace, you may have to update your chimney ventilation system. You may need to build an entirely new chimney, you may need to streamline your venting, or you could use the opportunity to improve an inefficient ventilation...