Mantlepiece and grate styles have altered but the basic structural elements of a fireplace have not radically changed for hundreds of years. The early combination of a large stone or brick opening with a chimney built over it evolved from the obvious fact that smoke rises, rather than from a scientific understanding of how a well-designed flue system works. Consequently early wood and later coal-burning fires were very inefficient and it was not until a certain Benjamin Thompson (also known as Count Rumford) produced his thesis on the principles of fireplace design in 1799 that smaller grates and improvements in the internal shape of the openings were introduced.
Fireplace Screens – Just for Decoration?
Fireplace screens can add realism to your gas or electric fireplace, completing the look you are trying to achieve, bringing warmth and beauty to your hearth and home.
Choosing A Fireplace
The image of the snow gently falling, the air being crisp and a fire gently burning in a fireplace while the entire family sits nearby is lovely. Having a fireplace in your home adds a distinct coziness and also can increase the value of your property.
A fireplace is highly desirable and many people choose homes based solely on the fact that the property comes complete with a fireplace. Others decide to add a fireplace into a room years after the initial construction. Reg…
Choosing The Right Fireplace To Increase The Value Of Your Home!!!
On a cold winter night theres nothing like cuddling up in front of a fire with a loved one. The warmth from fireplaces are welcome on chilly days, and the scent of the burning wood adds a cozy ambiance to a home. Fireplaces make great gathering spots and many families enjoy lounging around the fireplace in the evenings to talk or watch television together.
Fireplaces are also attractive and add character to a home. A beautiful fireplace can be the focal point of a room, …
Buying A Wood Stove
Theres little better than the comfort of a wood stove. Wood stoves have been around for centuries and they are proving to be just as popular today as they were a hundred years ago. One reason for this is the advances in technology. Wood stoves of today produce less smoke than wood stoves of old, and they produce less mess as well. Another reason why they continue to be popular today is that they come in such a wide variety of styles that finding one to fit into the décor of …
7 Tips For Buying An Outdoor Fireplace
Before buying an outdoor fireplace, there are several factors to take into account. Always remember that the safety of your family and property is the most important consideration.
1. Size matters
When comparing fireplaces, look at the size of the fire area before the height. If the firebox is small, wood buying and cutting is more difficult.
Requesting for specially cut wood from your supplier increases your cost.
Try to find a large firebox, dont bother with …
Unfinished Homes A Great Way to Buy a Home
So youre looking to purchase a new home and contemplating on whether or not it makes sense to buy an unfinished home to save money.