I noticed that my electric fireplace was shutting off periodically so I did some research into the possible reasons why. Why does an electric fireplace shut off? An electric fireplace …
Why Does My Wood Burning Stove Smoke?
My parents noticed that their wood burning stove started to smoke, both when they were lighting it and when they opened the door to put more logs in, so I …
Can I Use My Wood Burning Stove With The Door Open?
Wood burning stoves are a great way to increase the efficiency of your existing fireplace. They can give out a lot more heat into your home than an open fire, …
Does an Electric Fireplace Have a Flame? (And is it Real?)
Electric fireplaces are rising in popularity thanks to their wide range of benefits including how easily they can be implemented into your house or apartment without the need for an …
Does an Electric Fireplace Need a Vent? (Or Even a Chimney?)
Electric fireplaces can be inserted into your existing open fireplace to replace a traditional wood-burning fireplace setup. Electric fireplaces can provide a very realistic look and feel of a traditional …
Do Electric Fireplaces Give Off Heat? (Or Are They Just For Show?)
Electric fireplaces are becoming more and more popular as other traditional forms of fireplaces are being penalized due to their lack of green credentials. Electric fireplaces can prove to be …
Why Your Fireplace Glass is Turning Black (And How To Prevent It)
A few friends and family have had problems with the glass on their wood-burning stoves starting to turn black. I did some research to try and find reasons why the …
Here’s How Often Your Chimney Needs Sweeping (And Why)
Using your fireplace regularly can quickly start to make your chimney dirty with soot, ash, and other small particles from the fires, and can mean your chimney often needs sweeping. …
Types of Fireplace Explained (Including Pros & Cons)
We take you through the main types of fireplace, outlining their pros and cons and providing more in-depth information about how they function and what’s required for installation, operation and …
Is a Fireplace a Selling Point for a House?
Fireplaces won’t hold the same value to a buyer as they once did, but they still appeal to a large number of people when buying a house. Not only can …