Dec
24
Why Do Stainless Steel BBQ Grill Parts Rust?
December 24, 2011 | Tagged Stainless | Leave a Comment
Why do stainless steel grill parts rust? This is another question we get asked all the time and there are almost as many answers as there are gas BBQ grills. I meet customers who purchase a stainless steel barbecue grill with a lifetime guarantee because they no longer want to buy a new grill every two years. Then two years later their big stainless steel grill is rusting and they feel betrayed. There are a lot of answers to this question but most of them are simple and sometimes obvious.
Dec
20
Muskoka Picton Electric Fireplace with curved firebox and bookshelves
December 20, 2011 | Tagged bookshelves, bookshelves curved, curved, Electric, Firebox, Fireplace, Muskoka, Muskoka Fireplace, Picton | Leave a Comment
Muskoka Picton Electric Fireplace with curved firebox and bookshelves Review
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Muskoka Picton Electric Fireplace with curved firebox and bookshelves Feature
- 25-inch curved widescreen firebox with full view
- Rich espresso mantel
- 3-shelves provide plenty of storage
- Solid wood and wood veneers; Transitional styling
- Includes remote control
Muskoka Picton Electric Fireplace with curved firebox and bookshelves Overview
Picton Electric Fireplace with curved firebox and bookshelves is one of the newest and most unique electric fireplaces in the market. It is CARB certified and makes any room brighter and romantic with the click of a controller.
Dec
17
Electric Fireplace With Sound Effects – Snap Crackle Pop Isn’t Just for Breakfast
December 17, 2011 | Tagged Breakfast, Breakfast Effects, Crackle, Effects, Effects Electric, Electric, Fireplace | Leave a Comment
What better way to complement the warmth and beauty of an electric fireplace than with the sound of live crackling flames? Especially when the flame displays of some recently introduced models approach the realism of actual flames.
The choices for an electric fireplace with sound effects aren't exactly abundant but they do exist. The first two models I found are from Classic Flame - as are the following product descriptions:
Fireplace Firebox
Classic Flame 18DM2105-M319 Martha's Vineyard Electric Fireplace with Slim Remote (The effect is complete with wood crackling and chimney sound effects.) 0
Dec
15
Spring Home Inspection – Keep Your Home In Top Shape
December 15, 2011 | Tagged Inspection, Inspection Spring, Spring | Leave a Comment
Most major repairs can be prevented if homeowners conduct an inspection of their home each spring. Catching potential problems will save the homeowner money as well as catch any unexpected surprises. So grab a pencil and start checking off your list.
Exterior Inspection:
Fireplace Firebox
Driveway:
Check for cracks that might have formed over the winter
Foundation:
Is it cracked or crumbling?
Are there any water stains or signs of dampness?
Do you notice any moss or mildew growth?
Structure:
Dec
13
Electric Fireplace Media Centers – A Perfect Combination of Form and Function
December 13, 2011 | Tagged Centers, combination, Combination Fireplace, Electric, Fireplace, function, Function Perfect, Perfect | Leave a Comment
Families spend a good deal of their time together in their living room, family room, or den. Much of that time is spent watching TV or DVDs, listening to music, playing video or board games, or just spending quality time together. With the family gathered together like this, the opportunity presents itself to better the ambiance of the common room while adding supplemental heating to lower energy costs. Electric fireplaces can be purchased as part of a combination unit with specially designed media cabinets. These units offer the family the ambiance of a real fireplace with the practical benefit of zone heating to lower energy costs.
Dec
12
Gas Fireplaces, Inserts VS Log Sets
December 12, 2011 | Tagged Fireplaces, Fireplaces Inserts, inserts, Inserts Fireplaces | Leave a Comment
Thinking of buying a gas fireplace for your home? They make wonderful additions. My parents have two in their home, and I am saving up to have a gas line installed in my condo, so I can put in a gas insert of my own.
It's hard to beat the ease of simply flipping a switch to turn on a fireplace, and with gas units, there's no mess either. I don't know about you, but I hate cleaning up ashes and those chips of wood that always end up on the floor around the hearth. Sure it's nice to have crackling wood and real flames, but I'd rather just enjoy that when I'm out camping (nobody cares if you clean up the ashes or wood slivers at the campground...)
Dec
10
Wood Fireplace Insert
December 10, 2011 | Tagged Fireplace, Fireplace Insert, Insert, Insert Fireplace | Leave a Comment
The advanced combustion technology used in today's wood fireplace insert was developed in a serious effort by both the United States and Canada in order to reduce emissions from wood stoves and satisfy new environmental regulations. This new technology is available in new wood fireplace inserts which can be installed into an existing conventional fireplace.
The new technology includes a secondary combustion process that ensures more complete combustion of the wood and smoke. This creates two benefits. First, it increases the fireplace's operating efficiency and second, it reduces the amount of emissions escaping from the firebox.
Dec
7
Fireplace Design – Ensure Yours Is Practical And Beautiful
December 7, 2011 | Tagged Beautiful, design, Design Beautiful, Ensure, Fireplace, Fireplace Beautiful, Practical | Leave a Comment
Like an old family friend, the fireplace is always good company and shares many of life's most treasured memories. Alive with merrily crackling logs, brightly blazing coals, or softly simmering embers, it can match any human mood.
An open fire kindles and sustains an air of sparkling gaiety or of calm serenity, with equal ease. It can be the leavening for laughter and conversation in social gatherings. It also can be the touchstone for quiet reminiscence in relaxing solitude. Because of these subtle, satisfying influences, the fireplace continues to hold and expand its centuries-old popularity as the heart of the home.
Nov
30
Dimplex Bella Electric Fireplace with 26 Inch Self-trimming Firebox, White and Black, EMP6856GB
November 30, 2011 | Tagged Black, Dimplex, Dimplex Electric, Electric, Electric Firebox, EMP6856GB, Firebox, Fireplace, Selftrimming | Leave a Comment
Dimplex Bella Electric Fireplace with 26 Inch Self-trimming Firebox, White and Black, EMP6856GB Review
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Dimplex Bella Electric Fireplace with 26 Inch Self-trimming Firebox, White and Black, EMP6856GB Feature
- 30 inch self-trimming electric firebox
- Patended, life-like flame effect
- On-demand heat with thermostat control warms a room or area of up to 400 sq. feet
- On/off remote control
- Flame operateds with or without heat
Nov
28
Today’s Best Gas Logs – Vented Or Ventless
November 28, 2011 | Tagged Todays, Todays Ventless, Vented, Ventless, Ventless Vented | Leave a Comment
Gas logs come in all shapes and sizes and are a beautiful addition to your hearth and to your home. They provide hours and hours of pure pleasure with the warmth they emit and the enjoyment they give. You will become a cherished someone once you have added them to any room in your home. But, are gas log fireplaces and logs right for you?
There are basically two types of logs that burn gas. There are vented and ventless logs and both have their own unique qualities and features. Many people feel that the unvented version is best for them and want to know if these types of logs are suitable for their homes. Others prefer the vented versions for their own personal needs and preferences.