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A Solo Stove should never be used directly on a wood deck, unless you're sitting it on a fireproof mat
The short answer to this question is yes, you can use a Solo Stove on a wood deck. However, there are a few things you need to keep in mind in order to do so safely. In this blog...
A wood stove needs to have at least 36 inches of clearance from the glass to prevent it from potentially damaging the glass
Keeping your home warm in the winter is a top priority for most people. While there are a variety of ways to heat your home, one of the most popular methods is by using a wood...
Outdoor electric fireplaces come in a variety of styles, including built-in and wall-mounted
The most important feature to look for when purchasing an outdoor electric fireplace is that it is rated for outdoor use
Outdoor electric fireplaces can be used to produce heat, either through fan forced heating or infrared heating, but many don't produce heat
Some of...
Fire columns are a newer, more chic option than fire pits and bowls for outdoor use
They're often topped with gorgeous lava rock for a beautiful effect
They are propane powered and can be lit with a button press
They come in a variety of sizes, with the taller columns providing more heat
They can be used on...
The first switch generally turns on the electrical power to the fireplace, or might just be lighting up the pilot flame
The second switch may or may not have anything to do with the fireplace- though they can often be fireplace fans
To figure out what each switch does, turn on the fireplace so the flames are burning...
Wood fireplaces are more difficult to move than gas fireplaces
The biggest obstacles in moving a wood fireplace are the ash pit, the chimney, and the hearth
The cost of deconstructing and rebuilding a fireplace with a chimney ranges from $2,500 to $7,500
Gas fireplaces are pretty easy to move. You'll only need some extra vent pipes and...
Yes, you can paint a marble fireplace- here are some tips:
Clean the surface of the marble fireplace using TSP
Sand the surface to remove gloss and prepare it for primer
Apply primer (sealer, undercoat, and primer in one)
Paint two coats of heat-resistant paint over the primer
Enjoy your new, updated fireplace!
It was a beautiful sunny day and...
If you want to make a fire in a fireplace without a smoke- here are some tips:
Wet wood will produce more smoke than dry wood
The top down method is an easy way to start a fire without smoke
Seasoned wood will produce a cleaner burn than fresh wood
A damper should be fully open before the fire...
Although many gas fireplaces have a knob or switch to light the fire older gas fireplaces use a metal key to turn on the gas flow and start the fire
You just need to find the keyhole, insert it and give it a half turn to release gas into the fireplace logs
Then insert a long butane lighter...
If you have a gas fireplace, it may or may not need a hearth
Hearths are the platforms on which fireplaces are placed. They help protect the floor of a home. The word hearth can also refer to the platform on which a gas fireplace sits
The hearth extension, on the other hand, is the area that the...
