F-Tung Cheng describes the design elements of the contemporary concrete fireplace and hearth featured in this ConcreteNetwork.com video: When using concrete in home construction, it’s important to have a contrast of mass and form and obtain a certain lightness in order to avoid creating a […]
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You can’t put a fireplace in a basement – or can you? Watch how a basement room gets a warm inviting focal point in this HGTV video: The homeowners wanted to warm up their cold basement room but thought that a fireplace was out of […]
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One of the joys of cool weather is gathering around an outdoor fire. Fortunately, natural gas fireplaces are perfect for the outdoors. They provide the beauty of a wood fire without the chores of chopping wood or cleaning up ashes. Before you design your outdoor […]
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Natural gas fireplaces may bring to mind brick fireplaces with wooden mantels and flames flickering above traditional logs; however, these are yesteryear’s fireplaces. Today’s natural gas fireplaces are available in a wide selection of colors, designs, materials and shapes and can be placed in virtually […]
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If you are planning a fireplace construction project, whether it’s building an indoor or outdoor fireplace, renovating or repairing your current fireplace, or replacing it altogether, there are several important considerations to think about before you get started. First, consider the type of fireplace you […]
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Ventless gas fireplaces are an efficient and safe way to add heat to your home. Also called vent free gas fireplaces, they can be installed and operated without a vent, chimney or flue. They are virtually 100% energy-efficient as all of the generated heat goes […]
Read more »You can expand the seasonal use of your exterior living areas by adding an outdoor fire unit such as a fireplace or fire pit. From a basic open fire pit to exterior fireplaces that are comparable with their interior counterparts, you will find a wide […]
Read more »Homeowners have many different options for installing and upgrading their fireplaces. You can choose a wood-burning, gas or electric fireplace. Materials used in construction include stone, marble, brick, ceramic, cast iron or copper. With all of these possibilities, the decision process can be complicated and […]
Read more »A fireplace adds warmth and ambience to any home. If your home does not have a chimney, or if it has a nonfunctioning chimney, you may think that you cannot have a fireplace, but that is definitely not the case. Direct vent gas fireplaces can […]
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