Heaters are expensive, whether we’re talking water heaters, furnaces, or space heaters. They pull down a lot of electricity. They also usually come with a high price tag, and more than that, you absolutely need them. Heaters aren’t expenses you can ignore – if your heater breaks, you could be in a world of hurt. But…
While a fireplace can look great when it’s lit, how often do you actually use the fireplace in your home? If you’re in a snowy area with plenty of cheap and easily-accessible firewood, maybe you use it all the time. However, if you’re staring at that hearth and wondering if you should keep it, we’ll…
In schools, office buildings, homes and apartments in the first half of the 20th century, the radiator was a pretty familiar fixture. These heavy cast-iron radiators would circulate steam or hot water through their pipes and fins to provide radiant heat (the design actually dates back to 1834) and warm a room. Over the years,…
An electric fireplace can maintain functionality and beauty for quite some time. However, this can only work when one takes care of it. One large part of this care comes from regular cleaning. This isn’t always easy though. Electric fireplaces mix electricity, visual displays and heat generation. It calls for some extra care during cleaning….
Though everyone loves fireplaces, not everybody wants a traditional one. Not only do some homes simply not have the space for them, but they can also be costly or extremely energy inefficient. To get around that, there are freestanding electric fireplaces. These models, as their name suggests, are all electric. However, they also can be…
Electric fireplaces are becoming more and more popular as time goes on. Though traditional fireplaces are still widely used, they typically come with setbacks like pollution and clean up. Electric fireplaces get around such issues. However, not many people know a lot out about them. That confusion or unfamiliarity can cause people to stay away…
Everyone loves the heat of a warm fire. A roaring hearth helps make your house feel cozy, provides heat on a cold winter day, and is comforting to look at. However, as wonderful as a warm fire can be, they also can eat up quite a bit of energy. For that reason, many people have…
Get the best tools and accessories for the fireplace in your home. A fireplace is an essential appliance that provides you not only with heat, but also comfort. However, like any other appliances in your home, there are some accessories and tools you need to ensure it’s always working in top shape. While this can…
A traditional fireplace is a source of heat and old-school charm. There are the standard issues involved in maintaining them. Like cleaning the ash, chimney cleaned by professionals, buying wood, chopping wood, and the back-straining of hauling wood. If you’re thinking about trying an electric fireplace, but you’re wondering how it works the job, we’re…