One of the most overlooked safety features of a fireplace is the hearth. This simple slab of stone is often the only thing that prevents damage to your floors, or worse. But, a hearth that’s too short won’t prove safe or effective. All hearths should be at least 50mm in height or thickness. In this … Read more
Apartments can represent and offer a different way of living. From downtown apartments offering a city lifestyle, to country lofts or coastal properties offering a smaller slice of a slower pace, there are many benefits to apartment living, but does that include having a working fireplace? In short, if you live in an apartment, does … Read more
It shouldn’t come as a shock, but fire can be incredibly dangerous and despite fireplaces being common place in our homes for hundreds, if not thousands, of years it’s still important to respect them and be safety conscious. When you own a fireplace, safety isn’t just recommended it’s essential to your home and your wellbeing. … Read more
Can you throw fireplace ash away? For fire lovers, whether you’re burning in a traditional fireplace, a wood burning stove, an outdoor fire pit or something completely different, this can be a common question. Luckily the short answer is that yes, you can throw fireplace ash away. But you don’t have to and there can … Read more
Whether you’re currently remodelling your home, deciding on a new fireplace or redesigning an existing fireplace, it’s important to understand the ideal size of a fireplace hearth and its purpose. First, to quickly answer the question regarding hearth size, if your fireplace opening is less than 6ft² then your hearth should be 128ft². If the … Read more
There are many different types of fireplaces. From traditional to gas or electric, or even the more recent resurgence in wood burning stoves, homeowners have plenty of options nowadays and one currently gaining traction is the prefabricated, or zero-clearance fireplace. As the name suggests, they are fireplaces where no clearance space is required. If you’re … Read more
Having a gas fire can add coziness, convenience and a visual focal point to any room or home. But, how do you use it? I’m afraid there is no one-size-fits-all answer here, but hopefully, this article will help to give you a better idea. How to Use a Gas Fireplace What is a Gas Fireplace? … Read more
Many people with fireplaces within their homes will choose to put their logs onto a fireplace grate, as it stops the logs rolling around. But, there is some confusion about how to use them. Below we’ll talk about lighting a fire on a fireplace grate, selecting the right type of grate for your fire, and … Read more
Fireplaces and similar home fixtures are a great way to not only keep our homes warm on those cold nights, but also for aesthetics to add character and charm to a space. Whether you choose a wood burning stove, a classic fireplace, or something completely different, you need to ensure that you don’t pose any … Read more
Do you have to start a fire with wet wood? Obviously this isn’t ideal, but starting a fire with damp wood is easier than you might imagine… In short, if you want to start a fire with wet wood then you will have to cut away the wettest parts of the wood, use more newspaper … Read more