Author Archives: Louis

What’s the Right Fire for You?

You have made the choice: you want a fireplace in your home. However, there are so many different styles. Unsure of what to go for? Remember that the fireplace will be the focal point of any room you want to …

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How to Accessorise a Fireplace

Fireplaces are the best focal point in a home; they make a living room a warm and comfortable place to spend an evening. Or they add an extra special feeling to an outside area on a cold night. Some people …

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The Perfect Focal Point

People are drawn to flames. The lulling, calming nature of the flickering heat is universally attractive to many people. That is why a fire inside or out can be the focal point in any home or establishment – an outdoor …

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What to Do If a Bird Gets Stuck in Your Chimney

If you have a real chimney in your home, chances are you’ve probably heard the fluttering of wings up inside the structure many times before. Generally speaking, this is usually the sound of birds landing and flapping their wings as …

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Not Just a Pretty Flame

Once upon a time, in the dark days before central heating, a fireplace was an essential feature of every room. Without it, you’d be shivering; so they became focal points in our homes, the place where we’d gather to get …

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Wishing You a Very Warm Winter!

Is it just us or has Christmas come around a little too fast this year? We all knew the festive holiday was upon us and yet it hasn’t been until this past week that we’ve seen an abundance of shoppers …

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5 Facts About the Art of the Chimney Sweep

Santa Claus is probably the best form of chimney sweep that exists as he gives our chimneys a regular clean out by squeezing his rotund physique down the flue each year. But have you ever thought why tradition says that …

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Our Must-Have Fireplace Accessories

The best thing (in our opinion at least) about the Christmas period is that the fire is almost constantly on in your home. With the flames roaring from your fire or wood burning stove, it’s quite difficult to tear yourself …

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How to Create a Cosy Living Room

You’ve probably been able to tell that the weather outside is getting a little bit frightful, and as a result you’re probably thankful every day when you can come home to a warm house. However, a warm house can sometimes …

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Don’t Spark Your First Winter Fire Without Reading this Post!

If you’ve so far managed to hold off on the first fire of the season then the howling winds and bitter cold of the last few days probably have you just about ready to treat yourself – it’s time for …

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