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January 19, 2010
Outdoor fire pits turn can transform any outdoor living space into a comfortable, warm space for people to gather round. Outdoor fire pits come in a variety of propane, natural gas, or wood burning options.
Gas burning fireplaces have to be installed on a solid surface, such as a deck, patio or dock. Napoleon Fireplace makes a Patioflame campfire inspired gas burning outdoor fire pit which provides easy installation, and an impressive 60,000 BTU’s of heat. Perhaps the most impressive thing about the patioflame outdoor fire pit is that it is totally weather resistant, meaning it can stay on a patio or dock year round.
More tradition wood burning fire pits are a great option because they are portable. Fireplace Village carries a wide variety of wood burning outdoor fire pits, from ceramic to cast iron to stainless steel. Please come into any one of our 5 New Hampshire locations to see our wide variety of styles.
Once you have decided that a gas fueled fireplace is right for your home it is time to choose the gas logs. Gas logs come in a variety of types and styles, and can greatly change the efficiency and look of a fireplace.
The main decision to make when choosing gas logs is vented or vent-free. Vented gas logs are the most realistic looking, and replace the hassles of a wood burning fireplace. Vent-free gas logs provide more radiant heat, and burn much cleaner than vented gas logs. This means that they are much less realistic looking.
Gas logs also come in a variety of looks, including fresh cut, oak, pine and charred. Fireplace Village has a wide variety of gas log sets. Visit one of our New Hampshire locations to see our gas log displays or buy online.
January 15, 2010
Wood stoves are the most popular and generally efficient way to heat a home using wood. A wood stove can be located anywhere in the home where there is access to a chimney, but should be located centrally in an area that gets a lot of use. There are many great accessories that increase the ease of use, and update the look of wood stoves.
The most effective accessory is the self-powered stove fan which uses heat from your stove to turn itself on, and circulate warm air around the room. As the stove gets hotter, stove fans increases speed, circulating the most air possible. Because the fan uses no electricity it is truly the most efficient way to heat a home, and will also ensure that in the event of a power outage, the home will still be heated. There are also electric options which come with an option to manually control the speed of the fan, and therefore the heat in the room.
Other wood stove accessories that provide ease of use include firewood carriers, which allow ease of transportation between the outdoors and inside to the firewood rack or wood holder. Firewood carriers come in an array of material, including canvas and leather. Many firewood racks come with fireplace tool holders attached. For tight spaces these racks provide a compact way to store firewood, tools and even newspapers.
Cleaning out a woodstove can be a messy job, but with a warm ash vacuum, cleanup is a breeze. Many models have two filters, insuring that no ash or dust escapes into the air. Unlike regular vacuums, warm ash vacuums use a metal container to collect the ash, as opposed to a vacuum bag, which ensures no chance of flare up. This also cuts down on having to purchase replacement vacuum bags.
If small children or animals are present, it is best to surround your wood stove with a protective screen. These screens come with optional wall mounts for a more permanent option. Wood stove screens are also a great way to update the look of a wood stove, as many come with decorative designs on the top or front of the screen. Many screens come with front opening doors, allowing for access to the stove without having to dismantle the whole screen.
Fireplace Village is proud to offer an array of wood stoves and wood stove accessories. Purchase wood stove accessories online or come into any one of our great New Hampshire wood stove shop locations to see more.
January 14, 2010
When looking to update the look of an existing wood burning fireplace, hearth rugs are a great way to not only change the look and feel of the fireplace, but also to protect the flooring around it.
Wood burning fireplaces provide an authentic look and feel, and are still favored by many people over their gas or pellet burning alternatives, but there are a few downsides to a wood burning fireplace. One is flying sparks or embers that pop out of the fireplace and onto the floor below it. This is not only a great fire hazard, but also damages the flooring. By using a fire resistant or fireproof hearth rug, you can not only dress up the fireplace but also eliminate the risk of fire. Many hearth rugs today are made out of fiberglass, a flame resistant material, that will not scar or burn if embers land on it. Another option is a wool hearth rug, which unlike its synthetic counterparts, will not burn or melt.
Fireplace Village has a wide variety of hearth and fireplace rugs available for sale online and in our New Hampshire fireplace and stove shops. Please stop by any of our various New Hampshire locations to see them today or shop hearth rugs online.
Napoleon Fireplace is North America’s largest privately owned manufacturer of quality wood and gas fireplaces, wood and gas stoves, gourmet gas and charcoal grills, outdoor living products and waterfalls. Fireplace Village is a proud retailer of both gas and wood burning Napoleon fireplaces and stoves, including fireplace inserts and pellet stoves.
Napoleon has a unique line of gas fireplaces, ranging from traditional hearths to contemporary inset units and even see-through options. Many of the gas fueled fireplaces come with an optional heat circulating blower, which moves the warm air generated by the fireplace around the room. This is an efficient way to heat any size room while enjoying the comfort and feel of a fireplace.
Napoleon’s wood burning fireplaces and stoves are also energy efficienct, each one going above and beyond the EPA’s (Environment Protection Agency) efficiency rating.
Visit one of our New Hampshire locations to view the Napoleon Fireplace burning display models or buy Napoleon gas fireplaces, wood stoves and fireplace inserts online.
January 13, 2010
Wouldn’t it be nice if you could just VACUUM out your fireplace or wood stove and not have to worry about the fine ash all over the house?
Fireplace Village hears from fireplace and stove owners every year who are tired of dealing with the dirty mess of maintaining or cleaning their stove or fireplace. We have found the perfect product to make the job of cleaning your stove or fireplace easy. These American-made Warm Ash Vacuums make the job of cleaning ashes faster, safer, and neater. Clean your fireplace or wood stove in seconds. Forget about dirty hands, dirty ashes flying around the room and shoveling ashes. The Ash Vac is designed to remove warm to cold ashes from everything from wood stoves to barbecues.
Fireplace Village carries the world’s best Ash Vacuums, the Cheetah II MU305W Fireplace Woodstove Ash Vacuum (shown in Winter Scene style).
The Cheetah II Ash Vac is made specifically for fireplaces, wood burning stoves and inserts and pellet stoves. This ash cleaner can suck up warm and cold ashes! Using a fire-resistant hose and a specially designed filtering system for ash, the Ash Vac solves the problem of removing ash from wood burning stoves, pellet stoves and fireplaces safely.
This Ash Cleaner uses a two filter system. The first filter is flame retardant for precautionary reasons. The second filter traps ash and has a special snap spring assembly allowing for easy cleaning. The Ash-Vac features a 5’ flame-resistant hose, 3-gallon capacity ash container, and a powerful 6-amp motor. Comes with a one year warranty and includes one set of filters. This unit is 20″ high, has a 1-1/4″ diameter hose opening, and holds up to 3 gallons of ash.
Visit one of our New Hampshire locations to purchase the Ash Vac or buy the Cheetah II Ash Vac online. When you purchase the Ash Vac online the shipping is free.
January 12, 2010
Fireplace Village NH is pleased to announce a sale on all Hearthstone Stoves. The sale applies to all Hearthstone appliances, including, wood stoves, gas stoves, pellet stoves and fireplace inserts. The sale is valid from January 15, 2010 to February 28, 2010.
Headquartered in Morrisville, Vermont, Hearthstone Stoves is a maker of high quality, energy efficient wood, gas and pellet burning stoves and fireplace inserts. Their signature wood stove is the soapstone stove, which utilizes the unique ability of soapstone to radiate heat long after the fire has been put out. Soapstone stores more heat for its weight than any other naturally occurring substance, making it a perfect fit for a hand crafted wood stove.
Fireplace Village is one of the largest and oldest Hearthstone Stoves stores in New Hampshire and New England. Stop by one of our New Hampshire locations and view our extensive Hearthstone Stoves burning display inventory.
Modern gas fireplaces provide all the romance and aesthetics of a wood burning fireplace with a high heating efficiency and the ultimate in cleanliness, ease of operation and comfort; they combine the appearance of a wood burning fireplace with the heating of an automatic gas furnace. Gas fireplaces contain realistic gas logs that require very little maintenance. Gas fireplaces can usually be installed without a chimney, either venting through a side wall or roof. They can be operated with remote controls, wall switches and automatic thermostats for the ultimate in efficiency and convenience.
Fireplace Village NH is a premier or platinum dealer for Heat-N-Glo, Jotul, Napoleon and Vermont Castings gas fireplaces. We have the largest gas fireplace display inventory in New Hampshire. We are also the largest dealer of gas logs in New Hampshire. Visit one of our New Hampshire locations today or shop online. Fireplace Village provides fireplace and wood stove installation and maintenance service with our NFI certified installation and maintenance crews.
January 11, 2010
In general, a fireplace is a structure to contain fire and heat. It has many varieties including type and whether it is operated by naturally with logs or electronically. Historically, fire pits were used for cooking either outdoors or inside a hut. With modern technology, fireplaces and mantels are now more decorative center pieces found in homes regardless of functionality.
A fireplace may be made up of many different parts depending if you have a gas fireplace, wood burning fireplace or an electric fireplace. A masonry fireplace is a brick or stone structure and is generally not very efficient or environmentally friendly. A manufactured fireplace is popular in new home construction and when remodeling or putting an addition on homes for its easy construction and installation. It can be made for many types of fuel uses including wood burning, natural gas, and propane. There are also ventless fireplaces that are gas operated.
If you are considering adding a fireplace, wood stove or fireplace insert to your house for decorative or functional reasons there are many things to consider. First, the fuel type, whether electric, gas, wood pellet or wood makes a difference. The type of fuel you choose to operate your fireplace or wood stove will determine the options that will be available. Consider if you would like an outdoor fire pit for chilly evenings or a see through remote gas fireplace that is visible in two rooms. If your home already has a fireplace you may be able insert a wood stove or a fireplace insert into the fireplace, which will increase efficiency and significantly decrease smoke emissions from your fireplace.
There are many efficient, clean burning and functional additions to your fireplace that can lower your energy bills while increasing satisfaction and home value. There are also many fireplace accessories that provide for safer more efficient fireplace operation. We suggest doing research before buying.
Fireplace Village is the largest fireplace and wood stove dealer in New Hampshire and New England. We carry a wide selection fireplaces and fireplace accessories including fireplace gloves, screens, ash buckets and tool sets. Visit one of our locations in New Hampshire or buy online.
January 8, 2010
Fireplace Village is not only a retailer of gas, wood and pellet burning fireplaces and fire place inserts, but also offers a wide variety of fireplace accessories for all types of fireplaces.
Gas burning fireplaces are known for their ease of use, efficiency and minimal cleanup. Their ease of use is highlighted by the accessory options. One great way of regulating heat and flame high, or of turning the fire on or off, is a wireless thermostat. One great model is the Skytech Wireless Wall Unit, which allows you to control the intensity of the flame from anywhere in the room. Another gas fireplace accessory from Skytech is a remote control which can regulate the flame from ‘Off’ to ‘High.’
Gas burning fireplaces can also be updated by using Real Fyre Super Ember Glow or realistic looking coal to surround the base of your log set. These fireplace accessories change the look of your gas burning fireplace and give the appearance of red glowing embers below your gas logs. In addition to embers, Real Fyre also makes ceramic wood chips and pinecones, all giving a more realistic wood burning look to your gas fireplace.
Gas burning fireplaces are not the only type of fireplace that comes with the option for great fireplace accessories. Wood burning fireplaces can be updated with a few simple accessories. Fireplace screens and doors can dramatically change the look of an existing wood burning fireplace. Fireplace screens can be attached to the hearth or sit freestanding on the floor. The look and feel of these can range from contemporary to traditional, and can often times have a lot of decorative elements to match the décor of the room. Fireplace doors are easy to clean with soap and water, and work as a seal to stop warm air from escaping up the chimney when the fireplace is not in use. Fireplace or hearth rugs can add color and style to your fireplace while providing protection for the flooring in front of your wood burning fireplace.
Another necessary wood burning fireplace accessory is a tool set. These can be freestanding or wall mounted, and usually includes such tools as a poker, brush, tongs, ash shovel and stand. They can also be matched to the décor of the room, and usually come in a metal finish such as cast iron, gold or silver. A tool set is a great fireplace accessory to give as a gift to any homeowner who is looking to update the look of their fireplace. Wood holders are also a necessity and can often times be attached to a great tool kit.
Fireplace Village is proud to offer all of these fireplace accessories and more at our various locations in New Hampshire, or shop for fireplace accessories online.
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