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January 8, 2010

Fireplace Accessories

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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.

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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.

    

December 7, 2009

Improve Fireplace Efficiency and Reduce Heating Bills

In these difficult economic times reducing heating bills is a priority.  With a high quality glass fireplace enclosure and professional installation, it is possible to reduce heat loss up your chimney both when your fireplace is burning, and when it’s sitting idle. 

After burning, your fireplace and chimney system are extremely warm, leading to a powerful chimney draft.  This draft is akin to a very large exhaust fan, continually pumping heated air out of your home, and replacing it with cold air from the outdoors.  Your fireplace damper should remain open for at least 18 hours after fireplace use, as there are significant levels of carbon monoxide coming from the remaining embers and ash. During this time your hard earned fuel dollars are literally flying up the chimney.

Today’s better quality glass and screen enclosures can be made to be tight fitting to your fireplace face, even to irregular stone surfaces.  An interior frame can ensure a tight seal on all four sides, so that when the glass doors are closed, the heat loss is reduced by 95% or more.  When opened, these glass doors can fold flat to either side of the opening, allowing access to the spark screens behind.  These screens are generally available as doors as well as curtains, so you have a choice when it comes to style and function.

Fireplace Village NH is the largest Fireplace and Stove Shop in NH. We carry an extensive inventory of fireplace doors and enclosures and can custom order fireplace glass doors and fireplace screens. Stop by one of our NH stove shops today.

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