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Gas insert pilot light in the off season

Gas Insert Pilot Lights in the Off Season

Reasons for and against turning off your gas insert pilot light during the warmer months Ottawa summers are generally very hot and humid, leaving only several days and nights that are ideal for using your gas insert or fireplace. During the fireplace off-season, there is the debate on whether or not to turn off the […]

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Gas fireplaces in Ottawa aren't just for summer months. You can repair, renovate, or upgrade your existing gas fireplace, using it for ambiance or for a bit of warmth on chilly nights.

Gas Fireplaces Ideas for Ottawa Summers

Why Summer Is a Great Season for Gas Fireplace Renovations We automatically associate fireplaces with colder seasons and warming our homes, for good reason. Fireplaces and the winter season go hand in hand, after all! That doesn’t mean you have to leave your fireplace to collect dust over the summer months, though. In fact, summer […]

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Warm weather means it's time to give your wood-burning fireplace a cleaning and remove the ash that's built up over the winter.

Easy Wood-Burning Fireplace Tips and Tricks

DIY Tips to Make Cleaning Your Wood Fireplace Easy Now that warm weather is finally here, you can take a break from using your wood-burning fireplace to give it a much-needed spring cleaning. Wood-burning fireplaces are fairly easy to clean, but if you want to clean your chimney, contact the chimney cleaning experts to get […]

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Wood burning fireplace in Ottawa

Improve Your Home with A Wood Burning Fireplace This Spring

Spring Is the Best Time to Start Home Improvements, Including Installing a Wood-Burning Fireplace So You Can Enjoy the Many Benefits of Wood Heating All Year Long Wood is an excellent heating source for long winters and cooler evenings during the spring, summer, and fall. Instead of relying solely on gas or electric heating in […]

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Wood inserts in Ottawa

Upgrading Your Wood Fireplace

How Wood Inserts Add Style and Efficiency to Your Home Fireplaces are a great addition to any home. You get the ambiance of a crackling fire, and the ability to turn off your furnace every now and then to save money on monthly heating bills. But if you have a traditional masonry fireplace, you may […]

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fireplace tools

Sweep Soundly with the Right Fireplace Tools

Must-Have Fireplace Tools That Offer You 4 DIY Solutions It’s been a chilly few months, and no doubt we’ve been taking advantage of our fireplaces to help keep us warm and toasty. But the more we use our chimneys and fireplaces, the more important it becomes to keep it clean. A soot-coated chimney can quickly […]

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gas fireplace ottawa

Light Up Your Old Fireplace with Gas Logs

The Benefits of Switching to a Gas Fireplace in Ottawa Fireplaces can really turn a house into a home. But they don’t just add, warmth; they’re a great way to get some ambience, too. During an Ottawa winter, there’s nothing better than curling up by a cozy fire. That said, traditional wood-burning fireplaces often require more work than […]

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Fireplace doors are often made with glass or glass-like materials, but did you know they have their own unique qualities that set them apart?

Glass Options for Fireplace Doors

Keep the Heat in With the Right Materials Sitting next to a fireplace during a cold winter night is the perfect setting for rest and relaxation, not to mention a chance to warm up. Chances are you’ve got a book at hand for such an occasion, or maybe good company to chat with. There will […]

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When choosing gas fireplaces in Ottawa, it's best to look at your options - maybe a gas insert is a better choice!

Choosing Inserts or Fireplaces

Gas Inserts And Gas Fireplaces Ottawa Homeowners Deserve We are in the middle of a chilly winter season, and heating our homes is more important than ever right now. People are hiding away indoors, cranking up thermostats, and pulling out their extra blankets to stay warm and toasty. It’s the time of year when homeowners […]

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Fireplace tools include kettles, letting you cook during power outages.

The Perfect Evening With No Power

Having the Right Fireplace Tools Can Make All the Difference We’ve all been there, searching and feeling around for a flashlight during a power outage, trying to find those candles that were tucked away for just these occasions. Having to maneuver around in the dark is never an ideal scenario, so being prepared and having […]

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