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Fireplace Bellows?? What Is It? Why Use One?
Fireplace bellows make starting a fireplace fire easy and Johnny Beard's bellows are useful and beautiful.

How to Prepare Your Fireplace for the Summer Months
This blog article gives you tips on how to prepare your fireplace for the summer. How to clean and decorate for the summer months.

Abraham Lincoln Studying by the Fireplace Joke
Sparky here thinking it is about time for another joke.  Should have had this one in February in honor of President Lincoln’s birthday.  Hope you enjoy the joke concerning a great president of the United States. A father noticed that his son was spending way too much time playing computer games. In an effort to [...]

Indoor and Outdoor Fireplace Housewarming Gifts
Firepot here seeing signs that Spring is arriving.  Spring means flowers, warmer weather and for many people, house hunting.  The family I live with has experienced two family members moving into new homes in the last month.  And that always raises the question “What to get for a housewarming gift?”  If you want to think [...]

Home Decor Style – Scandinavian
This blog is about the basic concepts of Scandinavian design and what this means in terms of fireplaces and fireplace tools, screens and accessories.

The Fireplaces of Downton Abbey a.k.a. Highclere Castle
Blog on Downton Abbey a.k.a. Highclere Castle fireplaces as see on the TV series

Custom Designed Fireplace Tools, Firescreens and Accessories For Your Fireplace
Logger here ready to give you some excellent information on how you can have your own custom fireplace tools, screens and accessories. Having trouble finding that “just right” fireplace item?  Want a special finish? Want to combine two different finishes?  And want it Made in the USA with quality construction?   It can be difficult to [...]

Fireplace Joke for the Winter
Sparky here bringing you a joke centered on making fires (indoors and out) to keep you warm during the winter months. The Joke: It was autumn, and members of a Native American tribe asked their new Chief if the coming winter was going to be cold or mild. Since he was a new Chief in [...]

Valentine Day Fireplace Mantel Decoration Ideas
Ember here to talk about Valentine Decorating for your fireplace and in particular your fireplace mantel.  After the Christmas holiday many of us like to keep the next big holiday, Valentine’s Day, simple.  Here are a few  ideas to keep it simple and still express your love. Candles – they can always be used to [...]

Home Decor – Rustic Style
Everglow here ready to share my knowledge of home décor with you.    One of the goals we all set for ourselves is to make our house a home and one of the ways we do this is by picking a design style we like and decorating our home using that style.  From time to time I [...]