Traditional fireplaces and fire pits that burn real logs instead of aluminum fakes are often preferred by purists who just can’t enjoy warmth without the sound of crackling fire, the smell of burning wood, and the flickering flames. Igniting logs, however, can sometimes be difficult especially if they are not sufficiently seasoned and dried. In [...]

Technological advances in the manufacture of sheet glass have made this formerly brittle but useful material into something tough and strong. In fact, certain types of glass are strong enough to stop a bullet. It does not need to be that tough, though, for the glass used in the Vision Modern Firewood Holder. This unique [...]

Home heating has undergone plenty of developments along with advances in technology. While fireplaces then were only fueled by logs, today, they run on electric power; natural gas including methane, propane, and butane; pellets made of wood, corn, sunflower seeds, and other organic materials. There are, however, plenty of people who enjoy the old-world romance [...]

Watching the stars and the moonlit landscape at night while lounging in the patio enjoying the warmth from the fire in your outdoor fireplace can be an exhilarating experience. On windy nights, though, you will have to pay extra attention to your fireplace, especially if it is installed on the patio with furniture around it. [...]