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Fireplace Trends of 2021
With 2020 throwing us all a major curveball, the sale of fireplaces increased rapidly as people had to stay indoors for months. Many took up home improvement projects themselves to change their surrounding a little. With a new year, people are also looking at new and...
Traditional or Gas Fireplaces: Which is better for you?
Traditional wood fireplaces use wood to elevate the surrounding temperature, whereas gas fireplaces use gas to achieve this goal. Gas and wood fireplaces both have their advantages and disadvantages and unique traits that can either benefit or act as a drawback,...
Why does Santa go down the chimney?
Santa Claus riding in a sleigh driven by reindeer, making toys at his workshop in the North pole with the assistance of mythical people as he descends back to the fireplace to give blessings to kids is a 500 hundred years old legend in history which we are yet to...
Fireplace Safety Tips
As the climate gets colder, be sure it’s up for the responsibility of keeping your family warm and toasty, without compromising on safety. Our list below will help you keep track of proper maintenance and make sure your fireplace is ready for general use this...
Why You Need To Have Your Chimney Cleaned
Having a fireplace in your home is usually seen as a perk, especially when you live in an area with particularly harsh winters, but it also comes with an added responsibility of taking care of a chimney. Stoves and fireplaces are top causes of carbon monoxide...
Wood vs. Gas – What’s Best for You?
In the segments discussed below, we clarify the contrasts between the wood and gas fireplaces with the goal that you can settle on a well-informed decision for your home.Level of convenienceThere are obvious differences in lighting a gas fire versus a wood...
Restaurant Favorites You Can Grill at Home
Due to the rise of COVID-19, a worldwide advisory on social distancing has understandably confined us all indoors, but as we at Rusty’s Fireplace & Chimney say, home is where the ‘hearth’ is. Our family loves to bond around the warmth of a fireplace while sharing...
Schedule Your Chimney Maintenance Ahead of Fall
September is right around the corner. For many of our clients, fall is a bustling season, particularly when you have kids. Were you aware that numerous national fire safety associations suggest that you get your chimney professionally inspected and swept...
Looking For New Foods To Try On Your Big Green Egg? Try These!
For foodies all around, Big Green Egg is a thing of BBQ legend. The device is a barbeque, a smoker, a traditional oven, and a pizza oven - all wrapped in one. Not only that, but it is easy to use, can grill a wide variety of items, and bring out the...
Spring Mantel Décor
Do you have a mantel in your living room that you want to decorate? Then there is no better time than spring! Let’s get straight to some cheery spring mantel décor trends and make holiday events around the corner more fun!Seasonal Mantel Décor IdeasPastel...