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Saturday, May 29, 2021 is Back to Barbeque Day, and is a national call for people to pledge to cook out in celebration of the official kickoff to grilling season. It also encourages individuals to visit their [...]

Time to Fire Up Your Grill…but do you have the right grill?? Who doesn’t like the wonderful taste of grilled food? If you’re planning to purchase a grill in the near future, you might be wondering what type [...]

As we emerge from the February deep freeze, we are thinking about outdoor spaces. Among those planning outdoor areas, 60% plan to upgrade existing spaces for more functionality and better aesthetics.  Not surprisingly, outdoor kitchens were the top [...]

We at Fireplace & Bar-B-Q Center are asked this question often.  The following are, in our opinion, the top 5 reasons that an electric fireplace will add value, atmosphere and a touch of class to your home: Number [...]

We’ve had a mild winter so far in our area, but more than likely we will experience colder temperatures soon.  It’s extremely important to maintain/winterize your outdoor fire feature.  Consider the following tips: 1)    Turn off the gas [...]

So, a fireplace in the family room is awesome, right?  It does a nice job heating and holds a fire for several hours.  Does it seem to be missing something or look a little blah?   Maybe it needs [...]

Once or twice a year it’s a good idea to clean the glass on your fireplace, stove or insert.  But there are right and wrong ways to do this.  Take a few minutes to read the following “do’s” [...]

Temperatures are dropping and leaves are changing into beautiful colors. It must be fireplace season!  Now through the fall and into the winter, it’s likely we’ll be spending more time around our fireplaces than we have in previous [...]

Why would a homeowner want to remove a fireplace?  How practical is it to do so?  Is it expensive?  Are there any cost-effective alternatives?  Let Fireplace & Bar-B-Q Center help you determine if removing a fireplace is a [...]

There are two types of chimneys; masonry and stainless.  A masonry chimney is built by a mason who uses concrete, bricks, concrete blocks, flue tiles, mortar, steel and cast iron to build a chimney. Stainless steel chimneys are often [...]