Are electric fireplaces more energy-efficient than real ones? Electric fireplaces are an efficient alternative to traditional fireplaces powered by wood or gas. They emit radiant heat and use lights ...

It’s that time of year. A woollen beanie, ga oblet of mulled wine, and a piping mound of vindaloo are all on the table to soothe winter’s bite. A dancing fireplace looks wickedly inviting, too. If you ...

Electric fireplaces have become a popular choice in place of traditional wood-burning fireplaces because they're easy to ...

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A fireplace improves the atmosphere of your home, but fireplace installation can be costly and require a great deal of maintenance. If you don’t have a chimney or simply want to avoid the hassle of a ...

That said, installing your very own fireplace is a much less soothing experience: you need a constant supply of firewood, fire building know-how, constant patience to clean away the soot, and a rather ...

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That is why when I stood up at seven o’clock that evening, I eyed the electric fireplace and wondered if its simulacrum of fire, the flickering orange and red flames, glow of burning logs, and crackle ...

There are a number of things to think about when looking for a fireplace to replace you existing one or add ambiance to the home. Indoor fireplaces heat using a form of gas (natural or propane), ...

Electric fireplaces are an excellent replacement for traditional wood or gas fireplaces. Their installation is not complicated, they don’t require any venting or chimney, and they can still create the ...