by admin | Feb 10, 2023 | Fireplace Hearths
Why are Fireplaces & Hearts so important? So you are in the market for a new fireplace, but too often we forget the importance of a good hearth and what it is that they actually do. So what is a Hearth? It’s the floor or ledge on your fireplace extends into the...
by admin | Jan 31, 2023 | TIPS
Seven Reasons to Prefer Building With Stone. Building with stone offers a number of advantages. Here are seven, according to the authors. After spending eight years in our $2,000, self-built stone house in southern Idaho, Sharon and I sometimes wonder whether–were we...
by admin | Oct 31, 2022 | Fireplace Hearths, TIPS
Any material that is durable, fire-resistant, and doesn’t crack can be used for a hearth. The best hearth materials will match the decoration in your home and require little maintenance. This list includes stone, brick, concrete, and many more non-combustible...