29 August 2013
Fall is here, school has begun and the winter is projected to be colder than average with more precipitation than normal. Are you ready to heat your home this winter? Most existing heating systems do not adequately heat our homes. In fact, most homes have significant cold spots leaving you with two options, turn up the heat or put on another layer. Not anymore. Pellet stoves and stove inserts are the perfect solution to adding...
15 August 2013
More and more homeowners are heating their homes with pellet stoves for a more economical way to heat. Pellet stoves use renewable energy and cost much less for better heat. Now is the time for homeowners to consider their heating options and, if they already own their pellet stoves, it is also time to place your pellet order. The type of pellet you buy does make a difference. Energex wood pellets are a premium grade...
8 August 2013
This weekend, August 10th and 11th, is tax free weekend in Massachusetts. Seize the opportunity to take care of your home heating this winter. If you haven’t yet had your chimney cleaned, now is the time before the fall weather begins. Do you still need your pellet stove cleaned? This is your opportunity to save some money. Gas, pellet and wood burning stoves and fireplace inserts save you money on your winter heating bills. If...
1 August 2013
Yes, it is only August, but have you given any thought to heating your home this winter? If you have been thinking about upgrading your stove or insert or adding a pellet or wood stove or insert to you home, now is the time to consider your options. At Fireplace Showcase in Seekonk, MA we offer all styles of wood burning stoves, pellet stoves, pellet stove inserts, and wood fireplace inserts. But right now,...
25 July 2013
Chimney cleaning should be done by professionals. Chimney sweeps are trained to inspect, clean and repair your chimneys. The National Fire Protection Association recommends that if you use your fireplace then you should have your chimney cleaned and inspected once every year to avoid a chimney fire. Cleaning your chimney once a year means your chimney will be safe and it also ensures that it will work properly. The summer is a perfect time to...
18 July 2013
Grilling on a holiday like the Fourth of July, when you’ve got the day off, is easy. You can take your time; pull out your artisanal hardwood charcoal; light it in your chimney starter; build a perfect two-level fire; and lovingly tend your rib-eye, or your chicken breasts, or your pork ribs. Fourth of July is hobby grilling. But what about the 22nd of June, or the 12th of August — when temps are in...
12 July 2013
Do you regularly use your hearth at home? If so, you may have soot on the fireplace front, the masonry above or around your fireplace, on the floor or up the inside of the chimney. Traditionally, this soot is very difficult to clean without damaging the facade. But now there is Paint 'N' Peel Fireplace Cleaner. Now you can easily clean smoke and soot stained fireplace fronts and hearths without using a professional cleaning service....
2 July 2013
Are you grilling on your new Napoleon Gas Grill this holiday weekend? If so, are you looking for a new and unique burger recipe? Here is one we love. Pork N Goat Cheese Burgers 2 to 4 bamboo skewers, soaked at least 1 hour 2 lb. ground pork, separated 8 oz. goat cheese 1 medium vidalia onion, peeled and cut into chunks 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 tbsp. seasoning salt 4 green onions, sliced 1...
27 June 2013
Next week, we will be celebrating the Fourth of July. This is one of the most popular grilling holidays of the year on the Cape. If you are planning a 4th of July event at your home, do you need a new gas grill? If so, consider a gas grill by Napoleon. Why? Because the grill is the center stage of your outdoor living space. Napoleon gas grills are designed and manufactured to create the...
21 June 2013
Lawn mowers, wheel barrows, rakes, leaf blowers, water toys, sprinklers, hoes, rakes, shovels, hedge trimmer, gas cans, blow up pools, planters, pots, yard gloves, patio umbrellas, and everything else you accumulate in the summer as a homeowner. Can you fit all of this in your garage? Do you want to try? Leave the garage for the cars and use a new storage shed for everything else. But you can’t just buy any garden shed....
14 June 2013
For all of you in Red Sox Nation, this has been a great comeback season for our MLB team. For all fans who love to tailgate in the back yard with the game and friends, take a look at the Team Grill gas grill, on special while supplies last. Father’s Day is almost here. Do you remember tossing the ball with your dad? Or your first Red Sox game together, whether at Fenway or...
6 June 2013
Father's Day is just around the corner. A new gas grill or charcoal grill is the perfect Father’s Day gift. The grill and patio area is Dad’s domain, so a new grill is the perfect gift for a man who doesn’t need anything. No one loves to grill and “play” outdoors more than the dad in your life. A new grill is the perfect gift. A new charcoal grill. The Big Green Egg is a...
31 May 2013
The warm weather is finally here. It is time to close up our stoves and fireplaces for the season and perform that seasonal maintenance. Now is the perfect time to schedule your chimney cleaning and inspection from the Fireplace Showcase in Seekonk. If you want a safe chimney next winter, you need a clean chimney. Not only does burning unseasoned or wet wood create the need for chimney cleaning, but animals do as well. Chimneys...
23 May 2013
The swing sets today are nothing like the swing sets when we were kids. Wooden swing sets now resemble a playground in your backyard, encouraging imagination and hours of physical outdoor play. There are loads of design options available all with many extra accessories. This makes it tough to choose the right swing set for your kids. So how should choose a wooden swing set? First, you need to consider your budget. The choices of...
16 May 2013
Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer and most people spend it grilling. If you need a new gill to help you celebrate summer and the start of grilling season, you should consider a new Napoleon grill. Napoleon makes gas grilsl, charcoal grills, portable charcoal grills and built-in gas grills with the highest quality materials, and a performance that will rival all other grills. For gourmet grilling no matter the venue or type of...
9 May 2013
Just in time for summer, you can add an Eastern Jungle Gym wooden swingset to your backyard and provide a summer of vacations for your kids. If you are considering buying a wooden swingset, only Easter Jungle Gym will do. Why? All construction is 100% Cedar. Because cedar is naturally resistant to rot and insect damage, no chemical treatment is necessary to preserve the wood. Unlike Pine or other woods. All wood is sanded, and...
2 May 2013
Those who are in the market for a new grill already know if they want a gas grill or a charcoal grill before they go shopping. But you need to consider other things as well like: size, price range, functionality and brand. If you are in the market for a gas grill, there is quite a price range of grills that you can choose from. However, remember that you get what you pay for. So...
26 April 2013
The warm weather is here and now is the time to start organizing your yard and garage. A storage shed may be the right solution. As homeowners, especially those with families, we can accumulate a lot of “stuff”, from yard equipment to recreational equipment to kids toys and gardening tools. But just any shed won’t do. In the rain and snow particle board will fall apart after a short time leaving you with an eyesore...
18 April 2013
Finally, we have nice weather on the South Shore, Cape Cod and Rhode Island! It is time to start thinking about your outdoor spaces, namely a new gas grill or charcoal grill. Napoleon has been designing and manufacturing only the finest high efficiency gas grills, charcoal grills, and built in grills that you can depend on for years. Superior technology, rock solid performance and balanced design are the hallmark of the Napoleon gourmet grills. Napoleon...
11 April 2013
Creative and active children learn through engaging in imaginative play. When kids use active play they learn how to problem solve and the get exercise. Wooden swingsets give our kids creative outlets and fresh air where they can exercise their bodies and their imaginations. With childhood weight and obesity becoming such a problem today, we can provide for our kids an avenue to exercise and play with wooden swingsets and jungle gyms right in your...
5 April 2013
It may be spring, but now is a great time to buy a wood burning stove, gas stove or pellet stove for your home. With end of year clearance sales, manufacturer specials and no installation wait time, this is the perfect time to buy and be ready for next winter. Avoid the rush! Are you still considering a gas wood or pellet stove? If so, head to the Rhode Island Home Show at the Rhode...
27 March 2013
There may be snow in spots, but spring is here and Easter is right around the corner. It is time to start thinking about the outdoors and more specifically your yard. Wood swingsets are the perfect addition for any young or growing family. Wooden swingsets keep kids entertained for hours while exercising both their bodies and minds. The Fireplace Showcase carries a wide selection of swing sets starting with the most basic model Jungle Gym...
22 March 2013
The first day of spring has come and gone, but it is still cold and many towns in Massachusetts are still covered in snow. If you had been thinking about adding a fireplace insert to your masonry fireplace in order to improve your home heating efficiency, you may realize that it is still a good time. It seems like each year winter gets a few weeks longer. Fireplace inserts can help you heat your home...
14 March 2013
How many homeowners lost power this winter? How did they heat their homes while they waited for the power to get turned back on? Those homeowners who heated with wood had no worries about warmth. Wood stoves and wood burning fireplace inserts allow you to stay warm even without power. It may be March, but this is a great time to invest in a wood stove or fireplace insert if you haven’t already. When you...
28 February 2013
It may be March, but it is still a great time to purchase a pellet stove. You can even save up to $500 on qualifying Quadrafire pellet stoves. These pellet stoves qualify for a federal biomass tax credit. So you can go green and save green right now with a new pellet stove. Interest in pellet stoves and inserts has increased because they are environmentally friendly, efficient and they can heat your entire home. In...
21 February 2013
You may not want a new wood stove or fireplace insert, maybe you just want to add efficiency and beauty to your existing masonry fireplace. You can with glass fireplace doors. Even if you only use your fireplace for ambiance and not as a heat source, you can and should make it more efficient. Traditional open fireplaces draw the warm air out of your home and up the chimney. So even though you just...
14 February 2013
If you have been contemplating buying a new stove, fireplace insert or fireplace, now is the time to visit Fireplace Showcase. We are offering $100 off! We make buying a fireplace easy with numerous choices, a $100 off special offer, and the knowledge to help you transform your old fireplace into a beautiful part of your home. Right now Fireplace Showcase along with a family of brands including Heatilator, Heat & Glo, Quadrafire, and Harman...
7 February 2013
The snow is on the way and you will most likely be having a lot of fires in your wood stoves, pellet stoves or fireplace inserts this weekend. This prompts us to remind you all that with the use of fireplaces, fires can start due to careless or improper disposal of the leftover ashes. Even after several days, piles of ashes can hold enough heat to reignite and start a fire. Therefore, extra care...
31 January 2013
Trying to cut down on heating costs by buying a wood stove or pellet stove is an attractive option. However, be sure you are buying one that's been tested for MA and RI first. As the temperatures drop many of us turn to alternative heat sources. "It may not be built to handle the heat that you are putting into it, and God forbid it could start a fire," said Barbara Vallente from Fireplace...
24 January 2013
It is cold outside, really cold. Now is the perfect time to supplement your home heating by adding a wood burning fireplace insert or pellet stove insert. Lower your heating bills, add value to your home and take advantage of the Federal Tax Credit of up to $300. If you are in the market for a new wood burning fireplace insert or pellet stove insert, there is a tax credit for up to $300...
18 January 2013
If you bought a new wood stove or pellet stove in 2012 or are thinking about buying one now, the Federal Tax Credit for Wood Stoves was Reinstated for 2013 and Retroactive to 2012. Last year’s federal tax credit of $300 was reinstated for all wood and pellet stoves and inserts that are at least75% efficient. Homeowners can use the tax credit towards the purchase price and the cost of professional installation of a new...
10 January 2013
The Commonwealth Wood stove Change-Out Program assists Massachusetts residents with the cost of replacing non-EPA-certified wood- or wood-pellet- stoves with high efficiency, low emissions wood stoves or fireplace inserts, or pellet stoves or fireplace inserts. Applications may be submitted on or after Jan. 18, either by mail or electronically at apply.masscec.com once the second round of funding becomes available. Traditional wood stoves and inserts and pellet stoves and inserts are commonly used in Massachusetts...
4 January 2013
Unapproved models can cause damage to your home (WPRI) -- Trying to cut down on heating costs by buying a wood or pellet stove can seem like an attractive option, but unless you're buying one that's been tested, you could be putting yourself and your home at risk. As the temperatures drop we begin to turn up the heat, and with oil and gas prices where they are, many of us turn to alternative heat...
3 January 2013
Many homeowners what to relax in front of a beautiful, crackling fire. While that is romantic and cozy, it is also inefficient. A fireplace insert allows you the undeniable appeal is the traditional crackling of the fire, but it also allows you to save on heating costs. With fireplace inserts, homeowners can now combine warming tradition and a cost-effective way to heat their home. With wood burning fireplace inserts it takes 20-40% less energy to...
28 December 2012
A fireplace insert is a firebox designed to fit into an existing masonry fireplace. They are designed to generate and circulate heat around the house. An efficient fireplace insert provides warmth to a large area of your house. How does it work? Once the fireplace inserts are installed in an existing fireplace, the fire in the box warms up the metal walls around it and generates heat into the room. The glass doors covering the ...
20 December 2012
Are you looking for a unique and beautifully designed wood stove? It is time to discover Morsø wood stoves. Designed with timeless beauty, with traditional styles to modern sleek styles, there is a Morsø wood stove for your home. Designed for beauty with cast iron’s unique properties, these wood stoves also obvious plus points in terms for the environment too. Once you own a Morsø wood stove you are going to love it for...
13 December 2012
A wood burning fireplace insert makes your home more beautiful, more efficient and warmer in the winter. If you have an existing masonry fireplace that you would like to use more and improve the efficiency of, a wood burning fireplace insert is the best and easiest option. The Quadrafire Voyageur Wood Burning Fireplace Insert in particular is a very attractive solution to heating a larger home. This beautiful wood insert features a flush front...
6 December 2012
Many believe that fireplaces and wood stoves, even though cozy, may not be great for the environment. But this is not necessarily true. All you need is the right equipment and proper burning techniques. 1. If you have a traditional fireplace, consider a fireplace insert. A fireplace insert is like a wood-burning stove that fits right into your fireplace. EPA-certified models burn 70% more efficiently than an open fireplace. 2. Upgrading to new equipment...
29 November 2012
Heating with wood has come a long way since the time of the old wood stove. The new wood burning stoves are incredibly efficient and can be equipped with fans and thermostats. You burn much less wood and have some control over the temperature settings. And the money you can save on home heating can be quite substantial. Instead of spending $1000’s p a year for oil a wood burning fireplace insert can save half...
20 November 2012
You can make your fireplace more efficient without a massive investment. Beautiful glass fireplace doors offer convenience, ease of installation, and cost. There is no efficiency in an open fireplace. However, you want a fire burning for warmth, or for ambiance. But open fireplaces can make your home even more inefficient and draw warm air out of your home. Not only are fireplace glass doors a less expensive solution, they are also beautiful year round....
15 November 2012
The cold weather is here and so are the holidays. Wood stoves or fireplace inserts can be installed in your home in time for the December holidays. Add ambiance to your holiday parties, whether with family or friends, a wood burning stove or fireplace insert enhances the atmosphere of your home. For your holiday get together , there is nothing better than a fire in your living room. But rather than an inefficient fire, improve...
8 November 2012
Many people are looking for better ways to heat their homes this winter. They don’t just want to save money; they also want to heat their homes more efficiently. The immediate heat of a gas, pellet or wood burning stoves or fireplace inserts is the answer. The latest technology makes them easier and more energy efficient than ever before. With quality manufacturers like Quadra-Fire, Napoleon and Vermont Castings, homeowners can choose from a full selection...
1 November 2012
Some of you experience power outages over the last few days, or you know someone who did. It is no fun when you experience an unexpected power outage, but it is worse when that power outage means no heat. Heat your home with wood and avoid being cold when you lose power. Wood stoves and wood burning fireplace inserts heat your home all the time, even when you have no power. But they do more...
25 October 2012
With the expectation that heating homes will cost more this winter, many homeowners are looking for better, more efficient ways to stay warm. Pellet stoves and pellet stove inserts are the perfect way to increase heat efficiency while enjoying a beautiful fire. Combining both beauty and convenience, easy use, clean heat, and the elimination of fossil fuels, pellet stoves can be the answer to the needs of homeowners in Massachusetts. The energy conscious homeowner can...
18 October 2012
You live in a sleek and modern home. Maybe your contemporary room needs a little warmth and coziness. You’d like to create a more efficient fireplace by adding a fireplace insert to your home, but you believe the designs are more rustic and won’t match your decor. Think again. Many fireplace inserts are traditional, but there are many contemporary designs with straight or curved lines and minimal patterns with a lot of glass for a...
11 October 2012
Are you looking for a better way to heat your home this winter? If so, look no further that Vermont Castings Wood stoves and fireplace inserts. There are 10 days left to save up to $500 on qualifying stoves and fireplace inserts by Vermont Castings. Whether you are looking for a fireplace insert or wood burning stove, Vermont Castings has a product for you. Standing the test of time, Vermont Castings products have been handcrafted...
4 October 2012
If you are considering reviving an old, out of use hearth, an perfect option is a fireplace insert. Easily bring to life that old fireplace while bringing your home an efficient and beautiful source of heat. Fireplace inserts are a great way to add the warmth and ambiance of a fire to an existing home without expensive renovations, and they allow you to instantly add the warmth and ambiance of a wood burning fire to...
27 September 2012
Massachusetts homeowners have been looking for less expensive, greener ways to heat their homes for several years now. Using energy in our homes in unavoidable, especially when it comes to heating and cooling. Traditionally, we have had to rely on fossil fuels; oil, gas, and coal. But there are alternative heating technologies which are available to heat your home without compromising warmth, comfort and convenience; and one of those alternatives in particular is less expensive,...
20 September 2012
As the nights get cooler, you may be putting some thought into heating your home for the winter. If you are contemplating adding a wood or pellet stove or insert to your home, go to a wood stove or pellet stove dealer. There are many reason why this is a better idea than shopping at a big box store. Big box stores are not experts in home heating; they are merely the middle man. At...
13 September 2012
Winter is approaching. If you are wondering how to get through this winter without heat loss, huge energy bills, all while staying warm, The Fireplace Showcase has a few ideas: Chimneys Have it inspected by a professional chimney inspector every year. Have it cleaned every year or two, more if you have a lot of fires or tend to burn softer woods. A chimney cap with a rain hood and screen will minimize rain damage...