6 September 2012
There is a better way to heat your home this fall and winter. With a Quadrafire stove, fireplace or fireplace insert. And they are on sale at the Fireplace Showcase. Save $300 on select Quadrafire stoves, fireplaces and fireplace inserts through September 16th. A pellet, gas or wood stove is freestanding and offers a traditional and charming ambiance. Stoves can be fuel conventionally and efficiently with wood, or fuel conveniently with gas or pellets. They...
30 August 2012
Labor Day weekend is quickly approaching, which signals the unofficial end of summer, and the nearing of cool, crisp nights. And as the temperatures begin to cool, you may be in the market for wood pellets. If you heat your home with a pellet stove or insert, now is the time order your pellets. At The Fireplace Showplace, New England Pellets are now in stock! This is your last chance to take advantage of last...
23 August 2012
You probably have not thought too much about your chimney this summer, and why should you. But as the fall approaches, you need to be sure that your chimney is safe to use in a month or so. Not only can your fireplace and chimney can be a major source of cold air leaks in winter, it is the one of the most important parts of your fireplace too. Your chimney liner, flue and chimney...
16 August 2012
Mid-August is not too soon to think about heating your home this coming winter. With recent attention to the importance of local food production, we should consider ways to meet our heating needs using local wood energy. Pellet stoves are freestanding and a pellet stove inserts fit into an existing fireplace. Both pellet stoves and inserts are an efficient and economical way to heat your home and make your existing fireplace much more efficient. They...
9 August 2012
As summer heats up, and school quickly approaches, more and more south shore residents are lighting up their grills. And what a welcome sight a grill full of food is. Unfortunately, unsafe grilling can have hazardous results. In a recent press release, three North Shore fire departments shared some safe grilling tips. The following are reminders and grilling safety tips for barbecue BBQ's. Propane and charcoal grills should only be used outdoors. The grill should...
2 August 2012
Oil has long been the primary heating source across much of the Northeast. However, the number of households seeking viable alternatives to expensive oil has continued to rise since the price skyrocketed to more than $4 a gallon. Sales of pellet stoves have been increasing as more Americans seek affordable alternatives to costly home-heating oil. In general, pellet stoves pay for themselves in about four years. Pellets are usually delivered on a 1-ton pallet of...
26 July 2012
The Cape and Massachusetts’ South Shore has unique, locally owned businesses. If you are considering a better way to heat your home this winter or a better way to grill this summer, remember the upcoming tax free weekend, and head to The Fireplace Showcase, a locally owned store in your neighborhood. Shop local on August 11 and 12 during Massachusetts’ tax free weekend. Wood stoves, gas fireplace inserts, and pellet stove inserts are a more...
19 July 2012
As homeowners, we accumulate yard equipment tools and kids toys. The garage gets more and more full and cluttered. To improve your organization at home, storage sheds are the solution. Walk-in garden sheds can keep your tools or large sheds with a loft can store even more equipment. Storage sheds are a perfect solution for control over your home and yard equipment! Gardens and yards come in all shapes and sizes, and your shed options...
12 July 2012
This blog is from a column written in City Weekly and is called “The Cooking Chronicles”. Usually it discusses the author’s cooking and food adventures. But this week, he chose to write about something different, the Big Green Egg charcoal grills. Why? Because he regularly heard professional chefs and amateur cooks rave about their Big Green Eggs. It does seem like those “eggheads” who use the Big Green Egg are almost cultish about their grill....
5 July 2012
Add visual appeal and space to your home with patio awnings. Not only are they functional, but they are also add a new design element as well. In this hot weather, if you have sun coming down on your hot deck or patio, you have sum coming into your home and heating it up. Home awnings reduce your home energy bills in the summer by keeping the hot sun outside. In the spring and summer,...
27 June 2012
The Fourth of July is next week. Many families around the Cape will be enjoying the holiday at home with friends and family. If you are planning a 4th of July event at your home, consider a new charcoal grill. The Big Green Egg is no ordinary charcoal grill. This charcoal grill works well on its own or as a supplement to a gas grill. Why? Because it is so versatile and easy to use....
14 June 2012
Make this Father’s Day special. Buy your dad or husband a new charcoal grill and all the ingredients for great grilled Father’s Day meal! Ceramic charcoal grills like the Big Green Egg bring out the grilled flavor in any food. Grilling over hard wood charcoal makes every meal delicious. But best of all, they are so easy to light, use and maintain. Already have a gas grill? No problem! Having both a gas and charcoal...
7 June 2012
The perfect Father’s Day gift is a new grill. The dad in your life has everything, and wants nothing. Don’t give him clothes, give him what he really wants: a charcoal grill. A charcoal grill, the Big Green Egg, is the perfect gift. He has a gas grill? No problem, owning a charcoal grill adds to your grilling versatility. Also, a ceramic charcoal grill can be used for smoking, roasting, as an oven, for searing...
31 May 2012
The weather is warming up, and the wildlife is out in full force. This is the time of year to do some chimney maintenance. Your chimney looks like the perfect home for many birds and small animals. Chimney caps are an integral part of the venting system for your fireplace and the venting system is an integral part of your overall fireplace system. Along with animals, the weather affects a chimney system the most. If...
24 May 2012
There is an easy, cost effective and fast way to add space to your home. Retractable awnings. Retractable awnings are the perfect solution because they add flexibility and space. By adding a retractable awning, you increase your living space, by providing a shaded area outdoors. But you also increase your home’s efficiency. By blocking the direct sun, you decrease your cooling costs. That’s not all. With home awnings, you also protect wall hangings, artwork, flooring...
17 May 2012
It is the time of year again that we need to start thinking about how to entertain our kids this summer. While you are checking out summer camps, check out wooden swingsets too. Designed to fit your yard and your budget, we have wooden swingsets with clubhouses, rock walls and a spiral slides. These jungle gyms provide hours of fun and entertainment for your kids, and hours of quiet time for you too. If...
11 May 2012
At Fireplace Showcase we have specials on gas grills, as well as stoves and inserts. There are so many specials going on we don’t even know which one to talk about first. Are you looking for a new gas grill? Perfect, because we are giving one away. Sign up for our monthly raffle, no purchase is necessary, and you will be entered into a raffle for a new Gas Team Grill with a Patriots logo....
3 May 2012
It is finally May and Memorial Day, the official kick-off to the outdoor weather season, is right around the corner. It’s time to spruce up the yard for your outdoor gatherings. Get yourself a beautiful copper fire pit, hose hider, or bird bath. Are you excited about getting outside? With more and more people fixing up their homes and yards rather than taking vacations or buying new homes, a fire pit is the perfect addition...
27 April 2012
Staycations are on the rise. Many folks around Massachusetts are choosing to spruce up their homes and yards and take short day trips rather than spring for a week long vacation. Keep your kids entertained and happy with a wooden swing set. Wooden jungle gyms are the perfect get away for your kids. And while they are enjoying an Eastern Jungle Gym, you get some quiet time too. Designed to fit your yard and...
19 April 2012
Great architecture and design can really beautify your home. With House Awnings you can create the inviting patio or deck area you have always wanted. By adding a home awning, you can add living space to your home because you will be able to enjoy the outdoors no matter what the weather outside. But there are more advantages too. With an awning on your home you will also save energy and money. Awnings...
13 April 2012
It is amazing how much “stuff” you accumulate once you own a home. Then kids come along and the stuff multiplies. It is impossible to keep the bikes and balls away from the lawn mower, ladder and chain saw. It is even harder to keep the kids away from the lawn mower, ladder and chain saw. The answer is storage sheds. With spring comes organizing, rotating, and planting. Add a storage shed or garden shed...
5 April 2012
Right now outdoor living is the rage in home trends. A staycation is the new vacation. Bring the indoors out by expanding and improving your outdoor living space. There is no better way to do this than with house awnings. You don’t need to remodel your home to add more space to your home. Add more room for entertaining, or your own private space with a retractable awning. A beautiful awning will add shade and...
29 March 2012
Spring is here and it is time to get out in the yard. Does your yard need a facelift? Maybe a new wooden swingset, or an awning over the deck? Perhaps you are still thinking about a new wood, pellet, or gas stove for next winter. Preview our great grills, awnings, inserts and swing sets at the Rhode Island Home Show, today March 29 thru Sunday April 1st. Besides showing our wood, pellet and gas...
22 March 2012
We are full speed ahead into spring, and the weather means it is time to roll out the grill. But how many you went to roll out the grill and your grill was missing a wheel. Perhaps you rolled out the grill and you left a trail of rust flakes. Or perhaps, you didn’t roll it out at all for fear of disturbing the family of critters that has made your old grill their new...
15 March 2012
Spring is right around the corner and as we start putting away the snow blowers, shovels and other winter equipment away and start getting out leaf blowers, chain saws and lawn mowers for spring, you may again be reminded of your lack of garage storage space. When choosing amongst storage sheds for your backyard, consider if you want it to be vinyl or wood, also the size you need will depend on what will you...
8 March 2012
Temperatures are rising in Massachusetts and spring is right around the corner. At Fireplace Showcase we are suffering from spring fever, and we are sure you are too. Time to start thinking about getting yourself and your kids outdoors. At Fireplace Showcase all of our display model Easter Jungle Gym wooden swingsets are 20% off. Buy one now and pick it up or have it delivered and installed in April. Why Eastern Jungle Gyms’...
1 March 2012
More people are buying vent free gas fireplaces. This is because a vent free gas fireplace is easy to use and very convenient. Ventless gas fireplaces come in all types of styles as well. Two of the most fun and different designs are the see-through and the peninsula design. With the see-through design, you can see the fire from both sides of the wall and heat is projected into both rooms that the fireplace serves....
22 February 2012
Interest in wood burning stoves has jumped recently because they have a reputation for being environmentally friendly as well as allowing home owners to “get off the grid”. Despite the mild weather, there is still no better time to buy a wood burning stove or insert. On the Cape, chilly nights last well through the spring and often into the summer. Wood burning stoves and fireplace inserts can heat your home and bring relaxing warmth...
16 February 2012
With the mild winter we have had in Massachusetts, many feel like Spring is right around the corner. But, even so, there are still plenty of reasons to buy a stove or fireplace insert. Temperatures were lower this winter, but you still need to heat your home. Have you noticed, you probably have not used much less heat despite the fact that we have had very little snow. However, those who purchased pellet and wood...
9 February 2012
Even though you want to spruce up your fireplace and make it more efficient, it is not a new wood burning stove or fireplace insert that you want. You may not use your fireplace for heat, you may just use it for ambiance. But open fireplaces are inefficient, and in fact draw warm air out of your home. You are doing yourself a disservice when you use an open fireplace even if it is just...
27 January 2012
With the cost of heating oil showing no signs of decreasing, many homeowners, particularly in the Northeast, are dusting off their hearths and relying on wood to heat their homes during the winter. Because of the escalating cost of home heating oil, an increasing number of homeowners are turning to their wood burning fireplace inserts and wood stoves to heat their homes during the winter months. What is surprising is that a bulk of homeowners...
19 January 2012
Gas fireplaces and inserts are an excellent addition to any home. Gas fireplaces and inserts project warmth that is very similar to a wood fire. They are an excellent value and highly efficient and they come in two types, vented (direct vent) or vent free. The main difference in these two types of gas fireplaces or fireplace inserts is the amount of fumes that are released. Every thing that burns produces carbon monoxide, so the...
12 January 2012
There are advantages of gas fireplace inserts and stoves over traditional wood burning fireplaces. Neither requires the work of a wood burning fireplace; there is no cutting, hauling or stacking of wood and no mess. But they are very different beyond that. Gas stoves and inserts have a real flame. The flame is designed to be very hot in order to completely absorb the gas, so gas fireplace have a very cozy heat. Gas stoves...
5 January 2012
Wood burning stoves and pellet stoves are a great way to heat your home. You can enjoy the beauty of a fire, with the added advantages of a wood burning or pellet stove for better efficiency. And at Fireplace Showcase, we have plenty of wood stoves and pellet stoves of high quality, and on special. If you have been thinking about buying a wood stove or a pellet stove, now is the time before it...
29 December 2011
Quadra-Fire pellet inserts are trouble-free, fully automatic heat sources for any size home. Whether you prefer traditional styling or a more modern design, these pellet inserts are the most proven and advanced heating appliances available. Make your home the right temperature all the time. All Quadra-Fire pellet stove inserts efficiently burn wood pellets to heat your home all winter long. The beautiful Castile Pellet Insert delivers enough warmth to heat most living rooms, great rooms...
19 December 2011
Keep your home warm when it is cold outside. In many houses, the problem is your traditional open-masonry fireplaces. They are not very efficient. While they burn, open fireplaces can send as much as 300 cubic feet of heated indoor air to the outside. That’s 18,000 cubic feet of heated air lost per hour. As the warm air leaves, cold air from windows, doors and other areas is drawn to the fireplace. This cools the...
15 December 2011
A fireplace insert is a great addition to your home. But did you know that where you buy the fireplace insert is as important as which one you buy. You need to buy a fireplace insert from a retailer who is educated and informed, but who is also interested in helping you buy the best insert for your home and your lifestyle. In some cases, a wood burning fireplace insert is perfect for you, and...
8 December 2011
You only have a few more weeks to take advantage of the Home Energy Tax Credit. You have until December 31, 2011 to purchase your wood or pellet burning fireplace, wood or pellet fireplace insert, or a pellet or wood burning stove if you want to take advantage of this tax credit. At Fireplace Showcase we have what you need to take advantage of this tax credit. If you buy a stove, fireplace, or insert...
2 December 2011
The weather has been unseasonably warm, but the cold weather is right around the corner. Do not be caught off guard. Wood burning stoves are an excellent source of heat, and an excellent addition to your home. Gas and oil prices are expected to be the highest in history this year. A wood burning stove can seriously reduce your home heating bills while adding a comforting and soothing heat to your home. If you have...
23 November 2011
You may not have gotten a wood stove or wood burning insert in time for Thanksgiving, but you can have one for the rest of the holiday season. A wood burning fire changes the ambience and atmosphere of your home. There is nothing better than a fire burning in the fireplace for your holiday get together. But wood burning stoves and wood burning fireplace inserts upgrade the efficiency of your fireplace as well. Containing the...
17 November 2011
Have you considered heating with wood? In the Northeast, firewood is cheap and available, so wood heat can save you money. Not only do wood stoves give you a reliable source of heat even when the power goes out, it’s also a green option. Wood is a renewable resource. But deciding which wood burning stove to buy can be tough. There is a huge range of options in sizes, styles and models. So how do...
10 November 2011
Pellet stoves are an excellent way to reduce heating costs, especially if you heat with oil, propane or electricity. In addition to the savings, a pellet stove will enable you to heat your home without fossil fuels, which significantly decreases your home heating bills. Pellet stoves are fully automatic which is a huge attraction, but this makes them need to be cleaned regularly. One of the best services that stove and hearth companies provide is...
3 November 2011
Why Burn Wood? The answer is simple. Napoleon has perfected wood burning technology and has perfected true craftsmanship to last a lifetime. They have surpassed critical standards, providing you with the cleanest, most efficient wood burning fireplaces and inserts. They are also backed by the President’s Limited Lifetime Warranty, guaranteed to give you the performance you deserve. Burns the Longest in the Industry Napoleon Wood Burning fireplaces and wood burning fireplace inserts offer state of...
27 October 2011
Electric Companies are informing their customers that the best way to save energy at home is to supplement your home heating. Are you looking for a way to decrease your home energy bills? Install a fireplace insert. You can save quite a bit of money by installing a wood burning fireplace insert in your home. You can supplement your heating bill, or take your home off the grid altogether. But, by installing a fireplace insert...
19 October 2011
Temperatures at night have been dropping, the cold nights of Massachusetts are about to begin. Wood burning stoves and fireplace inserts can heat your home and bring relaxing warmth to your evenings. Wood is an excellent, efficient, and attractive way to heat your home. Wood inserts and stoves by Napoleon and Vermont Castings are a cost effective way to heat your home. But not only will you save money with wood heat, you add a...
13 October 2011
Fireplace Inserts are installed inside an existing masonry fireplace to provide a more efficient, clean burning fire. They can be wood, pellet or gas. If you are looking for the premier pellet stove insert, look no further than The Castile Insert. This pellet stove insert can add beauty and warmth to any home. In classic black, the detailed cast iron design makes this fire a focal point of your home. The Castile pellet inserts work...
5 October 2011
Cooler weather is fast approaching. Have you got your pellets yet? Better question: Have you got your new pellet stove yet? Consistent, efficient, and responsible heat is what you get from pellet stoves. Breckwell Pellet stoves offer the penetrating warmth and captivating flames unique to wood heat, yet with clean operation and all the convenience of a modern appliance. They look like a woodstove but they burn wood and/or corn pellets. You pour a bag...
28 September 2011
It is never too early to start holiday shopping, or to start your holiday wish list. How about the Big Green Egg for a Holiday gift. Fireplace Showcase is offering a layaway program on this easy-to-use charcoal grill that is all the rage. The Big Green Egg is different than your traditional charcoal grill. Choose which size Egg best fits your needs? You have a choice of five sizes ranging from a Mini to an...
22 September 2011
Wood burning fireplace inserts are more efficient than traditional wood burning fireplaces. If you have a working fireplace in your home install a wood burning insert if you want to save money and energy. Fireplace inserts are energy-efficient and an easy and effective way to update the look of your home. By using a fireplace insert for heat, there is very little energy wasted, so the heat produced effectively heats your home. Thus, you save...
14 September 2011
If you are remodeling your home or building a new home, be sure to add a fireplace or fireplace insert. A working fireplace adds value to your home, and is considered a plus to home buyers. Fireplaces and inserts can be fueled by natural gas, pellets, or wood and all these fuel sources have their advantages and disadvantages. Many homeowners are interested in green heat, or alternative home heating solutions. So pellet and wood fireplace...