Fireplace Sentence Examples

There is a fireplace in the living room, with a cozy rocker next to it.

Even under the most advantageous application, that of evaporation of water in a steam boiler where the gases of the fire have to travel through a great length of flues bounded by thin iron surfaces of great heat-absorbing capacity, the temperature of the current at the chimney is generally much above that required to maintain an active draught in the fireplace; and other tubes containing water, often in considerable numbers, forming the so-called fuel economizers, may often be interposed between the boiler and the chimney with marked advantage as regards saving of fuel.

She dropped to the floor in front of the fireplace and crossed her legs.

The effect of this arrangement is that the great body of coal reaches a higher temperature than in an ordinary fireplace, and this, together with the reduction of the carbon dioxide formed immediately above the grate by the red-hot coal in the upper part of the furnace, leads to the formation of carbon monoxide which later on, on the spot where the greatest heat is required, is burned into dioxide by admitting fresh air, preferably pre-heated.

At one end of the room there was a big fireplace, where the mother did the cooking.

A fireplace with a native stone hearth occupied most of one wall.

Many of them were ones he had suggested – like the size of the fireplace and replacing the stairs with a spiral staircase.

He rose and crossed to the fireplace and began to bank the fire as the hall clock struck eleven times.

Sasha was waiting for him in his study, sitting beside a fireplace that burned with black flames.

A fire burned brightly in the fireplace.

I lingered most about the fireplace, as the most vital part of the house.

Brick open fireplace with an oak mantel, a brick hearth with oak edging & two display recesses.

The sitting room has a comforting electric wood burner effect stove in the stone fireplace and squashy leather sofas.

The fireplace was removed from a large detached mock tudor property in Winchester and came with an Edwardian painted fruitwood mantel.

Feature stone paved ornamental fireplace recess, timber mantel, textured ceiling.

Feature inglenook style fireplace with inset wood burning stove and recessed display niche.

Medieval Fireplace hoods and ingle nooks saw a return.

Inside Cozy Cove is an old-fashioned bar complete with fireplace and knotty pine paneling.

For an open fire the fireplace recess should be at least 350mm deep.

The fireplace is flanked to either side by recessed display shelving.

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Christmas trees also produce an oily soot which may damage the fireplace.

Inside is a fireplace between two ovens, which filled the center of the outer wall.

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The next winter I used a small cooking-stove for economy, since I did not own the forest; but it did not keep fire so well as the open fireplace.

True to his word, the painting went above the fireplace, pushing aside thousands of dollars of paintings.

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Comfortable simplicity combined with a special personal touch, like for example the knocked through fireplace in our bathroom.

The cottage had no heating apart from a wood burning stove in the inglenook fireplace in the living room.

Feature brick fireplace and tiled hearth and fitted with a living flame gas fire.

Large open fireplace, window seats in bedrooms and dining room.

I don't cook and I don't have a fireplace, but my grandmother's andiron is displayed in my kitchen to pay tribute to our family history.

We have no fireplace in our home, but own several andirons due to my husband's interest in collecting antiques.

Design magazines around the country have featured Melissa's beautifully designed fireplace and mantel.

The fireplace was framed by the most ornate mantel I had ever seen.

Or set aside a burn pile next to the fireplace for starting the fire on cold winter nights.

If you have a fireplace in your office, consider adding a rocking chair.

U-shape - can be used in corners or in the middle of the room facing a focal point (such as a television or fireplace).

Try a simple hickory rocking chair next to the fireplace.

Close the fireplace damper when you are not using the fireplace.

Many living rooms feature a fireplace as a built-in focal point of the room.

However, this architectural feature is often ignored with poor furniture placement or by placing large items in front of the fireplace.

If you have a fireplace, your furniture should be arranged with this focal point in mind.

Placing your sofa or largest furniture piece so that it faces the fireplace is a traditional classic.

Highlights of the Breakers include a blue marble fireplace, rose alabaster pillars in the dining room, a an intricate mosaic porch ceiling, which took Italian artisans six months lying on their backs to complete.

Inside the home, the living room fireplace hearth is made of boulders found on the site.

Even if your fireplace is more for show than function, fill it with pillar candles to get that warm glow.

Check your Fireplace -- Make sure that your fireplace is clean and safe by inspecting the flue and making sure that the chimney is free from bird nests and other debris.

A modern style log cabin may feature a flatscreen TV installed on the natural stone over the fireplace, with a comfortable conversation area made up of a sectional sofa or a couple of cozy looking recliners.

For instance, you might have an Asian vase sitting on your fireplace mantel with two pieces of Native American pottery sitting on the hearth below.

Natural stone is often used around the fireplace, for chimneys and for walkways in the yard.

The use of wrought iron is also popular, and this material can be used in scrolled light fixtures, stairway banisters, fireplace screens, and decorative wall grilles.

If your kitchen makeover is a remodeling job and not simply re-decorating, then a fireplace surrounded by natural stone and slate makes a perfect touch.

Use green or red ribbon and string the cards up - hang them around your fireplace or simply along a wall.

A symmetrical display with a centered piece of art or a plasma television screen may work well for you - or maybe your room needs to try one of the newer approaches for fireplace decorating.

The fireplace, mantel and area above your fireplace probably create the focal point in your room.

The traditional arrangement of matching vases or candles on each end of the mantel with a painting hanging above the fireplace makes an excellent choice for many homes.

A collection of photographs framed in the same finish provide a warm focus for a family room or bedroom fireplace.

You don't have to add a lot of items to your mantel to enhance your fireplace as a focal point.

Painting the wall above fireplace a dramatic color may be all you need.

The fireplace can also be enhanced by placing a tall plant or art piece on the floor on one side of the fireplace.

The décor chosen for the mantel and wall above the fireplace should reflect the room in which the fireplace is located and should complement the décor of the specific room.

Living Room - The arrangement on the mantel and the wall above the fireplace should reflect the style of the room.

The wall over the fireplace in both traditional and modern styles is an excellent showcase for a mirror or a piece of art.

Family Room - This fireplace can express the uniqueness of the family with art, photos and collectibles.

The wall space above the fireplace might include a plasma television, artwork or a special collection such as photographs or masks.

Bedroom - For those homes that enjoy a fireplace in the bedroom, the mantel décor can be very personalized reflecting the special interests of the room's occupants.

When a fireplace is not being used, it can look like a dark hole from across the room.

Arranging candles of all shapes, textures and sizes in the front of the fireplace grate.

Adding branches, pinecones and dried flowers to a basket that you can place right in the fireplace grate.

If you are lucky enough to have a fireplace in the living room, make that the focal point for the room and surround the furniture around it accordingly.

If you don't have a fireplace, play up other features, such as a large window.

In other rooms, fireplace mantles, curios, windowsills, and tables are all good locations for collections.

Wonderful indoor spots for wall fountains include foyers, sunrooms, dining rooms, and fireplace mantles.

The metal will complement a set of fireplace tools placed strategically on the hearth.

Paint the walls a dark rich hue like red, green, blue or chocolate and make the fireplace the focal point of the room.

This can be a large undressed window with a stunning view or a beautiful fireplace.

Fireplace screens will add a rustic feel, especially if it has intricate grillwork.

If you already have a fireplace in the bedroom wall of the bathroom, it will be easier to connect to the flue.

If you have a fireplace with a decorative mantle, this will likely be your focal point.

Try grouping elements together-such as a gallery of paintings on one wall, or a collection of family photographs on the fireplace mantel-rather than spreading knick-knacks around the room.

Consider playful touches, such as using a 2-inch decorative tile of a cricket placed just at the place where your fireplace surround joins your hearth.

Use tiles that form pine trees around your fireplace surround in your cabin in the woods, and cover your kitchen backsplash with chickens, roosters or grape vines if these are your passions.

It's very easy to become enamored of a kitchen design or a fireplace mantle that is out of your budget.

A fireplace is a must, as are stone floors with thick wool rugs.

The second architectural feature, if budget and space allow is a cooking fireplace.

This type of fireplace has a flush hearth.

The original farm houses would have utilized the hot coals from the fireplace.

For a fireplace surround with a lot of character, use in a family room or other informal area, consider handmade tile mosaics.

Mix and match the textures within a room, use wooden floors with faux stone walls, or include a slate fireplace hearth with Venetian plastered surrounds.

If you use a fireplace as a focal point in the room, then one of the easiest layouts is to place two loveseats in front of it, facing each other.

This gives symmetry in your placement with one loveseat on either side of the fireplace.

If you have a gold-tone framed mirror over your fireplace, resist the temptation to go for those antique copper rods.

Other focal points could include a fireplace, a large scenic window or an interesting collection or piece of artwork.

If the focal point of the room is a fireplace, then you will arrange your conversation area in the vicinity of the fireplace.

Common backdrops include Christmas trees, outdoor winter scenes or a cozy fireplace.

If you have access to a fireplace, a trimmed mantlepiece makes a great backdrop for Christmas portraits.

Decorate the fireplace with holly, garland and Christmas stockings for a traditional scene.

Try things like playing board games, sitting in front of a fireplace, laughing, or even reading books together.

Create a cozy lounge for guests by renting or purchasing an electric fireplace.

My mother died by hitting her head on the fireplace, from what I gather was a very common alcoholic death.

Measuring six feet long by four-and-a-half feet wide, it's exceptionally roomy, and a great choice for a college student, new graduate or families who enjoy get togethers around the television or fireplace.

A cozy chaise for two, a relaxing water feature and an outdoor fireplace may sound lovely.

If you've wondered how to build an outdoor fireplace in your backyard, you've probably realized there are a lot of options.

The most basic type of outdoor fireplace design involves a portable fire pit or chimney pot such as the Mexican chimenea.

This kind of outdoor fireplace is ideal if you aren't sure how often you'll use an outdoor fireplace, if you don't want to use it for cooking, if you're on a tight budget or if you plan to move from your current house in the near future.

A more permanent (and expensive) option is to build an actual outdoor fireplace that can't be moved around.

Even in this case, there are big variations in what people mean when they talk of an outdoor fireplace.

More involved fireplaces can be built into walls, giving your outdoor fireplace the look of a brick oven like that used in a pizzeria.

If you really want to cook on your wood fire, then an option that makes your fireplace more like a grill or an oven will be the right choice for you.

Consider the location where you would like to put your fireplace to determine how large a fireplace you can install.

If you plan to put your fireplace on an existing patio, make sure it is far enough away from your home, your plants and other garden structures so stray sparks won't cause a fire hazard.

Again, using a fire pit that's more like a campfire than a fireplace may be the best option for you.

Once you have determined the location and approximate size of your fireplace, it's time to start shopping.

Books with outdoor fireplace plans are available, but your best bet is to buy a prefabricated outdoor fireplace to install yourself, or to hire a contractor with experience in building fireplaces to do the work for you.

The reason for this is because knowing how to build an outdoor fireplace can be tricky.

You have to know just what you're doing so the fireplace will draw correctly and that it is safe for people to be around.

Just make sure you use bricks that have been rated for use near fire, or purchase rocks to enclose your fireplace.

There are many different outdoor fireplace designs to fit nearly every type of home and situation.

From chimeras to fieldstone fireplaces, outdoor fireplaces are giving homeowners the opportunity to create outdoor rooms with the warmth and charm that only a fireplace can bring.

Choosing the style of fireplace for your outdoor room is similar to choosing a fireplace for any interior room of your home.

You can design your fireplace with grates for cooking, so it has even more versatility.

By looking at other outdoor fireplace designs you have the opportunity to see what you like and what might work well in your own situation.

Other finishes that are becoming more popular in outdoor fireplace design include natural rock, stucco, and even porcelain.

Other new materials and ideas are being used in outdoor fireplace designs as they become more popular and more designers include them in their portfolios.

One of the hottest design trends is the see-through fireplace.

The fireplace is open front and back and situated in such a way that you can see the landscaping on the other side of it.

You can also design it so that it serves as a fireplace in two separate areas.

If you are planning to make this a do it yourself project you might want to read up on how to build an outdoor fireplace.

An outdoor fireplace may be just the detail you need to turn your home into a showplace.

A pool, hot tub, outdoor fireplace, or even a set of chairs can work as a focal point for your patio.

Wood fireplace inserts convert the traditionally inefficient masonry fireplace into a high efficiency heat source.

Traditional masonry fireplace are, for the most part, inefficient.

The main problem is how the heat is conducted within the chimney of the fireplace.

Since the top of the fireplace is exposed to the cold air, heat is conducted away from the room and up toward the opening of the chimney, resulting in major heat loss.

Wood fireplace inserts are a great solution to this heat loss problem.

Wood fireplace inserts are designed to fit into your existing fireplace.

Stock size inserts stick out a bit from the fireplace.

It's designed to look like it's supposed to be that way though, so it doesn't look unnatural, or you can have an insert custom made and retrofitted to your existing masonry fireplace.

Fireplace inserts are specifically designed with openings on the sides and bottom of the insert and not on the back.

This allows for warm air to escape to the front of the fireplace and into the room you're heating as opposed to being absorbed in the masonry of the chimney and conducted out of the house.

The opening on the bottom of the fireplace (called a firebox bottom) operates much like the air intake vents of a furnace.

It draws cooler air into the fireplace, warms it and blows it out the side vents.

This makes fireplace inserts significantly more energy efficient than a traditional masonry fireplace that tends to heat only the room in which the fireplace exists.

The cost of a fireplace insert is significant.

Surround panel extensions - Most every fireplace insert comes with a surround panel, but if the front of your existing fireplace is relatively large, you may need to purchase a surround extension.

Here's a quick list of places you can browse, compare prices and buy fireplace inserts.

With the cost of energy skyrocketing every single year, the initial cash outlay for a fireplace insert is completely justifiable.

With the way the cost of natural gas is rising, a wood fireplace insert will pay for itself in one winter, and don't forget to check your chimney for buildup every season, before you use the fireplace for the first time.

Finally, keep all softwoods like pine or birch out of your wood burning fireplace.

Instead, light a fire in the fireplace, curl up with a good book or look out the window at your beautiful surroundings.

Gas fireplace inserts give the homeowner the ability to have a blazing hot fire to warm their home during the winter months, without having to deal with ashes, seasoned wood and poor efficiency.

These inserts are able to be used in any home where a masonry fireplace exists, even if it not necessarily the most usable.

A gas insert is a steel encased firebox that is positioned inside of an already designed and usable masonry fireplace.

In a traditional wood burning fireplace, as little as 10 percent of the heated air enters the room with most of the air exiting through the chimney.

The cost of using a gas insert may be less than powering a gas furnace, but your furnace and fireplace technicians can help you to determine the benefit of this.

Another benefit of these inserts is that they still create the charm and character of a fireplace without the mess and upkeep.

Gas fireplace inserts come in a variety of styles and designs.

Select the model appropriate for the venting available within your home's masonry fireplace.

Gas fireplace inserts are able to reduce the cost of energy considerably.

If you don't have a fireplace, create a focal point with a custom-built entertainment center.

Plus size women may want to cozy up to the fireplace with a cup of cocoa and wait for Santa in warm pajamas.

Flammable liquids should never be used in a fireplace.

A fireplace screen made of glass or metal should be placed in front of the fireplace opening to keep burning embers and sparks inside.

If there are hot ashes in the fireplace, do not close the damper.

Never leave a fireplace burning when you go to sleep.

They look for the warmth of a fireplace or turn on the heating system to warm the cold air.

Have all the chimneys (heating system, fireplace, wood or coal stove) in your home professionally cleaned and inspected to avoid the danger of a chimney fire.

When you have your fireplace burning, always use a well fitting protective fireplace screen to keep all sparks and embers safely inside.

The hotel has more than 280 family-sized suites with a rustic theme, ranging from general suites to more lavish and heavily themed accommodations such as the Majestic Bear, loft, and whirlpool fireplace suites.

They entered the house and she glanced at the dark fireplace.

Without answering, he headed for the fireplace and opened the wood box.

In one corner a piano perched silently, and the embers of a fire still cast a faint glow from a massive fireplace.

A small round table and two chairs were placed in a corner near the doorway to the family room, providing a view of the fireplace.

Carrying a chair from the kitchen, she stretched to dust the top shelf of one of the bookcases beside the fireplace.

She sprawled on the rug near the fireplace.

Grabbing the bra and panties, she went to the living room and threw them into the fireplace.

The old stove had been replaced with a large fireplace.

The woman led her straight into a small cafeteria with rustic tables and benches, an open fireplace, and a sagging buffet table along one wall.

Toby had fallen asleep in front of the fireplace.

The healer was huddled next to the fireplace, afraid to move with the presence of the newcomer.

Edith Shipton was standing by the fireplace, sobbing, Ryland was ready to swing on Fitzgerald, Claire Quincy was protesting something in the corner while Effie just looked bewildered.

The room was large, with a hardwood floor and a huge fireplace.

They would both be hung above the fireplace.

I'll bet it's beautiful in the spring, and I can imagine Christmas here with a big tree over there and a roaring fire in the fireplace...

The best form of open fireplace is the ventilating stove, in which fresh air is passed around the back and sides of the stove before being admitted through convenient openings into the room.

This has immense advantages over the ordinary type of fireplace.

A fireplace was often provided to warm the neophytes after immersion.

He could not bear the stoves of Germany, and required an open fireplace in the room in which he worked.

The latter rests on a brick pillar; the remaining part of the sloping bottom is heated, either by the waste fire from a black-ash furnace or by a special fireplace.

In reverberatory furnaces it is smelted by fuel in a fireplace, separate from the ore, and in cupolas the fuel, generally coke, is in direct contact with the ore.

Sometimes the purpose of a gas-producer is attained in a very simple manner by lowering the grate of an ordinary fireplace so much that a layer of coal 4 or 5 ft.

The hearth may either rotate on an inclined axis, so that the path of its surface is oblique to that of the flame, or the working part may be a hollow cylinder, between the fireplace and flue, with its axis horizontal or nearly so, whose inner surface represents the working bed, mounted upon friction rollers, and receiving motion from a special steam-engine by means of a central belt of spur gearing.

An arch separated it from a large living room with a huge fireplace.

This room also had a fireplace and a door adjoining the bathroom.

As she entered the family room, a warm glow beckoned from the fireplace.

The study beyond was a replica of the one in Virginia, down to the Gothic hood on the fireplace.

He reclaimed the hourglass from her and set it on the mantle of the fireplace.

Many of them were ones he had suggested – like the size of the fireplace and replacing the stairs with a spiral staircase.

But wouldn't a fireplace and central heat be nice - and windows that would permit the light to brighten a room without seeping cold air - a place like Josh's?

Extra light came from wall fittings and downlights in the fireplace alcoves.

Carbon monoxide can escape from any fuel-burning appliance, furnace, water heater, fireplace, woodstove, or space heater.

Use it to light your backyard barbecue, or to start a fire in your living room fireplace.

Brick fireplace with cast iron log burning stove on a brick fireplace with cast iron log burning stove on a brick hearth.

Features include a original marble fireplace with insert, overmantle mirror and stunning chandelier.

Large sitting room with exposed beams and fireplace with log burner, downstairs cloaks, 2 staircases.

Kitchen with 8 hob gas range cooker set in C18th stone fireplace, original beams.

The fireplace at the southeast end is supported on a heavy molded stone corbel which shows in the passage beneath.

Steven's terrified crumpled figure cowered in a tight fetal position beside the fireplace.

The Study is a large, first floor room which features an imposing fireplace with gray marble surround and heavy drapes.

Carved into the inglenook fireplace are the letters ' ell ' and in the stained glass window lovers ' swans.

Sit by the fireplace and admire your fender or enhance the fireplace with a hearth fender.

In the early 17th century a magnificent carved oak fireplace surround was installed at Reigate Priory around the Howard stone fireplace.

The cozy lounge has an open fireplace with a free supply of logs or coal.

There is a large inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove.

The focal point of the room is the new marble style feature fireplace with living flame open grate fire.

Open granite fireplace with stable door leading to the garden.

Plot 1 will have a stone fireplace surround in the living room.

Smoke Any kind of smoke, whether it is cigarette smoke or smoke from your wood-burning fireplace, can cause damage to your collection.

Extensively refurbished in recent years, it still retains its ancient flagstones and beams, inglenook fireplace and many interesting photographs.

One for the fireplace and one for the natural gas furnace which is under the house in the crawl space.

You can even chuck your Ice Shot Glasses in the fireplace and swear in Russian without having to buy replacement glassware.

Brick fireplace & tiled hearth with fitted wood burner.

Feature fireplace with a stone surround, hearth & mantel with display shelving & recess alongside.

Natural wood, old beams, granite inglenook fireplace all lend themselves to making you feel very much by the sea.

Feature stone inglenook fireplace, inset multi-fuel cast iron stove on a stone hearth, bread oven door to side.

A fireplace mantel can be made of many different things.

Exposed stone wall, raised hand built stone fireplace with stone mantel, inset electric fire.

On the left was a large, deep fireplace, with a massive, over-hanging oak mantelpiece.

Wine is OK with a nice dinner or for getting romantic with your significant other on that bearskin rug in front of the fireplace.

I have thus a tight shingled and plastered house, ten feet wide by fifteen long, and eight-feet posts, with a garret and a closet, a large window on each side, two trap doors, one door at the end, and a brick fireplace opposite.

Although her apartment did not have a fireplace, Shelby built an imitation mantel to place on the wall for aesthetic appeal.

Have the fireplace chimney cleaned each year.

The family suites are more luxurious and include an in-room fireplace, sitting area, microwave, refrigerator, and flat screen televisions.

Take them out first, and then make your way over to the corner closest to the fireplace.

Simply build a fireplace in your Sim's home, buy a Christmas tree and a plate of cookies (placing them in the same room as the fireplace), and be sure that everyone (including pets) are asleep by 10pm.

Buy a Christmas Tree and a plate of cookies and place them in the same room as the fireplace.

The 45-foot high cathedral ceilings, equally majestic stone fireplace and breathtaking views of the lake offer a great way to wind down from a wine tour or a long day spent touring other wineries along the lake.

Antique jars can grace a bookshelf, a fireplace mantle or a library table as works of art.

Place a protective screen around the fireplace, and never leave children unsupervised when the fireplace is in use.

If your chart indicates that you need more fire elements, then you should introduce wood furniture and candles or a fireplace.

To create a Golden Ratio symmetry design for your fireplace mantle using candles, you'll need to place the same configuration of number, order of height, color of candles and spacing of the arrangement on both sides of the mantle.

Adding luxury features such as a pool, deck, or fireplace.

Living room - Inspect the inside and outside of the fireplace.

A favorite of budget-minded tourists, this hotel is known for its lobby, which features a fireplace and a large television.

This was better than using the fireplace to heat an entire room because much of the heat leaves through the chimney.

Take the fully functioning elevator to the second floor where you will find a comfy living room, flat screen television and a "crackling" fireplace.

These can look absolutely stunning when grouped into a centerpiece on a dining room table or perhaps in a fireplace.

The fireplace mantle, coffee table or a bookcase are perfect locations.

A fireplace mantle is also a perfect location to add candles to your evergreens.

Drape them over a fireplace mantle or use to frame your mailbox.

Swags, crosses, and fireplace mantel decorations are also available.

Once you are ready to put the tree in its stand, be sure that it is not too close to a heat source or fireplace.

The heat will dry out the tree, and a spark from a fireplace could ignite decorations or wrapping paper.

Fireplace heat and radiators can dry it out.

Children hang stockings by the bed or fireplace for Santa to fill with goodies.

The fireplace will have stockings hung waiting for Santa and evergreen garlands on the mantel.

Christmas sales have become as much a part of of the season as candy canes and stockings hung over the fireplace.

Beaded Christmas ornaments will twinkle and glow by catching and reflecting the light from your Christmas tree, candles, and fireplace.

Designed to be cozy and homey, the coffee house on Frankfort Avenue features a stone fireplace and floor-to-ceiling bookshelves.

Light a fire in the fireplace, enjoy a candlelight dinner, and make the most of your weekend "away."

A DJ inspired music setup; they also provide comfy seating, fireplace, and outside smoking patio.

If you have a fireplace in your home, set up the ultimate romantic experience by getting some champagne or wine with some snacks to enjoy in front of a roaring fire.

If you have a fireplace in your home, plan for an evening by the fire.

If you have a fireplace, light it and play the CD at a soft audible level.

Cuddle by the fireplace to watch a romance movie.

After a day on the slopes, what could be more romantic than curling up together in front of a roaring fireplace while snow gently drifts outside the windows?

An alternative is to propose near a fireplace for both light and intimacy.

This may be starlight, candlelight, a sunrise or sunset, or a fireplace.

A private picnic at a favorite secluded spot or indoors in front of a fireplace.

The living area contains a gas fireplace with a marble hearth.

Cleaning brick fireplace enclosures requires different techniques depending on the style and material of the enclosure.

Like a glass shower door or sliding glass door, glass fireplace doors are beautiful for their aesthetic value, but can be very difficult to clean once covered with smoke and soot.

Just as you need to clean the bricks on the exterior portion of your fireplace, it's vital you clean your enclosures as well.

Many times it is easy to neglect your fireplace enclosures, especially if you do not make fires very often.

If you ignore this important household chore, your family will be breathing in dust, soot, dirt and grime whenever they walk past or sit near the fireplace.

Finally, it just deters from the rest of your up kept home when there are unsightly burns and stains on the front of your otherwise lovely brick fireplace.

This may sound odd - to use fireplace ash to remove ash - but many individuals have found this method to work.

However, it is very useful for many household cleaning projects, and brick fireplace enclosures are no exception.

You can find this at fireplace stores, or order a popular product such as Oxiclean to get the job done right.

If you do not have a fireplace store near you, try a home improvement store, or even your local supermarket.

A Cricket fireplace vacuum cleaner can be a great tool for helping keeping fireplaces and wood burning stoves free from soot and ashes.

When you use a fireplace or wood burning stove, it's only natural that ashes will form and begin to build up on the floor and in the cracks and crevices of the entire enclosure.

Removing ashes and other residue is an important part of fireplace maintenance and will keep your unit looking great and functioning properly.

During the coldest months of the year, when you are using your fireplace or wood burning stove on a regular basis, frequent cleaning will be necessary.

You can handle this task manually, or you can choose to use a Cricket fireplace vacuum cleaner instead.

Many people use small shovels to manually take care of fireplace cleaning.

While using a shovel can be an effective way to remove ashes from a fireplace, this technique is labor intensive and can be messy.

Spills can occur when you are manually shoveling soot from your fireplace to an ash can or other receptacle.

Additionally, while using a shovel can be a good way to remove the majority of ashes from your fireplace, a good bit of residue will likely be left behind.

If you would prefer to avoid the mess and difficulty of manual fireplace cleaning, you may want to consider using a Cricket Ash Vac vacuum cleaner instead of using a shovel and broom combination.

This small cleaning appliance can make short work of keeping your fireplace free from ashes and soot.

Cricket Fireplace Vacuum Cleaners are designed especially for the purpose of cleaning out fireplaces and wood burning stoves.

These types of vacuums are small and easy to maneuver, providing an efficient and effective means of removing ashes from your fireplace.

Each unit is a simple black canister that is attractive enough to display on your fireplace hearth so that it is always in easy reach and won't take up valuable storage space in your home.

Its matte black finish blends easily with other fireplace tools and accessories, making it a functional and attractive addition to your home décor as well as a valuable cleaning tool.

If you want to purchase one locally, check with any retailer that carries fireplace supplies or cleaning tools.

Clean the fireplace, heating and air-conditioning vents on the same day that you dust your ceiling fans.

If you don't want to hang a wreath above the fireplace, try decorating the mantel with a collection of twigs gathered together with wire, leaves and acorns tucked in here and there, and a ribbon tied on to cover the wire.

Bake some cookies, make some soup, start a fire in the fireplace, or just make your own simmer-potpourri blend.

You'll receive a lower quote if you have no fireplace, if you have a smoke detector and indoor sprinklers, and if you're in a low flood-risk area.

They serve double duty since most people wear their sleepwear not just to bed, but curled up in front of the fireplace in the evenings and perhaps on more than a few Saturday mornings.

Rolls of cotton batting are inexpensive and can be trimmed for use on tables, fireplace mantels, bookshelves, and even window ledges.

While enjoying your cigar, you can relax by the fireplace, watch sport on the television or enjoy the conversation.

The lounge decorated with a fireplace and bar, typically is used for events.

During the summer months, guests can dine on a patio and the winter environment is made even more cozy with a fireplace.

The main dining area comes complete with a cozy fireplace and plush sofas, making the restaurant perfect for casual gatherings.

In the evening, sit by the fireplace with a book, sip coffee with friends and family or sit back in your room to enjoy the comfortable amenities.

The restaurant has a large fireplace and wood stove for warming yourself by the fire on cold winter days.

The dining room is romantic and elegant, highlighted by a fireplace that is cozy in the winter.

The emphasis is on local foods in a cozy atmosphere, including a fireplace, hardwood floors, and bay windows.

When it is time for a meal, you can relax at a table in front of the fireplace.

There is a garden terrace where guests can dine on summer days, and a fireplace where visitors can gather to watch the snow fall in the distant mountains.

The building is reminiscent of the restored, historic homes in the area, and has a large fireplace in the dining room.

With a cozy fireplace, live entertainment and full bar menu (including locally brewed specialties), the Chatham House is a great place to unwind after a long day of hiking.

The restaurant's warm ambiance, fireplace and candlelight is a nice way to relax after a long day of hiking.

The restaurant offers booths, and has a bright, warm atmosphere built with sky lights, a fireplace and an outdoor garden area.

The white-linen covered tables and stone fireplace in the dining room create a warm and inviting atmosphere where guests can finish their meals, indulging in desserts such as flan, papaya creme or creme brulee.