February 4, 2020
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Designing a custom home or remodeling an existing one gives you the opportunity to rethink the design and layout of your space. There are lots of different design styles out there for homeowners to choose from, each with their own unique features and decorative elements. Traditional home design continues to be a very popular option, but many homeowners aren’t exactly sure what it means for a home to have a traditional design aesthetic. Read on to learn more about traditional home design, which can even involve some creative fireplace mantel ideas in Wausau, WI. What is traditional home design? What... View Article
January 22, 2020
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Thinking about updating your fireplace? If you’re going with a gas fireplace, one of the decisions you’ll need to make will be whether it will use gas logs or gas inserts. But what are the differences between these two features, and which is the better decision for your needs? Here’s a quick overview of the difference between gas inserts and fireplace gas logs in Wausau, WI. Gas inserts Gas inserts can be installed in an existing fireplace, and get vented through the existing chimney. These appliances can be used as zone heaters for a specific area of your home, and... View Article
January 8, 2020
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The Wisconsin winters are long and cold, and that might be more than enough reason to convince you to add a fireplace to your home. But there are plenty of other reasons why fireplaces make great additions to any home, and if you’re planning on building a new home in the near future, you should consider working the addition of a fireplace into the original blueprint of the house. Here are just a few examples of some of the benefits of new fireplace installation in Wausau, WI: Heat: The most obvious benefit of a fireplace is the extra heat it... View Article
December 17, 2019
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Many parts of the United States experience extremely cold weather during the winter months. This is the time when heating bills go way, way up, whether your home’s heating system runs on gas or electricity. But there is a way to keep your home warm all winter long without breaking the bank: install an efficient wood-burning stove. They look nice while providing heat to your indoor living space, and this type of investment is worth every penny. If this is your first wood-burning stove or you’re replacing an old unit, visit your local stove retailer for options, pricing and answers... View Article
December 3, 2019
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Decorating for the holidays has already begun, from hanging strings of Christmas lights to dressing up the tree to decking the halls—everything is starting to look festive and grand! Another popular area to decorate in your home is the fireplace and fireplace mantel area, where stockings hang on hooks and wreaths are placed above rustic figurine village scenes. While this is a lovely tradition, you need to take care where you place these items throughout your home—especially when decorating near the fireplace. Stay safe and take the proper precautions when deciding where to put your decorations. Below are six tips... View Article
