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Do You Have the Most Efficient Fireplace? Regular Maintenance Can Help!

It’s easy to understand why you see fireplaces in the background of nearly every holiday movie in the winter. Film makers are trying to stir up an emotional response because fireplaces are classic reminders of comfort, a place to gather,…
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Cozy DaVinci gas fireplace integrated into a home automation system

Gas Fireplace Tech: Remote Controls and Smart Features You Want

In our most recent post here on the blog, we talked about how DaVinci Fireplaces can integrate into your home automation system, which got us thinking about gas fireplace technology features. Like many other appliances and fixtures in homes these…
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Lopi gas stove

Our Favorite Lopi Gas Stoves You Should Check Out This Year

It’s no secret that our gas and pellet wood stoves are some of our favorite products at LanChester Grill & Hearth. With both modern and traditional designs, a Lopi gas stove can bring warmth and style to any room in…
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A pellet stove burning wood pellets.

Fireplace Mantel Ideas You’ll Love

You love your fireplace for the cozy warmth that it brings to your home on cold winter nights, but when was the last time you thought about your fireplace’s facade or mantel and how it can also be a focal…
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A pellet stove burning wood pellets

Comparing Wood Stoves and Pellet Stoves: Which is Best for Heating Your Home?

Nothing says “autumn” like the crunch of leaves, the crispness in the air, the smell of homemade baked goods, and for homeowners, switching on the heating. Whether you use a furnace, wood stoves, pellet stoves, radiators, forced air, or any…
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Wide Grace Room Fireplace

Discover the Mendota Fireplace Secret

Have you grown tired of the mess and hassle of your wood-burning fireplace? Would you love to add the ambiance, comfort, and beauty of a fireplace to just about any room in the house? A gas fireplace could be the…
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9 Tips to Keep Your Fireplace Running Efficiently This Winter

Do you love the warm glow of your fireplace on a cold winter night, but wish it could warm your home more efficiently? While most homeowners don’t count on their fireplaces as a primary source of heat, that doesn’t mean…
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chimneys

Why You Should Not Choose a Vent-Free Fireplace

Are you looking to add a new fireplace to your home or upgrade an existing one? If so, you’ve probably read about vent-free gas fireplaces, and you may also now be well-acquainted with the debate about whether or not they…
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stone fireplace in den

Options for Revitalizing Your Old Fireplace

Are you unhappy with the look and feel of your current fireplace? Had you always dreamed of having a fireplace, but are disappointed with the one you ended up with when you bought your home? It may seem surprising, as…
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modern fireplace wall

3 Big Perks of DaVinci Custom Fireplaces

Many people often think of fireplaces as fitting into traditional decorating schemes or only being appropriate in certain styles of homes. Fireplaces are cozy and quaint and stir thoughts of rustic mountain lodges or historic homes that originally required wood…
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