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Electric Grills 101: Five things you need to know - Warm weather is on the way – in some parts of the country, we’ve already had a sampling of summer – and that means grilling season can’t be far behind. If you’re shopping for a new grill, you might want to consider going electric instead of gas. Here’s what you need to know about electric grills: Electric grills are powered by electricity, not gas. They plug into a regular outlet. Read the Rest...
Top Five Reasons to Buy an Electric Fireplace in the Spring - Zone Heating: When it becomes too warm to have the furnace turned on all day, but it’s a little chilly in the morning and evening, an electric fireplace can take the chill off your favourite room, up to 400 square feet. Once the room is at a comfortable temperature, just turn off the heater and continue to enjoy the flames, without overheating the room, or heating up the rest of Read the Rest...
Trend Update for Fireplaces - In order to stay on top of the latest and greatest in interior design and fireplaces, we make a point of visiting trade shows. At The Canadian Home Furnishings Market (TCHFM) in Toronto in January, Interior Stylist Janette Ewen put together a dozen vignettes that reflected the newest ideas in design. Here is how we would translate five of her forecast looks with the latest in electric fireplaces. Back to Black: Read the Rest...
Mantel Mania — How to choose the perfect fireplace cabinet - Whether you are installing a built-in fireplace and cabinetry in your room, or adding a furniture mantle with electric fireplace, there are many considerations. So where to begin? Size of the overall space: Many homeowners determine the size of the fireplace by the size of the wall on which they wish to install the fireplace. However, if the wall is small, but the room is large, you may end up Read the Rest...
The Ins and Outs of Wall-mounted Fireplaces - Wall-mounted electric fireplaces are an increasingly popular option, especially for those people who prefer a more contemporary interior. If you are considering a wall-mounted fireplace for your home or condo, there are several decisions you will need to make before selecting the right fireplace for your space: Do you want to cut into the wall? If you do, how much depth will you have for the fireplace? Do you want Read the Rest...
TV-Friendly Fireplaces - For a TV-friendly Fireplace, Go Electric Are you struggling to find balance in a room that has both a television and a fireplace? It’s a common dilemma in many households, and one that’s not easily solved. In most rooms, the fireplace is positioned to be the focal point, often in the centre of the longest wall. If there were no TV to consider, furniture placement would be relatively simple. But Read the Rest...
Electric Grills Offer Unexpected Performance - If you love to grill, but you don’t love working with propane, natural gas, or charcoal, or these are not an option where you live, then you might want to consider an electric grill. Industry leader Dimplex offers the PowerChef line in several sizes, all of which share the following features: ‘Evensear’ dual element technology – the top element sears food at 650 degrees F, to lock in flavour, while Read the Rest...
The Perfect Summer Fireplace - We Canadians love our fireplaces, especially in winter, but how many of us are lighting up our gas or wood-burning fireplaces in the warmer weather? Summer is prime time for entertaining, indoors and out, yet we can’t enjoy the ambience of our fireplaces without generating unwanted heat. Or can we? Let’s consider the electric fireplace. An electric fireplace offers flames with or without heat, because the heater is separate from Read the Rest...

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