Fireplaces

Learn how to keep fireplaces safe, efficient, and beautiful year-round, and explore our guides on different types and styles, benefits, and more!

A Lopi Answer NexGen Hybrid wood-burning stove, in a bright and airy living room with a white brick fireplace

Lopi Fireplace Inserts and Stoves Buyer’s Guide
Oct 1, 2026
Lopi is one of America’s largest privately owned manufacturers of wood, pellet, and gas stoves, inserts, and fireplaces. Since 1979, they’ve been warming homes with high-quality, award-winning stoves and fireplaces that we're proud to carry at… Read More
An outdoor patio during the evening with a gas firepit and stone benches, with a gazebo, grass, and evergreen trees in the background

Are Gas Firepits Expensive to Run?
Sep 1, 2026
TL;DR: Are gas firepits expensive to run? Not at all. Gas firepits only cost a few dollars to run each hour, making them a budget-friendly way to add warmth and… Read More
A cast iron wood burning stove in a living room with hardwood floors and white walls, next to a stack of firewood and a sliding glass door

How to Clean a Wood Stove Step-by-Step
Aug 1, 2026
In this guide, we explain how to clean a wood-burning stove step-by-step: Step 1: Safely Remove the Ashes Step 2: Clean the Glass Door Step 3: Clean the Stove Interior… Read More
A outdoor fireplace, gas fireplace installed outdoors

Can You Install a Fireplace Outside? (Yes!)
Sep 10, 2025
There’s nothing quite like cozying up to the comforting crackle of a fire on a cold evening. If you love the ambiance of a warm fire and want to know if… Read More
A gas fireplace insert in a brick fireplace.

Can I Replace a Wood-Burning Fireplace with Gas?
Aug 7, 2025
Thanks to benefits like energy efficiency and ease of maintenance, many homeowners are switching from traditional wood-burning fireplaces to gas options. Another bonus is that you don’t need to renovate… Read More
An outdoor patio with a stone gas fire pit, surrounded by trees

The Ultimate Gas Fire Pit Care and Maintenance Guide
Jul 1, 2025
There’s nothing like a relaxing summer night spent sitting around a fire in your own backyard. Whether you’re hosting a get-together or relaxing at the end of a long day,… Read More
A linear gas fireplace in a large room with high ceilings

Best Gas Fireplaces for Heating Large Rooms
Oct 1, 2024
As the air grows colder and days get shorter, having effective heating solutions for your home is more important than ever. With their ability to provide both warmth and ambiance,… Read More
A backyard patio and outdoor dining area at night, with an outdoor fireplace and a stone fire pit, with trees in the background

Outdoor Fireplaces vs. Firepits: Which is Right for You?
Sep 10, 2024
Cozy talks under the stars, roasting marshmallows, warm gatherings with friends and family—all of this and more is possible with an outdoor fireplace or a firepit. But which one is… Read More
A close up of an arm in a green sweater, properly removing the ashes from a fireplace using an ash shovel

How to Properly Remove Ashes from Your Fireplace
Sep 2, 2024
A wood-burning fireplace brings warmth and ambiance into your home. But if you want it to stay safe and functional, you'll need to keep it clean and regularly remove the… Read More
An outdoor patio in a backyard, with a stone firepit, surrounded by grass and trees

How to Choose the Best Location for Your Firepit
Aug 19, 2024
From marshmallow roasts to long talks under the stars, a firepit is the ultimate gathering place for making cherished memories. However, this enjoyment can burn out quickly if your firepit… Read More
A gas firepit in backyard at night, surrounded by trees.

5 Things to Consider When Buying a Gas Firepit 
Mar 6, 2024
A firepit is a gateway to nights of warmth, meaningful conversations, and cherished memories. From entertaining guests during gatherings to cozy nights out on the patio, the opportunities a gas… Read More
430 Deluxe Gas Fireplace Insert.

Can a Fireplace Insert Increase Home Value? 
Jan 24, 2024
5 Ways a Fireplace Insert Can Add Value to Your Home A fireplace insert is a self-contained heating unit that is installed inside an existing masonry fireplace, improving energy efficiency,… Read More
Large Flush Wood Hybrid-Fyre Rectangular Fireplace Insert.

7 Benefits of Fireplace Inserts
Dec 21, 2023
With winter approaching, smart heating solutions are more important than ever to keep our homes warm and cozy. Fireplace inserts allow you to enjoy the benefits of a traditional fireplace… Read More
A gas fireplace in a cozy living room, surrounded by bookshelves.

4 Signs Your Gas Fireplace Needs Maintenance
Nov 20, 2023
As temperatures in the Bay Area drop and your gas fireplace becomes a household staple, it can be easy to take this cozy convenience for granted. However, ignoring the signs… Read More
3615 High Output Deluxe Gas Fireplace.

Servicing All Fireplaces
Jul 10, 2023
Creative Energy Now Services ALL Fireplaces, No Matter Where You Bought Them! Creative Energy, your go-to fireplace retailer in the Bay Area, is now extending our expert fireplace services to ALL… Read More
Davinci see-through gas fireplace insert on outside wall in condo complex with greenery seen through fireplace

4 Tips for Choosing the Best Fireplace Insert for Your Home 
Jan 17, 2023
What’s better on a cold day than cheerful flames dancing in the fireplace, warming the room and brightening the mood? If that’s not a part of your reality yet, and… Read More
living room with modern look and fireplace insert

Are Fireplace Inserts Safe?
Nov 7, 2022
Everything You Need to Know About Fireplace Insert Safety Anytime the word 'fire' enters a conversation, the word 'safety' is not far behind. And with good reason, especially in California,… Read More
A gas fireplace insert warming a beautiful Bay Area Home

Can I Have a Fireplace Installed, If I Don’t Have a Chimney?
Oct 28, 2022
The Best Fireplaces for Homes and Condominiums Without Chimneys   Once upon a time, if you wanted to add a fireplace to your home, you needed a mason, because you needed… Read More
happy family sitting in front of their fire place smiling

Your Guide to Fireplaces vs. Fireplace Inserts
Sep 22, 2022
Is a fireplace insert better than a fireplace?  There’s nothing more comforting and cozy than a nice warm fire in the fireplace in the winter. Or is there? How about… Read More
Lopi Evergreen Wood Fireplace Insert

Step-by-Step Guide to Fall Fireplace Prep
Sep 20, 2022
Wondering how to prepare your wood-burning fireplace for chilly fall nights? As summer fades away and temperatures drop, it’s time to think about preparing the fireplace for those chilly fall… Read More
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