Find The Right Grill for Dad BBQ, Recipes With Father’s Day just around the corner, we’ve compiled the perfect gift for any dad – grills. Because what dad doesn’t like to grill? But we know that not all dads are the same. And neither are grills. So here are the best grills for your dad, no matter what kind of dad he is. […] Find The Right Grill for Dad Read More »
5 Home Renovation Mistakes To Avoid Lifestyle With spring in the air and summer just around the corner, many Ottawa homeowners are getting ready to start their home renovation projects. However, if you’re not careful, you can easily make some common mistakes that will cost you time and money. In this blog post, we’ll outline five of the most common renovation mistakes 5 Home Renovation Mistakes To Avoid Read More »
6 Simple Ways to Make Your Home More Eco-Friendly Lifestyle You don’t have to undergo a massive home improvement project to create an eco-friendly home. Here are a few simple changes you can make to help drastically reduce your carbon footprint (and your bills) to make your home more eco-friendly. Tips To Make Your Home More Eco-Friendly Transition into LED lightbulbs. While it may be 6 Simple Ways to Make Your Home More Eco-Friendly Read More »
Top Spring Home Improvement Projects You Should Start Now Lifestyle, Patio Spring brings new bloom, a renewed spirit, warm weather – and spring home improvement projects. Spring is the perfect time to tackle any home improvements. With the dangers of freezing or slipping on the ice off the table, spring temperatures in Ottawa are just warm enough to get out and get a head start on Top Spring Home Improvement Projects You Should Start Now Read More »
Valentine’s Day Breakfast Recipes to Surprise Your Sweetie Lifestyle, Recipes Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and you’re still scratching your head. Flowers and chocolates? Fancy dinner reservations? Fine jewelry? What about keeping it simple? Sometimes, it really is the thought that counts. Try something simple, sweet, and romantic this year – breakfast in bed (fireside, of course). We’ve got you covered with these delicious Valentine’s Day Breakfast Recipes to Surprise Your Sweetie Read More »
Fireplace Inserts vs Fireplaces: Which Is Right For You? Fireplace Fireplaces vs fireplace inserts: two very different ways to heat your home. But what’s the difference? And which one is right for you? Here’s a breakdown of everything you need to know about these two popular methods of heating your house. So, read on, and find out which fireplace is best for you! What’s The Fireplace Inserts vs Fireplaces: Which Is Right For You? Read More »
Holiday Gift Guide from The Fireplace Center & Patio Shop Lifestyle Well, it’s that time of year again. It’s an overwhelming time for many people with a long list of gifts, differing budgets, and upcoming dates. But whether you’re shopping for your parents, your neighbours, your partner, or heck – even yourself – our holiday gift guide has a little something for everyone on your shopping list Holiday Gift Guide from The Fireplace Center & Patio Shop Read More »
Servicing 101: How to Clean Your Wood Fireplace Fireplace Why not have the perfect fire every day of your life? You can with a wood fireplace. That being said, to keep that fire burning all season long, servicing your wood fireplace on a regular basis is important. Want to do it yourself? Our experts at The Fireplace Center and Patio Shop put together some Servicing 101: How to Clean Your Wood Fireplace Read More »
Fireplace Servicing 101: How Often Should I Get My Fireplace Serviced? Fireplace It might be obvious, but at the Fireplace Center and Patio Shop, we love fireplaces. Can you blame us? Who doesn’t love curling up by the fire on a cold autumn evening, book in one hand with a cup of steaming hot tea in the other? The answer is no one. But, just like any Fireplace Servicing 101: How Often Should I Get My Fireplace Serviced? Read More »
BBQ Tips to Stop Food From Sticking to Your Grill BBQ, Lifestyle, Recipes You’ve spent hours shopping, prepping, and marinating your meat, so the last thing you want is food to stick to your grill. We don’t want that for you, either. We’ve put together a list of BBQ tips so you can flip your meat with confidence. How to Prevent Food from Sticking to Your Grill It’s BBQ Tips to Stop Food From Sticking to Your Grill Read More »
How to Stain a Deck in 3 Easy Steps Lifestyle, Patio The weather is starting to cool — you know what that means. It’s time to stain your deck. After a long summer of barbecuing, bonfires, and patio parties, your deck could probably use some maintenance. And the optimal time to stain your deck is dry, moderate weather – so fall is a perfect time. How Often How to Stain a Deck in 3 Easy Steps Read More »
Create the Perfect Outdoor Kitchen in Your Backyard BBQ, Lifestyle, Patio A backyard is an extension of your home that you can use for anything from relaxing in the sun to hosting a barbecue with friends. If you’re looking to add a new addition to your outdoor living space, then an outdoor kitchen may be just what you need! No matter what type of design or Create the Perfect Outdoor Kitchen in Your Backyard Read More »