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 »
How to Beat the Heat This Summer Lifestyle, Patio, Recipes Our Canadian summers don’t last long, so of course, you want to spend every possible minute soaking it up outside. That being said, it’s important you stay safe and find ways to beat the heat and stay cool. While we all enjoy a beautiful day sitting poolside, working in the garden, or having a family How to Beat the Heat This Summer Read More »
20 Easy Grilling Recipes for a Summer Cookout Lifestyle, Recipes The summer is upon us, and it’s time to get your grill on. Overwhelmed with what to cook? Leave it to us – we’ve got you covered with 20 easy and delicious recipe ideas from appetizers, salads, drinks, dinner and dessert. Whether you’re hosting a cookout or attending a picnic, there’s something here for everyone! 20 Easy Grilling Recipes for a Summer Cookout Read More »
How to Use Your Gas Grill Like a Pro BBQ, Lifestyle It’s true, gas barbecues are the quickest and easiest to use. You don’t have to wrestle with coals and lighter fluid or wait an eternity for the grill to heat up. It’s certainly an attractive choice if you value speed and ease, but don’t take that to mean that you can’t get fancy on a gas grill, How to Use Your Gas Grill Like a Pro Read More »
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