Victorian Period Fireplaces

Victorian Period Fireplaces

The Victorian period covers the period between about 1820 and 1914, corresponding roughly to the period of Queen Victoria’s reign (1837-1901).  During the Victorian period, fireplaces were the primary heat source during the colder winter months.  Fireplaces and stoves were generally found in every room of a Victorian home.    Even once central heating became available, many could not afford it.  Those who could afford it preferred the ambiance of a warm fire to gather around when temperatures got cold. 

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Guide to Building the Perfect Space for Relaxation and Work at Home

Guide to Building the Perfect Space for Relaxation and Work at Home

Many people only do home upgrades when they need to sell their homes. However, you can create the perfect space for relaxation or work by upgrading and updating different features in your home. While you can find many do-it-yourself ideas
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Annual Gas Hearth Appliance Tune-Up

annual gas log serviceDid you know that about 99% of gas fireplace service problems can be avoided by simply having your gas hearth appliance cleaned and tuned up?
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Like other appliances, a simple cleaning and tune-up will keep your fireplace burning brightly and operating at peak efficiency. Gas logs, gas fireplaces and gas inserts share many common components which should be checked annually and cleaned as needed. 

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CHIMNEY SWEEPS: History & Customs

Did you know that it's good luck to see a chimney sweep on your wedding day, and most especially to shake his hand or be kissed by him? Many chimney sweeps today are still invited to weddings to help assure a good start to a happy marriage. Learn more about chimney sweeps' history and how lucky they are!


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Chimney Escape from Libby Prison

Learn all about how 109 Union soldiers escaped from Richmond's Libby Prison during the Civil War
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Design a Custom Gas Fire Pit

Design a Custom Gas Fire Pit

While a gas fire bowl or gas fire urn may be perfect for your outdoor space, sometimes you want a custom design that fits your space. Here's how you plan and implement it
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How to Hire a Chimney Sweep

We don't hire out as chimney sweeps any more, so here's some advice on how to find the right company to take care of your chimney cleaning.
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Looking for a Chimney Sweep?

Here's our highest recommendation for a chimney sweep in the Richmond, VA area.

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Victorian Housemaids and their Fireplace Duties

Before central heating, all rooms were warmed with a fireplace or, in the latter part of the Victorian era, with wood or coal stoves. So who kept all those fires going? 
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Cleaning Soot Stains From Brick

Cleaning Soot Stains From Brick

How to clean soot stains from brick (and how to prevent that soot from happening again!)
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