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Fire and Winter Solstice Traditions
Presidents’ Day Fireplace Facts
Recirculating Range Hood vs. Vented: Which Suits Your Kitchen Best?
How to Remove a Fireplace Mantel: A Step-by-Step Guide
Range hoods without cabinets
How Long Does a Fireplace Last? Tips for Prolonging the Life of Your Fireplace and Mantel
The Ultimate Guide to Custom Stone Fireplaces: Design Ideas and Advantages
Ducted vs. Recirculating Range Hoods: Which Is Right for Your Kitchen?
Fireplace Inserts vs. Fireplaces — What’s the Difference?
7 White Stone Fireplace Ideas
Advantages of Cast Stone vs Natural Stone for Your Fireplace
Easter Mantel Decoration Ideas for Your Stone Fireplace Mantel
The Essential Parts of a Fireplace: A Comprehensive Guide to Design and Functionality
Cast Limestone vs Natural Limestone: A Comprehensive Guide
At Old World Stoneworks, we make our beautiful mantels and range hoods from manmade stone modeled after Indiana limestone. Also known as Bedford limestone, this type of natural stone is… Read More
Tips for Taking Care of Your Fireplace During the Off-Season
A fireplace is excellent for warming the home’s aesthetics and indoor temperatures. That last attribute makes fireplaces a common amenity for homeowners to use during the cold winter months. However,… Read More
Home Improvement Projects That Can Increase Your Home Value
Finding ways to increase a home’s value isn’t always easy because it often requires thinking of what potential buyers want. The right interior and exterior renovations around the house can… Read More
Ways To Create a Fireplace Focal Point With Your Overmantel
The overmantel is only one part of a fireplace setup, but it’s a part that you can use to your advantage in a big way. The aesthetic benefits of the… Read More
3 Reasons To Install a Fireplace in Your Home
Fireplaces are commonplace in homes. However, you shouldn’t install a fireplace solely because you see it in another house. First, consider what it brings to the space so you can… Read More
Precast vs. Cast Stone: What’s the Difference?
Fireplaces warm up a home, but you can make certain design choices that influence their aesthetics. You can lean into a natural stone texture, or you can move in a… Read More
