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Category Archives: Cast Stone Fireplace Surrounds

Increase the value of your home with stone fireplace surrounds from Old World Stoneworks, manufacturers of cast stone fireplace mantels, surrounds, and cast stone range hoods.

25 April 2016

Carbon Monoxide and Fireplace Safety

At Old World Stoneworks, we know there’s nothing better than enjoying your home fireplace. Since our customers’ safety is always first in our minds, this week we want to share… Read More

21 April 2016

7 Ways to Go Green for Earth Day

In 1969, a blowout on a Union Oil Company platform stationed off the California coast dumped hundreds of thousands of gallons of crude oil into the sea. Images of tar-covered… Read More

14 April 2016

Remembering the Titanic

Modern Americans usually think of April 15 as tax day. But it’s also the anniversary of something even direr: the sinking of the RMS Titanic. This week marks the 104th… Read More

07 April 2016

Outdoor Fireplaces and Landscaping

The Reagans have been in the news a lot since the recent passing of former First Lady Nancy. But did you know that former President Ronald Reagan signed an April… Read More

28 March 2016

Springtime Mantel Decor

It’s official now: Spring has sprung. It’s time to put away the deep colors and introspective mood of winter and to lighten up. At Old World Stoneworks, we like to… Read More

17 March 2016

Range Hood: Upgrade Your Kitchen

On the one hand, a range hood is a very utilitarian appliance. A fan inside a canopy perches above your stove, removing odors, heat, gasses and steam from your home… Read More

10 March 2016

Saint Patrick’s Day Mantel Decor

Saint Patrick – birth name Maewyn – is Ireland’s patron saint. But his celebrations were more staid in Ireland. It wasn’t until Irish immigrants started flooding into the US that… Read More

25 February 2016

The Versatility of Our Surrounds

While Old World Stoneworks is widely known for our mantel surrounds and range hoods, sometimes we like to get even more creative and stretch the versatility of our products. So… Read More

18 February 2016

Celebrity Fireplace Look-a-Likes

Much as we love to sing in the shower or dance while we wait for the microwave to ding, we can’t all be on “American Idol” or “Dancing with the… Read More

02 December 2015

6 Insane Fireplace Lookalikes Straight Out of Vogue

29 October 2015

Small Fireplace Ideas: Fireplace Tips and Ideas for Small Spaces

Fireplaces are a great addition to any room, big or small. Since they can be architecturally overwhelming in small rooms, there are ways to incorporate them into a floor plan… Read More

15 October 2015

Fireplaces for Your Bathroom

Bathroom fireplaces no longer have to be a rare sight only experienced in upscale hotels. While adding a fireplace to your bathroom will no doubt increase your home’s value (according… Read More

01 October 2015

Expert Tip: Designing Around Your Fireplace

Your fireplace is the perfect addition to your home’s aesthetic that not only adds to your décor but adds monetary value as well. While it pays off in dividends, why… Read More

17 September 2015

White Rooms after Labor Day

Wearing white after Labor Day may be a faux pas in the fashion world but it’s a versatile shade that affords homeowners endless design options in the world of home… Read More

10 September 2015

The Skinny on Andirons

Andirons, once an absolute necessity to heat dinner and hold logs in the cold winter months of yesteryear, are now a decorative and functional option to help warm your home,… Read More

27 August 2015

Different Types of Fireboxes

OWS Laurent Cast Stone Fireplace / OWS Normandy Cast Stone Fireplace / OWS Rothton Cast Stone Fireplace What exactly is the firebox? The firebox is essentially the heart of your… Read More

20 August 2015

Fresh Air and Outdoor Fireplaces

Amp up your backyard and anchor your outdoor living room with a fireplace! Bring heat to a cold day or gather around a crackling fire with good friends, close family… Read More

30 July 2015

Ways to Upgrade a Kitchen

So you’re thinking about updating your kitchen. The upgrade options you have can be as little as changing the light switch plates on your walls to as large as installing… Read More

23 July 2015

All About Customizing Your Fireplace

There are several things that go into customizing your fireplace and it starts with knowing the different parts of a fireplace. A fireplace is made of a crown (if you… Read More

14 July 2015

How to Burn a Wood-Burning Fire in Your Firebox

Cold nights trying to light a fire. Ring a bell? Starting a wood fire outdoors let alone in your own fireplace can be a chore. Because building a wood-burning fire… Read More