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Category Archives: For Home Owners

From home improvement to decorating, we’ve got some great ideas for homeowners on how to make their fireplace mantles beautiful.

14 December 2017

Hot Holiday Gifts For The Home

It’s that gift-giving time of year again when everybody is trying to find just the right thing for friends, family and coworkers. At Old World Stoneworks, we’re always looking for… Read More

22 November 2017

Thanksgiving Entertaining Tips

At Old World Stoneworks, Thanksgiving is one of our favorite holidays. It has everything – great food, time spent with family and friends, a focus on gratitude, and the chance… Read More

12 October 2017

Spooky Mantel Looks for Halloween

The Halloween season is the only time most people want spiders on their fireplace mantel – and the bigger, hairier and scarier, the better. Same with ghosts in the house.… Read More

07 September 2017

Art Focus: Understanding Printmaking

For those of us who love our fireplaces, decorating our mantels and the surrounding area is irresistible. Often this involves finding the perfect piece of art to hang above a… Read More

24 August 2017

National Dog Day – Cuddle Up with Your Furry Friend in Front of One of Our Mantels

It’s something of a mystery how wild wolves evolved into the loyal dogs who share our homes today. As National Geographic has put it, the evolution of dog/human relations has… Read More

15 June 2017

June 21 is Summer solstice and International Yoga Day –celebrate by your outdoor fire pit

As summer begins, unless you live in a very cool climate, you’ll probably not be lighting indoor fires for a few months. Instead, summer is the time for outdoor fires… Read More

05 January 2017

Art Focus: What’s hanging above your mantel: Contemporary Artists

At Old World Stoneworks, we love to support artists from all over the country. And we hope you do, too. Our clients live all over the world. And so do… Read More

01 December 2016

Preparing your Fireplace for Winter

You might not be feeling the cold yet—but you will soon. And the best time to prepare your fireplace for winter is before cold strikes. Then, when the temperature drops,… Read More

21 July 2016

Hiring Home Remodelers: Five Questions to Ask

When it’s time to look for a new contractor to complete a house project, most homeowners feel a certain amount of anxiety. You don’t want to grant just anybody access… Read More

13 January 2016

National Cut Your Energy Costs Day

On January 10, people celebrate conservation and savings during National Cut Your Energy Costs Day. At Old World Stoneworks, we think curling up by a fire is the nicest way… Read More

07 January 2016

Home Maintenance New Year’s Resolutions

Any homeowner knows that the list of maintenance tasks is endless. From the foundation to the roof, the interior and the exterior, it’s a nonstop job. Why not make maintenance… Read More

10 December 2015

Keeping Your Pet Safe around a Fireplace

Humans aren’t the only species who love lounging near the fireplace in winter. Cats and dogs also crave warmth. Whether curling up in front of a heater or a fireplace,… Read More

20 October 2015

Fireplace Safety Tips – Infographic

The Fall season is well underway and Winter will arrive before you know it. During this time of the year, millions of homes use fireplaces to keep warm. Using a fireplace is… Read More

08 October 2015

What to Burn in Your Firebox

Now that you know how to distinguish one firebox from another, it can be helpful to know what you should and shouldn’t burn in your firebox. Burning wood creates the… Read More

03 September 2015

5 Tips on Hosting a Polished Summer Party

Soak up the last of the warm season by throwing an end-of-summer bash. We’ve put together some tips and accessories to help turn your party into a memorable soiree. 1.… 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

15 April 2015

How to Decorate With Your Tax Return

Without a budget in mind, decorating can quickly get out of hand. Avoid seeing moths fly out of your wallet by using your tax return wisely. If you are a… Read More

31 October 2014

6 “Easy” Halloween Decoration Ideas – Mantels Edition

We love Fireplaces – they're one of the few places inside a home where family and friends gather around and share everything - from interesting stories, to warm food, and… Read More

11 September 2013

Using cast stone in an outdoor living space

A question we are frequently asked is can our stone stand up to the elements? As you can see by this beautiful outdoor installation of our Cambridge mantel, by Eichnlaub… Read More

02 November 2012

Made in the USA

Old World Stoneworks is proud to say that all of our designs, sales, production and customer support is Made In The USA. (more…)