Tag Archives: Fireplace

22 December 2016

Christmas Stocking Tradition

At Old World Stoneworks, hanging stockings on the fireplace is our favorite Christmas tradition. As fireplace fanatics, we endorse any tradition that brings more attention to what we consider the… 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

17 November 2016

Modernizing an Old Fireplace: A Photo Journey

Sometimes it’s hard to imagine how beautiful your outdated fireplace could look with a little TLC – and some help from your friends at Old World Stoneworks. And we hate… Read More

18 October 2016

This Old House Episode 3 Recap

This week we’ll recap episode three of this season’s This Old House, our favorite television show. We have to admit, the suspense is really building as we wait for the… Read More

29 September 2016

This Old House

We are beyond thrilled to be featured on the upcoming season of “This Old House,” providing the fireplace for one of the much-beloved show’s home renovations. So this week we’re… Read More

22 September 2016

History of Range Hoods

At Old World Stoneworks, our cast stone has been used to surround a variety of range hoods that improve the air quality of your home, keep your kitchen cooler and… Read More

08 September 2016

National Defy Superstition Day – Superstitions about Fire

It’s a shame National Defy Superstition Day doesn’t fall on a Friday this year. The annual day, celebrated on September 13, encourages people to use their rational minds to overrule… Read More

01 September 2016

Baby Safety Tips for Your Home

September is Baby Safety Month, brought to the world by the Juvenile Product Manufacturers Association. This year their theme is ‘A Room with a View,’ or safeguarding against hidden hazards in… Read More

16 June 2016

Featured Project of the Month: C. Mac Construction’s New Build in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana

At Old World Stoneworks, we love to hear from customers who have upgraded their homes with our beautiful mantels and range hoods. This week we’re featuring a project from a… Read More

09 June 2016

Father’s Day Mantel Decorations

We at Old World Stoneworks want to wish all you dads out there a Happy Father’s Day. We know how important you are to your children, whether they’re babies, toddlers,… Read More

02 June 2016

What to Do with Your Fireplace during Summer

Unless you spend your summers in Antarctica, you probably don’t use your fireplace year-round. So if your July and August plans don’t involve penguins, you might appreciate alternative off-season uses… 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

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

04 February 2016

Valentine’s Day Mantel Ideas

There’s nothing more romantic than spending time in front of a crackling fire with that special someone. Avoiding the February winds together and snuggling for warmth is one of the… Read More

21 January 2016

Before and After Project of the Month

The Dimino family loved sitting together around warm fires. But they were tired of looking at the dated fireplace that had dominated the living room for 50 plus years. So… 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