With such a busy Fall 2014, there was hardly anytime left over to blog! So what have we been so busy with, you may ask?
Why fireplaces of course! We filled lots and lots of beautiful, warm fireplaces into our customer's homes in the past few months.

Here are a couple of our favourite installations of the season. One installed in an century old city house, in downtown Hamilton's leafy westside. The other, in a country house set in rural Caledon, Ontario. 


The City House 

Our city installation is one of our favourites to date. These homeowners had quite a dilemma. They absolutely loved the charm, and character of the fireplace in their 100+ year old downtown Hamilton home, and who could blame them:

At the same time, they longed for a functioning fireplace to warm them throughout the year. With a little digging, and determination from both sides, we were able to fulfill both of their wishes. We found the perfect solution in the
Valor Portrait series, combined with a beautiful Fires of Tradition back plate. These homeowners now not only have a warm fire to sit by, but love that they were able to maintain a look that was true to the era of their home.

The Country House


The second was an installation we completed for a family in Caledon, ON. They fell victim to the ice storm of late 2013, which left them without heat for three days. 
After the initial consultation, and a few follow-up discussions about options and considerations, they finally settled on the gorgeous Legend G3 by Valor. They were seeking a model that would adequately heat their space whenever needed, or wanted, and also something that would be pleasing to the eye. This fireplace does not disappoint, in either of those areas. We think it was the perfect choice, and hope they will enjoy it for years to come.

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colourless, odourless and tasteless gas that is toxic to humans. 
Effective October 14th 2014, it is the law to have a working carbon monoxide detector installed in all homes in Ontario that are equipped with a fuel burning appliance or has an attached garage. 
CO Detectors should be placed near all sleeping areas.

Your gas fireplace should be cleaned and inspected every fall, by a licensed and insured gas technician. A complete clean and service will not only prolong the life of your investment, but will also have it looking its best to start off the season.
Over the course of the previous year's use, and throughout the idle summer, your gas fireplace collects a serious amount of dust, webs and moisture buildup, which can quickly lead to corrosion of it's components and shorten it's lifespan.
Our technician will remove, inspect and thoroughly clean all components of the fireplace to ensure a trouble free season and even more years of enjoyment.

Take advantage of our pre-fall special of  $99.00 + HST for a thorough and complete clean and service.

Looking for ways to extend your outdoor season? Pool heaters, hot tubs, patio heaters..are all wonderful, and can all play a part in keeping us outside a little longer. But is anything quite as enchanting as an outdoor fireplace? 

Transform your backyard into something from a dream, with the beauty, ambiance and warmth of an outdoor fireplace..

Here are a few models that can make the dream reality:

The Kingsman OFP42N is a beautiful, traditional option.

The GSS42 by Napoleon  bridges the gap between traditional and contemporary.

The GSS48, by Napoleon offers a sleek linear design, perfect for a modern outdoor living space.

So what's your style? 

Lyric by Honeywell is the newest smart thermostat to hit the market, and we are very excited!

Lyric works with your smartphone, to allow complete control over your home's climate from anywhere and at anytime. 
Lyric does not operate via programmable schedule. It is completely customizable and adapts to today's ever changing schedules.

Check out this demo video courtesy of Honeywell, and be amazed at what Lyric offers:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spu8KZvWxGw&feature=youtu.be

Meet our friendly head gas technician, Jeff Crow.  

Your friendly master gas technician, Jeff. Licensed in 1999, Jeff has been in the gas trade for more than 15 years.
Not only does he possess exceptional mechanical aptitude, but he is also a people person and always aims to please. 
His combined knack for troubleshooting, strength in customer service, and professionalism, make him the best in his field (in our humble opinion!) 
Whether he is installing a new gas line to your coveted gas stove, or re-routing gas lines throughout your home - you will not be able to get rid of him until the job is completed to his high standard.
Jeff's most prized possessions are his family, his tools, and his trusty gas code books!