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Fireplaces are more than winter companions, they’re year-round essentials.

Whether it's warming winter nights or adding ambiance to summer gatherings, a thoughtfully designed fireplace enhances the rhythm of daily life. Indoors or out, traditional or modern, the right fireplace belongs to every season.

Let’s build something enduring.

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Featured Fireplace: Ortal Front Facing Gas Fireplace

There’s something timeless about gathering around a fire especially when the stars are overhead and the air is warm.

A well-placed outdoor fireplace invites stories, laughter, and the kind of connection only fire can inspire.

Design for those moments.

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Featured fireplace: Castlewood Outdoor Open Wood Fireplace by

It's getting to that point here in the Hudson Valley, where we're spending more and more time outside.

And with an outdoor fireplace, it makes that space even sweeter!

Our team can help you design the sanctuary of your dreams.

This is the Isokern Standard Series. See it in person - visit our showroom in Poughkeepsie!

This comes up in almost every project.

Can you mount a TV above a fireplace?

The answer depends on the fireplace, the heat output, and how the system is installed.

We’ve seen it done well, and we’ve seen it done in ways that cause problems later.

It’s one of those details that’s easy to overlook early on, but much harder to fix once everything is finished.

Not every space is built for a gas or wood fireplace.

We see that a lot in renovations, apartments, and rooms where venting just isn’t realistic.

That’s where electric fireplaces tend to make the most sense.

They don’t solve every problem, but in the right space, they are just perfect!

Check out this one by Simplifire. It’s easy to add this fireplace in almost any room!

Since 1984, we have worked on homes at just about every stage.

New construction. Full renovations. Projects where the fireplace was planned from the beginning, and others where it had to be worked into what was already there.

You start to notice patterns after a while.

The projects that feel the most natural in the end are almost always the ones where the fireplace was considered early.

We’re often brought into projects after the framing is already done. At that point, options are limited.

The venting has to work around what’s already there. The size gets dictated by the space that’s left. Sometimes the fireplace ends up being smaller or placed differently than originally imagined.

The projects that come together best usually start earlier. When the fireplace is part of the plan from the beginning, it's scaled properly, the venting runs cleanly, and the finished result feels like it belongs in the home instead of being worked into it.

In most cases, yes. Turning it off can save a small amount of gas and reduce unnecessary heat inside the home during warmer months.

That said, some homeowners choose to leave it on. A standing pilot can help keep moisture out of the firebox and venting system, especially in more humid environments.

We’ve seen both approaches work. It usually comes down to how the fireplace is set up and how the home handles humidity through the summer.

If you’re not sure what makes the most sense for your system, it’s worth taking a closer look before the season fully shifts.

An outdoor fireplace has a way of pulling people in.

Well, that's the draw of any fireplace, isn't it?

But an outdoor fireplace is more than a 'feature.' It's where friends and family hang out and tell stories, and where memories are made.

Imagine this in a backyard - the Heat & Glo Cottagewood.

“Do I need to service my fireplace in the spring?”

Most people wait until fall to think about their fireplace.

By then, schedules fill up quickly.

Spring is actually one of the better times to take care of maintenance. The system has just come through a full season of use, and any buildup or wear can be addressed before it sits idle.

It also means when the first cold night hits, everything is ready to go.

It’s not required, but it tends to make things easier later on.