Tag Archives: Fireplaces

Update Your Home with a Fireplace Remodel

Considering a fireplace remodel? You may be wondering if it’s worth the investment to update a fireplace at all. Of course it is! Find out the why and how of fireplace remodels as Doctor Flue shares wisdom from our 30 years on the job and some of our favorite fireplace facelift before and after shots! […]

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Christmas Mantel Decorations Done Three Ways

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Time for joy, giving, laughter and happiness with loved ones, and bringing holiday cheer into your home with beautiful Christmas decorations. When it comes time to decorate your home for the holiday, don’t overlook a very important area: your fireplace mantel. Decorating your mantel for Christmas is […]

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Enhance your Fireplace with a Custom Enclosure by Stoll Fireplace

At Doctor Flue, we want to ensure that your fireplace is not only clean, but a beautiful and functional fit for your home. This guest blog from Stoll Fireplace, Inc. highlights the different ways you can give your fireplace a “facelift” with Stoll enclosures, doors, screens, and accessories. In business since 1969, Stoll Fireplace, Inc. […]

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Environmentally-Friendly Bodart & Gonay Fireplaces

As “green” environmentally friendly-built and remodeled homes increase in popularity, more people seek out green ways to heat their homes as well. Doctor Flue has a fantastic line of environmentally friendly heating options for you, manufactured by Bodart & Gonay. About Bodart & Gonay Bodart & Gonay is a Belgian company that is committed to […]

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Decorate Your Fireplace Mantel for Thanksgiving

Not only is your fireplace a source of happy warmth during the holidays, the mantel is also a great place to display beautiful and festive decorations. If you aren’t sure what to put on your mantel this Thanksgiving, or are looking for some new mantel-decorating tips, here are some great ideas to bring extra cheer […]

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Hairline Cracks in Fireplace Refractory Panels

Many homeowners are concerned when they see cracked fireplace refractory panels. Are these cracks “bad?”  Are hairline cracks “safe?”  If so, how big of a crack in your fireplace refractory panel is “okay?” Doctor Flue, serving SE Michigan and NW Ohio, discusses manufacturer recommendations and how to determine when it’s time to replace cracked fireplace refractory panels. […]

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