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Fireplace Log Racks
On a cold winters day, there is nothing quite like sitting around a crackling fire. That fireplaces are considered such a necessary part of homes around the world is, therefore, hardly a surprise. Even though fireplaces are no longer necessary to keep houses warm, their popularity has actually been increasing in recent years. This is in spite of the fact that other sources of heat are usually more convenient.
So, why are they so popular? Well, there is something comforting about seeing where the warmth is coming from. In addition to the comfort factor, there is also the nostalgic one, as there is something about looking into a fire that reminds us all of good times spent in front of a fire in the past. There is no denying the aesthetic value of fireplaces either. Put simply, they just look great! They create a focal point for a room, and give even the most modern of homes a traditional and rustic feel.
Though they look great just on themselves, a log rack can make a fireplace look even better. They offer a functional purpose too, as, without one, the wood needed to keep the fire going can end up getting in the way and making a mess of the floor. Log racks in various designs and finishes can be found, including ornamental, curved, contemporary, black or bronze, so something is available to compliment any room or personal taste. For those willing to invest more, higher end models with unique, hand-forged accents and designs can also be found.
You might also want to consider purchasing a log rack / wood carrier combination, which helps to keep maintenance time down to a minimum. With these, you can take the product apart when collecting the wood and, after the wood is taken inside the room with the fire, the wood carrier part can then be placed directly back on to the log rack, meaning that no unloading of the wood is necessary.
Finally, if you are someone who would love to have a fireplace but can not due to one reason or another, then opt for an artificial one instead. These now look incredibly realistic, as they have life-like ceramic logs within them, that turn red and orange when the gas is turned is on. With the addition of a log rack stacked full of wood next to an artificial fireplace, hardly anyone would be able to tell the difference. You can have the full visually pleasing appearance of a real fireplace, but without the maintenance and safety concerns that one entails.
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Product to create wood burning smell from a gas log fireplace?
We love a wood burning smell, but have only a gas fired log fireplace. Is there any product/drops/sticks that would duplicate the smell of a real wood burning fireplace??
Good question!!!
I would do the same as for a gas grill in the summer.
When you open your next tuna-fish can allow the “lid” to stay on. Then take one of those can openers that makes triangles and poke triangles all around the bottom of the sides just far enough apart not to touch and to hold wood chips. Then take wood chips of your choice and soak them in water for at least 30 minutes so they won’t BURN but will only smolder. Drain them, put them in the can, close the lid and place the can very near where the flames come out of your gas logs. The smoke will give you the smell you want and then go up the chimney of the gas fireplace.
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