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Choosing the right type of fuel for your fireplace in Montreal.
Deciding on the type of fuel for your home fireplace can be confusing. It is essential to choose the option that best suits your needs. You have three choices: a wood-burning fireplace, a gas fireplace, or an electric fireplace. Let’s explore each of these options to help you make an informed decision.

Artefo Inc.
Jul 183 min read


Fireplace Makeover: How to Transform Your Fireplace into the Room's Best Feature
Fireplace Makeover: How to Transform Your Fireplace into the Room's Best Feature. A fireplace makeover doesn’t have to mean a full renovation.
Sometimes it’s as selective as replacing the fireplace surround. Sometimes it’s as simple as restyling the mantel shelf. Done right, either one can change the entire feel of a room from fine to finished.
This guide covers the full range, from the most impactful structural changes to the styling details that make everything land

Artefo Inc.
Jun 206 min read


How to improve the energy efficiency of your fireplace
Nothing beats the warmth and ambiance of a traditional fireplace. However, as pleasant as it may be, your masonry fireplace has a rather poor reputation: it pollutes, and it's even worse if it's in bad condition! Here are a few tips to improve its energy efficiency.

Artefo Inc.
May 253 min read


Solid fuel-burning stoves and fireplaces
Do you use a wood-burning heating system? Since 2015, the city has regulated the use of solid fuel-burning appliances in each of Montréal’s 19 boroughs. Learn more about this new by-law.

Artefo Inc.
May 182 min read


Advantages of efficient combustion wood-burning fireplaces and stoves.
Efficient wood-burning fireplaces maximize heat output while reducing wood consumption. Their design promotes more complete combustion, which limits the production of smoke and polluting particles. This type of fireplace is therefore not only economical but also environmentally friendly.

Artefo Inc.
May 183 min read
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