Fireplace guides
Practical answers from our specialists: what things cost, what fits your home, and how to choose well the first time.
The best gas fireplaces of 2026: what are chosen by more clients in Toronto
Some picks from the units we stock, install and service across Toronto: best entry level traditional, linear and freestanding stoves plus best inserts
July 14, 2026
How to clean gas fireplace glass (and why the white haze gets permanent)
The safe way to clean gas fireplace glass, what actually causes the white haze, and why waiting too long makes it permanent. With manufacturer-sourced steps.
July 14, 2026
Converting a wood fireplace to gas in Toronto: options, costs and rules (2026)
The two conversion routes Ontario's gas code actually allows, what each costs in Toronto in 2026, and how to tell which one fits your fireplace.
July 14, 2026
Ethanol fireplaces in Canada: an honest guide to whether they are worth it
Real flame with no venting, but the highest running cost of any fireplace: the honest numbers, the Health Canada safety facts, and where ethanol genuinely wins.
July 14, 2026
Fireplaces for Toronto condos: what you can actually install
Why electric is almost always the condo answer, when gas is possible, where ethanol fits, and the board rules that decide it all before you buy.
July 14, 2026
How much does gas fireplace installation cost in Toronto? (2026 guide)
Most gas fireplace installations in Toronto run $4,500 to $10,000 all in, insert conversions $3,000 to $6,500. Here is what drives the number for your home.
July 14, 2026
Gas fireplace maintenance: what an annual service includes (and what you can do yourself)
What the owner's manuals and Ontario law actually say about gas fireplace maintenance: the annual professional service, the warranty fine print, and the short list you can safely do yourself.
July 14, 2026
Gas fireplace venting explained: direct vent vs B-vent vs vent-free (2026)
What direct vent actually means, how it compares to B-vent and power vent, and why vent-free is not an option in Canada. A plain-language guide for Toronto homes.
July 14, 2026
Gas fireplace won't light? Safe checks first, and when to call a pro
The five-minute checks that fix most no-light gas fireplaces, the hard line where the job needs a licensed technician, and what a Toronto repair call costs.
July 14, 2026
Gas vs electric fireplace: which is right for your Toronto home? (2026 comparison)
Gas or electric fireplace? The full Toronto comparison: heat output, installed cost, what each costs to run at 2026 Ontario rates, condo rules and how to choose.
July 14, 2026
Outdoor gas fireplaces and fire tables in Toronto: how to choose (2026)
Fire table or built-in outdoor fireplace? Propane or natural gas? The honest trade-offs, Toronto's rules, and how to stretch patio season into November.
July 14, 2026
TV above a fireplace: heat, height and how to do it safely
TVs are only rated to about 40 degrees Celsius and warranties exclude heat damage. What the fireplace manual requires, what a mantel actually does, and the $20 test.
July 14, 2026
WETT inspections in Ontario: what they are, what they cost, and when you need one
A plain-language guide to WETT inspections for wood-burning appliances: the three levels, Ontario costs, why insurance drives the demand, and how to pass.
July 14, 2026
Wood stove installation cost in Ontario: a 2026 breakdown
What a wood stove really costs to install in the Toronto area: the stove, chimney, hearth pad, permit and labour, plus the Ontario code and inspection rules.
July 14, 2026