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Why heat with a wood stove this winter?
With winter barreling down our sights here in New England, many of us are looking for practical alternative heating options for their homes. We take a look at three reasons why it pays - comfort-wise [...]
Simple Steps For Burning Wood
TIP 1 AIR! The wood is utilised in the best way when the draught control is fully open and the flames are intense. That will also reduce pollution, because gas particles are combusted and produce [...]
Are Wood-Burning Fireplaces Efficient Heat Sources?
Fireplace, detail of home interior. Fireplaces are desired features in homes as both a focal point and a heating source—especially during the cold New England winters, fireplaces in RI and other states are [...]
Top 3 Upgrades for a More Comfortable Living Room
Cozy furnished living room with sofa and fireplace When you picture how you want to spend a cozy evening with your family, chances are you see a couple of essential living-room additions in this vision. [...]
The Benefits of a Wood Stove
When looking for an alternative heating option or the perfect conversation piece to serve in your new home, consider these 3 reasons from our team at Hearthside Fireplace Patio to look into a wood stove. Be [...]
What You Should Know about Gas Inserts for Your Home
Fireplace and cozy armchair in living room Do you want to enjoy the look and feel of a fireplace without worrying about cleaning up after its use? Fireplace inserts are designed to mimic [...]
How To Keep Your Hot Tub Safe & Sparkling Clean!
Fewer things are more relaxing than a warm hot tub on a cool evening. But how do you prep for winter? We dive in.
Do I Really Need a Cover Lifter?
Fewer things are more relaxing than a warm hot tub on a cool evening. But how do you prep for winter? We dive in.
Hot Tub Power Consumption: Facts You Should Know
Fewer things are more relaxing than a warm hot tub on a cool evening. But how do you prep for winter? We dive in.
Best Hot Tub for Relaxation
Fewer things are more relaxing than a warm hot tub on a cool evening. But how do you prep for winter? We dive in.
Can My Hot Tub Improve My Sleep?
Fewer things are more relaxing than a warm hot tub on a cool evening. But how do you prep for winter? We dive in.
5 Hot Tub Health Benefits for Active People
Fewer things are more relaxing than a warm hot tub on a cool evening. But how do you prep for winter? We dive in.
Tailgate Faves From The Grill
When the weather cools down, it’s time for a warm up. And if you can make it on the barbecue, even better. This Tailgate Mug Chili on the Napoleon TravelQ is an easy and fun [...]
Easy Cleanup Tips to Fire Up Your Fall
It's that time of year, the leaves are changing, daylight hours are shorter and there is a chill in the air, fall is certainly here and now is the ideal time to do some season [...]
Why You Need a Wood Fire Pit for Your Backyard
For many people, the onset of chilly autumn nights as winter approaches can cut down a lot on the time they spend outside. Avoiding the cold also means missing out on the clean autumn air [...]
Thinking about Getting a Wood-Burning Fire Pit?
With summer upon us, more and more people are looking for ways to entertain family and friends outdoors. One of the greatest ways to do that is with a fire pit. These fun summertime "toys" [...]
Helpful Fire Pit Landscaping Ideas
If you are looking to add some interest and appeal to your backyard, there are plenty of projects you can tackle that will have great results. However, few additions are as much fun as fire pits. [...]
4 Reasons Your Home Needs Patio Furniture
Of all the ways to improve your home and yard, adding patio furniture is among the easiest and most rewarding. Whether you have an expansive backyard full of beautiful landscaping or you live in the heart of [...]
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Monday (or Sunday night) is typically the best time to map out your goals and most important tasks for the week ahead. And for many of us, the “most important things” revolve around work deadlines, projects, and planning. But experts in mental health and stress reduction say that mapping out your personal and down time is as important - if not more so - than those “urgent” put-out-the-fire things we have to manage every day.
Here are 3 easy steps to make sure you’re planning your recharge/restore times with intention. Give this a test run for a week, then tweak your system so it really works for you.
1. Give a name to the TIme Blocks (TB) during which you’ll unplug and recharge. It could be “Family and Friend Focus” or something as simple as “Unplug/Recharge.” Now that you’ve named it.
2. Look at your calendar and decide when YOU will most benefit from committing to this Time Block. For some, it’s first thing in the morning, e.g. 6-8 am over coffee, you take a 20 minute soak in the hot tub BEFORE you begin other “blocks.” It might be evening during or after dinner when you shut down everything and walk in nature or around the city with your partner or pup. Or it could be a midday break when you go outside with your kids to plan a simple, healthy grilled dinner. Whatever you choose - DO set an alarm on your watch or phone and when it rings - GO DO IT!
3. At the end of each day, mark your calendar or just take a moment to give yourself thanks that you’ve allocated this important restore/reconnect/recover block to yourself.
Hope you’re off to a great start, fueled with plenty of coffee, and looking forward to your R & R time block set for today!
It's a perfect week for grilling, and if you are not yet among the folks who sear by plank grilling - it is time to give this simple, flavor-boosting technique a try. Planks such as the Napoleon PRO Cedar Infusion Plank infuse your favorite food with amazing smoky flavor, which can be further enhanced by wine, beer, juice, or any other flavorful liquid. The unique wave design also prevents grease from pooling and dripping - keeping your grill nice and clean. This Red Cedar plank can flambe steak, smoke food and meats, as well as cook delectable desserts!
Are you a fan yet? Let us know your favorite way to plank in the comments! And stop by or call if you are looking for a new grill or accessories to up your BBQ game.
Nobody said it better than rocker Tom Petty when he sang, “The waiting is the hardest part.” And for alot of us, that’s never been truer than during the pandemic. Waiting to see people we love. Waiting to travel. Waiting for goods and services delayed by surging demand and shortages of every kind along the supply chain.
Like so many other businesses around the world, we’ve felt the wait too - and the challenges (and frustrations) of not being able to do business as usual as we have for the past quarter century.
As restrictions and ‘life’ begin to swing open again, the silver lining has been the patience and understanding of our customers, many of whom are more excited than ever to re-envision their spaces.
Hearthside locations have many products in stock and on order, including perennial summer favorites, the Big Green Egg, our line of grills and accessories, and Eastern Jungle Gym play and swing sets. If you are in the market for these, get in touch soon before they’re gone!
While the waiting may be the hardest part, research has shown that anticipating something can be a powerful, positive emotion. Given that we do anticipate some continued delays and back orders through the fall, it’s not too soon to plan for winter! If you have projects envisioned for the colder months, now is the perfect time to give a call or come in to start planning and putting your orders in.
Stay safe, and enjoy the beautiful spring!
Can A Hot Tub Improve My Sleep?
Sleep is normally preceded by a drop in body temperature. If that’s true, how could a hot tub help? We dive in.
First, soaking in a hot tub helps you relax mentally while the water’s buoyancy helps decompress your joints. Your circulation increases while your blood pressure and heart rate decreases, helping you reach a resting state. In the hot tub, your body temperature rises. Yes, rises.
What happens after that relaxing soak also helps. You maintain the sense of calm and relaxation that naturally helps you fall asleep. But now, your core body temperature begins to drop as you cool down, signaling to your body that it’s time to sleep.
Whatever the science, soaking before bedtime seems to be a universal remedy for helping people sleep. Keep reading at: hearthsidepatio.com/can-my-hot-tub-improve-my-sleep/
Can My Hot Tub Improve My Sleep?
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Can My Hot Tub Improve My Sleep? Sleep is normally preceded by a drop in body temperature. If that’s true, how could a hot tub help? First, soaking in a hot tub helps you relax mentally while the wa...
