With the winter chills still upon us, a fireplace can warm our Sydney homes and spirits. However, due to advancing technology, snuggling up by a traditional wood fire has become substituted by gathering around the equally mesmerising flames of gas fireplaces, particularly in inner-city areas. These contemporary heating solutions offer a blend of efficiency, convenience, and style that are hard to beat for residents looking to cosy up their living space. We offer…

If you're building a new home, renovating, or simply keen to update your home heating this winter, this article is for you. We're taking a look at some of the top home heating trends for Sydney's 2024 winter and beyond. The way we heat our homes has changed over the years, just as house designs are drastically different than they were 50 years ago. As such, a modern breed of home heating solutions…

As the outdoor temperatures begin to dip and the chill of winter settles in, the importance of finding effective ways to keep your home warm becomes increasingly apparent. In response to this seasonal shift, in-built heating solutions have gained significant traction and have been praised for their seamless blend of functionality and tasteful design. In this article, we'll navigate through the in-built heating options suitable for Australian homes and lifestyles. 1. Gas Fireplaces…

Although Australian winters don’t get as frigid as they do in the west, keeping warm helps lift your mood during the cooler months and makes your home more inviting. This article will discuss the various heating options from Home & Heat BBQ’s Lopi range. Lopi is a renowned provider of indoor and outdoor heating solutions. The company has developed many reputable, efficient, durable heaters since its inception. So regardless of your budget, you…

Central heating makes your home warm and welcoming to friends and family. If wood is your fuel of choice, you should invest in the appropriate equipment. The two types of wood heating solutions ideal for Australian homes are in-built and freestanding heaters. Your choice of a heating system depends on several factors including your personal preferences and home design. Read on if you would like to know the benefits of in-built and freestanding…

From keeping you warm during winter to adding class to your home, having a fireplace has numerous benefits. The most popular types are gas-powered, wood-fired, and electric fireplaces. Recently, more homeowners are opting for electric fireplaces. Let’s discuss why this is an intelligent move by highlighting the benefits of purchasing such equipment. EASE OF USE First, you don’t spend a lot of time preparing the wood – all you need to do is…

There is nothing as sweet as a cosy home, especially during the cold winter months. When upgrading your home heating, remember to install stylish yet functional features. If you need to get your house ready for the cold season, here are some fantastic pieces that will instantly transform your home. REGENCY GF900C GAS FIREPLACE The Regency GF900C is the perfect way to add elegance and modernity to your home. This series has a…

Great barbecues and outdoor dining makes the summer heat more bearable. But moving up and down between the kitchen and outdoor dining area when you’re hosting is simply tiring and drains all the fun out. Building an outdoor kitchen can help improve your hosting experiences. Below are some of the key features to think about before you start your outdoor kitchen project. 1.      LOCATION Consider where to position your outdoor kitchen. If you…

Just because winter is over does not mean we won’t experience the colder days. With so many options of heating devises available, it is easy to see why some people would just give up and not make any decision at all. The decision between wood and gas, freestanding or built-in can all seem a little bit overwhelming because at the end of the day you want something that is both aesthetically pleasing and heats the home. When you…

Barbecue season is basically at an end except for the odd warm day here and there. And with the end of the warmer season, the cold winter months lie ahead. If you’ve been looking for a sign to get a new heater, then this is it. And if you’ve been wondering if your heater can be a feature piece, it certainly can. A feature piece can be anything from a beautiful couch to…

During winter, most homeowners in Australia have to dig deeper into their pockets to fund heating expenses. Regardless of whether you use an electric, wood-powered or a gas heater, you need to fuel it to avoid the consequences of the cold temperatures experienced throughout this season. However, you don’t always have to pay big money to keep yourself warm during winter. Below are smart ways of reducing the heating expenses this cold season. Purchase…

In-built wood heaters in Sydney have come a long way. They’re far less of a fire hazard than they were few decades ago, and most of the hassles connected with wood fires have been eliminated. You can use a gas spark of GreenStart technology to light up your wood in seconds, just by pressing a button. Glass viewing panes allow you to watch the flames, but they keep any embers or ashes safely cordoned off.…

In winter, who doesn’t love the sound of a fire crackling, the rise and fall of flames, that comforting heat. There is nothing like an inbuilt wood heater to create that sense of warmth and comfort. Old fashioned fireplaces are not very efficient, they actually pull warm air out of your room and into the fire, and a lot of the energy they create – the heat – is actually lost up your chimney. If…

When it comes to choosing a gas fireplace Sydney you want to make the right choice, after all, you will be living with your choice for many years to come. The right heating makes all the difference, not just to your physical comfort but for your hip pocket as well, if your heating bills are becoming too high, it could be that you are choosing the wrong heating source, heating and cooling account for 40%…

Country living offers lots of advantages. Low traffic, clean air, and friendlier neighbours. But not all of us can hack it, so the next best option is to design a rustic feel in your urban home. If it’s a detached or semi-detached house, you can plant pretty flowers and vegetables, showing them off behind a cute picket fence. You can even install an old-school customised mail box, and put a ‘village-styled’ knocker on…

Do you need a new gas fireplace Sydney in your master bedroom? If so, you are probably wondering what the best gas fireplace solution for your master bedroom is. There are 4 main decisions to make when choosing a gas fireplace Sydney for your home. Do you choose a flued heater or an unflued (portable) heater? Do you want radiant heat or convective heat? What size heater do you need? What size heater do you…

All gas heaters should be installed by a professional and looked after according to your Regency Inbuilt gas fireplace manual. A heater that hasn’t been installed properly or has not been well maintained can cause a house fire or send dangerous toxins such as carbon monoxide into your home. Servicing your gas heater regularly and using it to the manufacturers specifications will ensure it operates economically and safely. You should have your Regency gas fireplace…

As we roll into the coldest months, you’re probably looking at your home heating situation. Contemporary home designs usually allow you to use a single heating system for the entire house. You can connect your fireplace flues to air conditioning vents and use it to distribute heat from the central fireplace throughout the house. In terms of selection, freestanding gas heaters are generally better for large spaces, because they’re multi-directional. Your other option is to…

How often do you light your wood fireplace? You might love listening to the crackle, warming your fingers and toes on cosy evenings. But you’re probably more averse to the chore of getting the fire started, and cleaning it up when you’re done. Still, with winter at its peak, you’re likely to be using it a lot more. If your main objection to wood fireplaces is hygiene, consider buying in-built wood fireplaces in Sydney. They…

Gas heaters are good value for money and also very efficient. Gas heaters can run on both natural gas and bottled LPG gas, but you need to ensure you choose the right model for the type of gas you have available, as a heater designed to work with LGP won’t work with natural gas and vice versa. Lopi Fireplaces direct their fumes outside through a chimney or flue which removes carbon monoxide and…

Installing a fireplace in your home is easier than ever, with a huge range of sizes, styles, and fuel options to meet the needs of your home and aesthetics. Here are our top fireplace décor styles to consider when you decide it’s time to add the warmth and glow of a fire to your home. Fireplace Face and Surroundings When selecting a fireplace unit, of course, you’ll want to consider the look of…

The idea of installing a fireplace can be equal parts exciting and daunting. Unless you’re extremely into DIY, it’s unlikely you’ll want to set it up yourself. Still, you have to supervise the installation team, straddling the delicate boundaries between helping, hovering, and hounding. They might need to ask you where the gas lines are, or they might feel like you’re scared for your expensive electronics. The installation process itself will depend on…

Finding heating options for your modern home has never been easier with the extensive range on the market. With a wealth of options, choosing the perfect heater for your home may be a daunting task. There are so many heaters that look amazing and come in all different shapes, styles, and sizes, and there is an always an option that will gel with your homes aesthetic. Inbuilt gas fireplaces are a great modern…

As the cold season approaches, it’s time to start thinking about how you’ll keep your house warm. A few centuries ago, the only options were warm furs and blocks of burning wood, whether the flames were kindled in a cave or a stone parlour. Wood burning heaters are still a popular choice, but nowadays, you can enjoy the visual and psychological comfort of a log fire combined with the convenience of gas or…

Once you make the decision to buy Lopi fireplaces, Sydney is the perfect place to shop. The city offers a wide variety of models, and here at Home Heat & BBQ, we’re fully stocked. The Lopi name is trusted for quality and versatility, but that can sometimes make it hard to decide which unit best suits your needs. There are three main considerations – freestanding vs inbuilt; outdoor vs indoor; gas vs wood.…

Cold winter nights are no reason to stay chilly anymore, with the extensive range of wood heaters at Home Heat & BBQ. Our array of models with unique stylish trappings, efficient and practical applications, is sure to provide a quality product and solution to all your indoor heating requirements. When choosing the right heater for your home, considerations such as function, fuel type, efficiency and aesthetic must come into mind, when making the…

Founded in Vancouver Canada in 1979 Regency Fireplace products are world leaders in the design and manufacturing of Regency gas fireplaces. What started as founder Robert Little designing and making wood stoves in a garage soon grew to a company with over 300 employees. Regency gas fireplaces are made with 4 goals in mind – Clean burning efficiency Good value High quality Beautiful aesthetics The team at Regency are committed to research and…

When looking for to purchase an indoor heating system, the Regency GF900 is one of the best options available in Australia today. It is sleek, beautifully designed with well-defined linear styling and a beautiful wide angle flame set. The fire is continental driftwood log the burns in an efficient and clean manner. With that in mind, let us take a closer look at some of the features that make this model ideal for…

Lopi has an incredible range of heaters, from traditional gas log fires and wood fireplaces to gas fires and freestanding slow combustion wood heaters. Some of the gas fireplaces feature stone, sculptured driftwood pebbles or logs. All Lopi gas fireplaces include GreenSmart Direct Vent technology and are not only efficient, but they look stunning too. High output models have a ceramic glass for increased radiant heat. Lopi fireplaces are manufactured in America, and…

Winter is coming, and though Season 8 may be far away, we need to get our houses ready for the chilliest time of the year. Since it’s going to be wet and soggy outside, you don’t want to go stomping for firewood. There are services that can deliver a firewood basket right to your door and stack it in your yard. Unfortunately, they won’t come back every night to light your fire or…

The Regency home heating range is a firm favourite among Australian builders, homeowners, and interior designers. Its key advantage is versatility. You can get a Regency to fit any and all your style preferences and functional needs. Regency offers both gas-powered and wood fuelled heaters, and you can order a free-standing or in-built unit. Let’s start with in-built Regency heaters. They help you retain the traditional feel of a fireplace while giving your…

The Flushwood Large Hybrid Fyre from Lopi is a large fireplace with an insert that features the exclusive clean burning Hybrid-Fyre technology. Hybrid-Fyre technology is a fusion of known wood combustion – stainless baffles, kiln fired firebrick and stainless steel secondary combustion air tubes, add to this catalytic assist technology. In the firebox primary combustion burn occurs with secondary tubes re-burning gasses before they leave the firebox, making those gases pass through a…

An inbuilt wood heater is an excellent choice to heat your home through the chill of Sydney’s winters. They offer the cosy effect of an open fireplace that we all can imagine sitting in front of while wearing warm socks and sipping a mug of hot chocolate, but with greater heating efficiency. Inbuilt wood heaters can also save space over freestanding models and are available in a wide array of design options. What…

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