Saturday, October 20, 2012
A local expert suggests now is as good a time as any to upgrade the look and performance of your old fireplace.
If you’re considering a fireplace makeover in your home, now is as good a time as any to act with the arrival of cold weather looming and manufacture cost increases due to take effect by next spring. At least that’s the opinion of one expert. John Ivancicts, vice president of operations at Southwest’s Fireside & Patio store in Aurora and Southwest Fireplace’s two locations in the Southland—one in Frankfort, the other in Palos Park—said manufacturers traditionally raise prices right after the burn season ends. And, because the burn season is just beginning now, he is seeing an uptick in walk-in traffic, seeing more customers looking to turn old fireplaces into new-look heating systems. “More traffic, for sure,” Ivancicts said. “People are …
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
A local expert offers tips for homeowners looking to upgrade and/or remodel their old fireplace just in time for the fall/winter burning season.
If you’re looking to remodel or upgrade your old fireplace, then you’re also looking for a meeting with John Ivancicts. He is vice president of operations at Southwest’s Fireside & Patio in Aurora and Southwest Fireplace’s two locations in the Southland, one in Frankfort and the other in Palos Park. He’ll start by walking you through a three-point upgrade outline: 1. Choose your fireplace model. Do you want to go with a gas or wood insert? What kind of doors appeal to you? And what about all the other options? “Well, right now in the marketplace, the best bang for the buck upgrade would be to either to install a gas insert or a wood insert into an existing fireplace,” Ivancicts said. “Either of those options—they give you a look upgrade. …
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Tuesday, June 26, 2012
With the Fourth of July holiday fast-approaching, some are scrambling because their BBQ grills are on the fritz. Local expert John Ivancicts talks you through the process of purchasing a new grill—touching on everything from price to personality.
Tick, tick, tick. The clock is counting down to the Fourth of July. And you’re in need of a new BBQ grill. Kettle? Front-loader? Kamado? There are almost as many grill choices as grilling fans. And, yes, some are short and fat. Others are tall and skinny ... the grills, not the grillers. How do you pick? Ask an expert. John Ivancicts, vice president of operations at Southwest Fireplace, stands ready to answer some basic questions that will assist you in making your next grill purchase. He shared some tips during a Weber grilling demo day Saturday at Southwest’s Palos Park location: 1. Establish your price point. How much do you want to spend? Shop for a grill that fits your budget as well as your grilling needs and personality. Are you …
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11921 S 80th Ave, Palos Park, IL
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9:08 am on Thursday, November 1, 2012
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