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How to Close Your Fireplace for Spring

How to Close Your Fireplace for Spring

As spring encroaches, you’ll find your family using the wood burning fireplace less and less. With the wood stack dwindling, it’s important to know how to properly care for your fireplace at the end of the season alongside the tools and accessories that are used in conjunction with it.

 

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Mixed Metals in Interior Design

Mixed Metals in Interior Design

Six ways to incorporate mixed metals in your Interior Design.Incorporating mixed metals into your design can upgrade any space and define a vignette in any room. Here are six design concepts that are accessible and easily blended with any style....

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Brief History of The James Driggs Shop

Brief History of The James Driggs Shop

Arc and Hammer came to fruition through the James Driggs Shipsmith in Mystic, CT. Starting her apprenticeship at age 15 Shelby began learning the ropes of traditional blacksmithing at an early age. I hope you enjoy the brief history of...

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