Contractor Amy Matthews has been hosting the DIY Network show Sweat Equity since 2006. The show’s focus is giving homeowners the tools and knowledge they need to take a $10,000 investment and get the most out of it for a higher value and curb appeal for their home. For Matthews, the siren call of throwing money at a problem is one to be avoided. She is very hands-on with her work. Showing how easy two people can retrofit and remodel their own world without requiring hired labor to do everything. Through simple step by step processes, she walks her audience through projects that might seem daunting without the education she provides to tackle them. The Party Yard is not hard … Continue reading
Ontario, CA, furniture manufacturer OW Lee has unveiled several new designs and they are available for the first time online at Starfire Direct exclusively. Founded in 1947, OW Lee has prided themselves on manufacturing high-quality luxury furniture that ranged from residential to commercial clients. They have dedicated themselves to the task of high quality work and are one of the last remaining furniture manufacturers in the United States. Continue reading
Designer Antonio Ballatore from HGTV’s from “The Antonio Treatment,” and “Design Star,” announces a new exciting product he designed. Unlike many gas fire places and fire pits, let yours stand out from the crowd with these new Ceramic Fireplace Skulls, available on sale for a limited time for only $299.00. Unlike the real bone inspiration for these items, these skulls are made from a high-fire ceramic that is built to handle high temperatures. Continue reading
Murrietta, California August 2012- Starfire Direct made available a new product, the Ceramic Fireplace Skull, designed by Antonio Ballatore from HGTV’s “The Antonio Treatment,” and “Design Star.” Unique to the market, these skulls were designed for a contemporary gas fireplace or fire pit system and add impact as flames rush over their surface dramatically. Ballatore adds “Working with Starfire Direct has taken my projects to a whole new level!” Continue reading
We all loves fire, as long as it’s controlled and used to keep us warm and comfortable, which is why more and more of us are living in homes with fireplaces or spending our time outdoors with backyard fire pits. There are many benefits to both, but which one should you get for yourself? Continue reading
We all love fire pits and fireplaces, especially when they’re used for gatherings of friends and family on cold winter nights. They bring a spark of life to any room, or yard, they happen to find themselves in and they bring people together while keeping them warm in the process. The flames dance around and mesmerize us, drawing our gaze and holding it for exceedingly long periods of time. Since the dawn of mankind we’ve been drawn to fire, and have wanted to keep it and bend it to our will. Continue reading
Fire glass is something that’s becoming more and more popular and prevalent these days. More and more people are taking advantage of the convenience and comfort provided by propane and other gas fireplaces and fire pits, leaving them plenty of room to accessorize and customize with a wide range of fire glass. Fire glass is a great accessory for any fire pit or fireplace, and there’s no better place to find and browse through a wide selection of fire glass than our new shop, Fire Glass Factory. We have a beautiful showroom, and a fully stocked warehouse, to take care of any and all our customer’s needs and desires. Fire glass is one of those things that come in a … Continue reading
These cool winter nights have caused many of us to go indoors at the sacrifice of the beauty the great outdoors have to offer. A fire pit is a great means of getting back outside while staying warm in the process. A gas fire pit table, on the other hand, offers more convenience and a great sense of atmosphere. The benefits of a fire pit table over the traditional fire pit are somewhat obvious, but the style and character they radiate are quite worth the upgrade. Continue reading