26, Mar 2009
Cool Portable Fireplace

We have seen the portable fireplaces before… but this one is a tad sexier. Its name is Vidro, made by German company Blomus. Built out of glass and stainless steel, it’s fueled by gelled ethanol. Since ethanol produces no soot, smoke or ash, it’s suitable for houses without a chimney.…

24, Sep 2008
Mobile Fireplaces Catching On?

We have seen the portable fireplace before… and it seems the trend is catching on.  The fireplaces burn denatured alcohol/ethanol and do not need any venting or chimney.  I imagine you will smell some of the fuel, but they claim to be eco-friendly. The main advantage I see, as I…

30, Jul 2008
Portable Fireplace…Um Ok?

Inventions for the sake of inventions… puzzled how stuff like this makes it to market.  Conmoto has made a portable fireplace labeled the travelmate.  The unit weights 55 pounds (not so portable) and burns bio-ethanol (no smoke).  I really can’t think of many uses for this type of thing.  Any…