🔥 Fireplace Stories with Chris Maxson
Real People. Real Projects. Real Fireplaces.
At Acucraft, we believe every fireplace has a story—and no one tells them better than Chris Maxson, our resident fireplace expert and storyteller. In Fireplace Stories with Chris Maxson, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look into real projects brought to life by the people who build them and the customers who dreamed them up.
From luxury mountain lodges to modern downtown penthouses, each video dives into a unique journey—from initial spark to finished flame.
🧰 What You’ll Learn
✔ The collaborative process between our team and our customers
✔ The craftsmanship and customization behind every Acucraft fireplace
✔ Real-life inspiration from projects across the country
✔ Tips and takeaways for your own fireplace journey
📺 Stay Tuned
New episodes drop every Friday!
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🎬 Watch the Stories Unfold
“There’s something special about hearing the why behind a fireplace. That moment when everything clicks—that’s the story I love to tell.”
— Chris Maxson
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
🔹 EPISODE 1: From Spark to Flame
Follow the journey of the all-new Hearthroom 30 wood-burning fireplace from initial concept to finished product, as Production Manager Jon Alery shares the behind-the-scenes process, challenges, and passion that brought this innovative design to life.
🔹 EPISODE 2: A Fireplace Fit for a Legend
Step inside the creation of a custom gas logset fireplace designed exclusively for Dolly Parton’s HeartSong Resort in Pigeon Forge, TN, as Fireplace Expert Mark Kennedy shares how Acucraft brought this one-of-a-kind vision to life.
🔹 **COMING SOON** EPISODE 3: The Explosive Side of Fireplace Innovation 💥
Go behind the scenes with Test Lab Manager Nick O’Neil as we take you inside our third-party test lab to witness the intense explosion testing that ensures every Acucraft fireplace is as safe as it is stunning.
📝 Have a Fireplace Story to Share?
Were you part of an Acucraft fireplace project? We’d love to hear from you—and maybe even feature your story next!
📩 Submit Your Story by filling out the form below.
