LAKEVILLE, Minn., Feb. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Representatives from Fireside Hearth & Home announced today they have launched the first Minnesota Fireplace Facelift contest. Fireside Hearth & Home is urging Twin Cities' homeowners to submit pictures of their fireplaces for a chance to win a complete hearth makeover.

"A fireplace is truly the heart, not just the hearth, of a home," said Mary Weber, General Manager, FHH Owned Retail. "Who doesn't have lots of warm memories by the fireside? This is a chance to make that fireplace even more beautiful and inviting."

Based on the photo entries, one Twin Cities' homeowner will be judged by Hearth & Home designers to own the fireplace in most need of a makeover. They will win the chance to have a Fireside Hearth & Home expert renovate their fireplace and hearth. The total prize is valued at approximately $5,000. Entries will be accepted through March 5, 2007 and a winner will be announced on March 6, 2007.

Homeowners in the Twin Cities interested in entering the Fireplace Facelift contest can mail their entries to any Fireside Hearth & Home retail location throughout the Twin Cities. Entries will also be accepted at each Fireside Hearth & Home retail store. In addition, visitors to the St. Paul Home Show or Minneapolis Home Show can submit their fireplace photos and applications at the Fireside Hearth & Home booth. To enter the Fireside Hearth & Home "Fireplace Facelift" contest online and to learn more about the rules visit http://www.fireplacefacelift.com/ .

"Fireplaces say so much about the character of a home, and the family that lives there," said Weber. "Most people have no idea what kind of possibilities exist in terms of redesigning this part of the home. We can't wait to create the perfect hearth for one lucky homeowner."

About Fireside Hearth & Home: Fireside Hearth & Home is the retail and distribution division of Hearth & Home Technologies, the world's largest fireplace manufacturer. Fireside Hearth & Home offers more than 50 years of hearth experience, as well as the strongest brands in the industry with Heat & Glo(TM), Heatilator(R) and Quadra-Fire(R). It is America's #1 destination for fireplaces, stoves, fireplace inserts and hearth accessories. For more information on Fireside Hearth & Home and retail locations, visit http://www.fireside.com/ .

Fireside Hearth & Home

CONTACT: Travis Dundore for Fireside Hearth & Home, +1-952-239-0898, ortravis@waxmarketing.com

Web site: http://www.fireplacefacelift.com/http://www.fireside.com/