Posts by Christi Oberholzer
Meet the Smuckers: A House with Open Doors
Michael Hyatt says, “You can never see the full path. The important thing is to do the next right thing.” Meet the Smuckers, a family making the daily choice to do the next right thing in their Atlanta, Georgia neighborhood. Steve and Christy are in the midst of raising three boys, homeschooling, taking them to…
Read MoreMeet the Craftsmen: John & Richard Newton
John and Richard are brothers. Local to the rural county in which Stoll lies, they grew up in the small town of Lowndesville, SC–population 120. After graduating from high school, Richard worked here at Stoll part-time with his best friend, introducing him to family-style business. That was twenty-three years ago. John didn’t join us until…
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Fireplace Door Guide
5 Reasons You Need Fireplace Doors
Fireplaces in the home aren’t going away anytime soon. They’ve been around for centuries, with millions of homes boasting their warmth and coziness. In 2013, 43.6 million homes had a fireplace with 50% of them being wood burning. Obviously, the number has grown since then. Today’s many enclosure options offer more safety and efficiency than…
Read MoreA Stoll Family Christmas
As you can probably imagine, Christmas is a busy time for the hearth industry. This time of year brings more orders, extra work and additional projects. It also brings sweet joy as we love celebrating the season together. In spite of all the busyness, we always take the time to remember our faith and what…
Read MoreMeet the Craftswoman: Jeanetta Yoder
A granddaughter of “Grandpa Bill Stoll,” Jeanetta doesn’t remember a time before “the shop” existed. As children, they would often go to “the shop” (as it was always called in Stoll land) with their mom and play while she worked in the office. She remembers riding bikes, romping through the neighbors nearby cabbage patch, and…
Read MoreA Fireplace for any Space
Fireplaces. They draw us in. The flickering warmth entices us away from the stress of daily life. It brings peace to our tense, weary souls and as we watch the flame release ever upward, the pressures of the day are freed one by one, just like the tendrils of heat rising bravely with each flicker.…
Read MoreMeet the Craftsman: Troy Pressley
Growing up only a few miles from Stoll Industries, Troy Pressley joined the team here at Stoll 8 years ago. He had planned to go to school for drafting once he finished high school, but decided to join his father’s company. They worked together during the week and raced dirt bikes on weekends. He’d say…
Read More7 New Products You Want to Know About
Innovation is a vital part of our culture here at Stoll Industries. There’s always something new being developed, fine-tuned or dreamed up! Homeowners and designers alike are loving our latest products and here are some you should know about. Make sure you don’t miss #7. It’s a total game-changer! #1 – Hammered Finish We’ve added…
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