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Proper Chimney & Fireplace Sizing
If you have a fireplace in your home, you have the most popular amenity that people hope for when buying a new residence. Fireplaces can be breathtakingly beautiful, and enjoying a fire on a cold... Read more
Pros and Cons of Gas, Wood, and Electric Fireplaces
Fireplaces have always been a delight and the most in-demand amenity. They are now more versatile than ever, since you can choose from beautiful fireplaces fueled by gas, wood, or electricity. Each has different benefits... Read more
Fireplaces Add Extra Heat and Security in Cold Winter Weather
For a full six months of the year, Connecticut is a place where warm coats, mittens, and thermal socks are wardrobe favorites. It is usually chilly enough outside to need a reliable source of heat,... Read more
The Importance of NFPA 211 and Chimney Codes
Homeowners with fireplaces can help ensure safe wood-burning by making it a priority to comply with NFPA 211. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), founded in 1896, is devoted to eliminating loss caused by fire,... Read more
Switching Fireplace Fuel Type Can Lead to Spalling of the Flue
If you have decided to change your traditional fireplace, you may have also decided to switch out the appliance for one that burns a different fuel. Many homeowners today are having gas-fueled fireplaces installed. Gas... Read more
10 Things to Know About Pellet Stoves & Inserts
The majority of homeowners in the U.S. are looking for new, energy efficient technology for heating their homes, according to an extensive survey. Because the cost of electricity is expected to continue rising, finding an... Read more
How EPA Certified Wood Stoves Operate
EPA Certified Wood Heaters are a requirement in the U.S. The appliances that qualify as EPA-certified are the catalytic, non-catalytic, and pellet-fueled wood heaters which meet the particulate emissions limit of 4.5 grams per hour.... Read more
Smoke Detectors in Your Bedrooms – 2015 National Fire Prevention Week
National Fire Prevention Week is October 4-10, 2015. As always, the event is sponsored by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). This year’s theme is “Hear the beep where you sleep; every bedroom needs a... Read more
3 Reasons to Install a Pellet Stove or Pellet Fireplace Insert
Pellet stoves and pellet fireplaces are unique heating solutions in that they are fueled by small, highly compacted wood pellets. These innovative appliances are excellent heating solutions for homeowners who live in cold climates, where... Read more
Best of Modern Fireplace Improvements
Warm fires are arguably as popular today as they were when first discovered by cave men. Fireplaces, which made it safe to bring fires inside, have been in use since the Middle Ages, and they... Read more