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Wood IS an Eco-Friendly Way to Heat Your Home
There are times when naysayers of the world are misinformed, and that statement applies to anyone who denies that wood-burning is an environmentally friendly method of home heating. Wood-burning is by far more eco-friendly than... Read more
A Safe Chimney is like a Healthy Heart
To safely operate your fireplace or wood stove, it helps to understand the anatomy of the chimney. When a chimney operates properly, it could be compared to a healthy heart. The combustion byproducts in the... Read more
Top 3 Benefits of Wood-Burning Fireplace Inserts
Did you know that a fireplace insert can transform your masonry fireplace from being little more than an aesthetic feature of your home to being a stylish appliance with significant benefits? The efficiency rating of... Read more
How Does a Chimney Work?
A high-performance chimney will have a good draft that pulls air upward, out of your home. There is a science to the operation of chimneys. If the physics are right, you will be able to... Read more
Investing in a New Chimney – What to Know
If you are installing a new wood-burning appliance, a chimney is needed for venting purposes. Whether building a new masonry chimney or installing a factory-built chimney, it is important that the flue is the size... Read more
Benefits of Factory-Built Fireplaces
Getting in on the enjoyment of a cozy fire in your home during winter is possible, even if there isn’t a chimney currently protruding through your rooftop. Factory-built fireplaces not only provide the luxury of... Read more
Prevent Potential Hazards with Your Wood Burner
You may be aware that fireplaces, stoves, and fireplace inserts are three popular types of wood burners, but are you aware of the most common reasons for hazardous fires caused by wood burners? Whether you... Read more
Tips for Controlling Heat Output in your Fireplace
A blazing fire can be perfect, as long as the weather isn’t too mild. It can be a challenge to use your fireplace during fall and spring months, when all that’s needed is to take... Read more
Fireplace Safety, Operation, & Maintenance
When the temperatures take a serious dip in winter, getting warm next to a fireplace can be pure delight. The enjoyment of a fireplace can quickly turn sour, however, if someone gets hurt or the... Read more
7 Reasons to Invest in a Quality Wood Stove
The design and technology that goes into creating modern wood burning stoves is quite a bit different from that which was found in the “stoves of yesterday.” Today’s wood stoves are excellent heat sources as... Read more