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Tips for Burning Wood Responsibly
The best measure of responsible wood-burning is simply the amount of smoke that’s produced by the fire and released into the air. Old-fashioned masonry fireplaces have long been known to fail the responsible wood-burning test.... Read more
Everything to Know about Chimney Dampers
The primary purpose of a chimney damper is to close off the flow of air in the chimney when the fireplace or wood stove is not in use. When a fire is lit, a homeowner... Read more
Fire Prevention 2014 – Check Smoke Alarms
National Fire Prevention Week 2014 is October 5 thru 11, and this year’s focus is on smoke alarms. Since 1922, this annual focus on fire safety sponsored by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has... Read more
The Fundamentals on Chimney Liners
It is not unusual for a homeowner to get the news that a new chimney liner is needed in order to safely burn fires in the fireplace or wood stove. Many are doubtful because they’ve... Read more
Choosing Between Wood Fireplaces & Wood Stoves
If you’ve settled on using a wood-burning heat source, you’ve made a great choice. There are numerous benefits to wood-burning, including the fact that wood is the most inexpensive and sustainable type of fuel. If... Read more
Choose from 3 Types of Gas Burning Hearth Appliances
Gas fireplaces & stoves are a favorite with homeowners, providing a convenient way to enjoy roaring fires when it’s cold outside. Whichever type you choose, the gas fireplaces and gas burning stoves of today have... Read more
Old Houses and Chimney Issues
If you buy an old home with a fireplace and chimney, it can be dangerous to assume that the chimney is safe to use without first having a professional chimney sweep give it a careful... Read more
Troubleshooting Tips for Gas Fireplaces – Part 2
While gas fireplaces are popular because of their convenience, maintenance is still important. The following are troubleshooting tips for gas fireplaces, continued from Part 1 of this two-part series. Fireplace Burner If your pilot light... Read more
Troubleshooting Tips for Gas Fireplaces – Part 1
There’s no question that gas fireplaces provide the most wonderfully convenient way to enjoy a flickering fire in your home. In spite of the fact that a gas appliance is far less complicated to deal... Read more
8 Benefits of Gas Logs
Are you interested in giving the interior of your home an upgrade at a very reasonable cost? Gas log sets simulate a cozy or dramatic wood-burning fire, and they come in many affordable and stylish... Read more