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5 Steps to Having a more Eco-friendly Fireplace
Article contributed by High’s Chimney Service, a Maryland chimney repair and cleaning company. 1. Know thy Enemy If you’re concerned with the environmental impact of using your fireplace, the first step is understanding that impact.... Read more
Introduction to Pellet Stoves – Part 2
Pellet stoves are efficient, eco-friendly heating systems. They’ve been available in their current form only since about the 1980s, and many people aren’t familiar with them. This is Part 2 in our continuing series about... Read more
Introduction to Pellet Stoves – Part 1
If you’re in the market for a new cost-effective home heating system, be sure to take pellet stoves into consideration. There are a lot of great reasons to go with this furnace type of heat... Read more
Home Fires in the News Reveal Fireplace Safety Breaches
While the leading cause of household fires involves cooking, the second leading cause involves heating systems, including fireplaces, according to a recent study. There’s no need to be fearful about using fireplaces, however. If a... Read more
Top 5 Reasons to Choose a Wood Stove for Your Home
Whether you’re building a new house or trying to improve on the efficiency of your current heating system, a wood stove may be the best choice for your home. Modern-day wood stoves are a far... Read more
Three Things to Do With a Fireplace in Summertime
A fireplace fits with winter like a hand fits a glove, but what do you do with your fireplace during the warm months? When the outdoor temperatures rise, the idea of even watching a fire... Read more
Firewood Facts: How to Choose the Best Firewood
On a cold winter day, nothing seems better than warming up to a hot blazing fire. But as you may know, sometimes getting this picture perfect winter scene is easier said than done. Burning green... Read more
Get to Know the Anatomy of Your Fireplace
In an earlier article the anatomy of a chimney was detailed, and the parts of the fireplace itself weren’t included. The fireplace is separate from the chimney and has its own anatomy, though both of... Read more
Consider the Benefits of a Fireplace Insert
3 Reasons to Install a Fireplace Insert Fireplace Inserts Provide Three Primary Benefits, And More… Do you need to replace your traditional fireplace? If so, have you considered getting a fireplace insert? These are heating... Read more
No Penny Pinching on Chimney Inspections
What’s Not a Good Penny-Pinching Decision? You Guessed It – Proper Chimney Maintenance and Chimney Inspections are NOT something to skimp on. Families today are finding all kinds of new ways to save money because... Read more