If you’ve already equipped your home with a wood-burning stove or if you have a fireplace, then you already know how handy and comforting they can be during this time of year. It’s only natural that you want you home to be as warm and welcoming as possible given the treacherous weather we’ve had this winter. But with the increase in wood burning comes... [Read more...]

Almost 2 million U.S. households use wood as their primary fuel source for home heating, according to a recent hearth magazine article. Whether using an airtight stove lit all winter or a fireplace once in a while, you'll find that firewood quality varies widely. But the key, from the hardest shagbark hickory to the softest balsam fir, is moisture content. Dry... [Read more...]

You know how passionate we are about fireplaces, so it is  no surprise that Christmas is our favorite holiday. What would Santa do without a chimney and fireplace? It just wouldn't be the same! Make sure your fireplace is Santa-ready by following a few simple tips: Gather round the fireplace on Christmas Eve, but make sure all the embers are completely extinguished... [Read more...]

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