by maceadmin | Jun 28, 2016 | Tips & Tricks: Wood, Tips and Tricks
Here are a few wood stove operations suggestions to keep you and your family safe. Q. How can I tell if I am operating my wood stove properly?A. Check the smoke coming out of your wood stove chimney; the smoke is your operational barometer. If your fire is burning...
by maceadmin | Jun 28, 2016 | Tips & Tricks: Wood, Tips and Tricks
Here are a few fireplace tips to keep you and yours safe. Don’t soak newspaper in flammable fuels to start a fire, or it could cause an explosion.Keep flammable materials such as carpets, pillows, furniture or papers away from the fireplace area. Make sure that...
by maceadmin | Feb 26, 2016 | News, Tips & Tricks: Safety Tips, Tips and Tricks
Does it matter what kind of wood I use? Your fuel supply should consist of a mixture of hardwoods, like maple or oak, and softwoods, such as fir and pine. When first starting your fire, use softwoods. They ignite easily and burn rapidly with a hot flame. Hardwoods...