The high cost of home heating fuels and utilities have caused many Americans to search for alternate sources of home heating. The use of wood burning stoves is growing and space heaters are selling rapidly, or coming out of storage. Fire Safety is crucial when this season rolls into view. Fireplaces … [Read more...] about Don’t Let Warmth Turn into a Blaze
Preparing Your Stove or Fireplace for the Heating Season
Pellet or wood-burning stoves and fireplace inserts not only can be beautiful focal points within a home, but they also provide an additional source of heat and can be used to keep rooms or entire homes comfortable without the need for additional and potentially costly heating sources. Just like … [Read more...] about Preparing Your Stove or Fireplace for the Heating Season
What to Burn and How To Do It Right
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 provide a longer lasting fire … [Read more...] about What to Burn and How To Do It Right