With economic uncertainty and high fuel prices, many people are considering switching to wood heat—either cordwood for a high efficiency wood stove or fireplace insert, or wood pellets for a pellet stove. The main reason people do this is to save money. But how much...
There is a wide range of fireplace and stove accessories available on the market today. Whether you are looking to fill a functional need (i.e. a fireplace screen, door, or tool set) or pick out an accent to complete your hearth (i.e. a mantel, hearth pad or rug),...
Here in New York, the weather can get chilly and downright cold at times. What better way to survive the cold than snuggled up in front of a roaring fireplace? In fact, there’s really not a good reason why you shouldn’t get a fireplace in your home—it just makes...
The cooler time of the year is rapidly approaching and with it comes the need for homeowners to determine whether their current heating arrangement is going to cut the proverbial mustard again this year. One popular heating method that not everyone may be familiar...
Most of us enjoy sitting in front of a crackling fire during the cooler months of the year, but there are many drawbacks to traditional fireplaces. The heat output compared to the amount of fuel they use is extremely low, they require a significant amount of...
