by Joe Shear | Jul 31, 2015 | Fireplace Information, Heating Options
It’s hot outside and Mother Nature is showing no signs of letting up anytime soon. Because of this heat wave, your fireplace is potentially the furthest thing from your mind right now (unless you’re in the group of individuals who’s longing for the cold days of winter...
by Joe Shear | May 27, 2015 | Fireplace Information
Home is where the hearth is! A great fireplace not only adds value and warmth to your home, it’s a natural focal point for winter entertaining. But if you’re having a hard time envisioning your guests sipping cocktails around your hearth that is still straight out of...
by Joe Shear | Apr 9, 2015 | Fireplace Information
Appliances and housewares typically come with product manuals or operation guides, which can vary in size from a two-page pamphlet to a fully indexed booklet. Often, these important documents are overlooked with the packaging and discarded or considered advertising...
by Joe Shear | Mar 5, 2015 | Fireplace Information, Heating Options
If you’ve just installed or are planning to install a pellet stove it’s important to grasp the importance of getting into regular cleaning habits and providing regular appliance upkeep to get the most out of your investment. The manufacturer’s instructions will...
by Joe Shear | Feb 6, 2015 | Energy-efficient, Fireplace Information
If you own your home long enough, your fireplace may eventually give you some trouble. Regardless of the cause, some type of action will be required on your part, as using an unsound fireplace and chimney system is extremely unsafe and can be detrimental to the...
by Joe Shear | Oct 16, 2014 | Energy-efficient, Fireplace Information, Gas Heating, Heating Options
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...