Your fireplace or stove is the focus of family gatherings and a great way to take the chill off during the coldest winter nights. For many homeowners, it’s a basic necessity. It can also be a source of danger to your home and family. A fireplace that is improperly...
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...
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...
Summer is the best time for fireplace inspections and cleanings! In the words of Benjamin Franklin, “Don’t put off until tomorrow what you can do today.” Let’s be honest; most homeowners don’t even think about their fireplace during the summer. Instead, their...
