Gas Fireplace FAQ

Gas Fireplace FAQ

Exactly what is a gas fireplace? A persnickety reader might insist on calling it a gas-burning fireplace or a gas-fueled fireplace. That’s what it is: a fireplace that burns gas as its heating fuel. By gas, we mean natural gas or propane. What are some of the...

The Advantages of a Fireplace Insert

  When your fireplace isn’t looking or performing as well as you need and want it to, you have a few different options: You can stop using the fireplace and live with the lackluster look; dig deep into your bank account to have fireplace completely rebuilt; or...

Tell Me About Pellet Stoves

It’s not really new, but some might say it’s hot right now.  Interest in wood pellet heat is growing once again as oil prices keep hovering above $3 per gallon.  While pellet stoves require up front costs and cannot be used as a sole heating source, the savings are...