A Guide To Seasoning & Storing Wood

A Guide To Seasoning & Storing Wood

One of the biggest benefits of having a fireplace is the ability to save money on energy expenses. That said, if you’re still purchasing firewood year after year, you may not be getting the most bang for your buck. You can cut back on costs even more by seasoning and...
How To Start a Fire With a Cold Chimney

How To Start a Fire With a Cold Chimney

Imagine you get home from a long day at work… The temperature has dropped and all you want is to settle down in front of a nice warm fire. You gather your firewood and meticulously arrange it in the firebox. You go to light it, but find that it is seemingly...
Wintertime Fireplace Checklist

Wintertime Fireplace Checklist

Winter brings with it long, dark nights and chilly – often inclement – weather. But if you have a well-functioning fireplace or two at the heart of your home? Well, then the cold and dark don’t feel like such a problem. Instead, they’re occasions for...
Do You Have a Holiday Fire Safety Plan?

Do You Have a Holiday Fire Safety Plan?

Warmth, joy, and celebration. These are the words we want to come to mind when we think of the holiday season. But to keep the festivity going and create memories to cherish, it’s important that safety takes a prominent spot among the holiday preparations. You may be...
How Do You Install Gas Logs? (& Other FAQ)

How Do You Install Gas Logs? (& Other FAQ)

As autumn presses onward and winter gets closer, the desire for a roaring fire in the fireplace begins to grow. Shorter days bring the need for more light, and the holidays inspire us to get those warm flames going strong. The one downside? Cleaning up messy ash piles...
How Do I Know if I’ve Had a Chimney Fire?

How Do I Know if I’ve Had a Chimney Fire?

If your home has a fireplace, then it should have some type of venting or chimney system that’s designed to keep you and your family safer while enjoying cozy fires throughout the winter. But did you know that wood stoves and fireplaces can experience chimney...