Welcome! To make searching this blog easier, we’ve divided it into categories. Whether you’re trying to plan your hearth project, learn more about the types of maintenance work your appliance needs, or do some basic troubleshooting, click the topic below to read our posts on the subject: Project Planning – Information and advice, from choosing…
When we’re out repairing a customer’s gas fireplace, logs, or insert, we’re often asked if it’s worth repairing the unit, or if it would be best to just replace the entire thing. There’s no one-size-fits-all answer to that question, but here are some factors to consider: The first question to ask your service tech: is…
At Wooden Sun, we offer a wide variety of hearth, chimney, and patio repair services. Here’s a brief, centralized overview of the services we offer, and the appliances we can repair: Chimney Repair This is a broad category, and covers everything from repairing and weatherproofing your chimney crown, to installing single- or multi-flue/full-coverage caps, to…
We’ve posted information about chimney crown repair, chimney swifts, and flue repair in previous entries, but what about the outside of your chimney? The brick or stone forming the surface of your chimney is subject to wear and tear over time, which shows up in a variety of ways: The most common external chimney problem…
As part of our overview of various shade products, we briefly mentioned outdoor rooms, and the retractable shading options available to create them. These semi-permanent outdoor rooms are, however, a relatively new trend in the American market, so let’s take a more in-depth look at these shading solutions, ranked from least to most complex. The…
What if your next backyard BBQ gave everyone a chance to socialize and cook their own food, rather than having a single grillmaster off to one side, unable to mingle with the rest of the guests? What if your grill could easily double as a firepit, for a seamless transition between sausages and S’mores? Social…
Our “What to Expect” series explores some of the factors to consider when you’re purchasing a new wood or gas appliance. Previously: gas fireplaces So you’ve decided that a wood stove is right for you! Congratulations on your choice of such an environmentally-friendly heat source; Wooden Sun carries a variety of high-efficiency, low-emission stoves that…
So you’re interested in a gas fireplace! First off, let’s make sure we’re on the same page by defining just what a fireplace is. This post deals with gas fireplaces, which can be installed on combustible surfaces and framed with wood studs and drywall for ease of construction. Finishing options are unlimited, and can be…
We’ve previously discussed several reasons why awnings are a good choice for your home, and how best to take care of them, but when it comes to the products themselves, the options can be a bit overwhelming. In this post, we’d like to offer a brief overview of different types of awnings, canopies, and shades…
Grilling season is once again in full swing, so it’s time to revisit the subject of grill safety and maintenance. Wooden Sun services both gas and charcoal grills, and we recommend having your grill inspected and serviced by a qualified technician once a year. Additionally, there are some simple safety and maintenance tips you can…
