September 1, 2018

We’ve posted information about chimney crown repair, chimney swifts, and flue repair in previous entries, but what about the outside…

March 30, 2018

Sometimes when we go out to perform repairs on a gas appliance (logs, insert, or fireplace), we can’t get the…

March 15, 2018

As we discuss on our chimney repair page, an unlined chimney can be very dangerous. Houses built to code since…

March 14, 2017

Every fireplace season, we get calls from homeowners reporting that they can't get their wood fireplace burning right, or that…

July 9, 2016

Whether you're comparing wood or gas appliances, you'll see an efficiency rating listed in the product information. Between uncertain fuel…

April 30, 2016

May is National Barbecue Month, and what better way to kick off the celebrations than an in-depth exploration of charcoal,…

October 1, 2015

Following up on our recent post about how to address concerns about wood stove performance, here's a post about your…

September 18, 2015

Every season, we receive several calls from concerned stove-owners, worried that their stoves are malfunctioning and/or dangerous. The good news…

March 26, 2015

The Hearth, Patio, & Barbecue Expo was great! The HPBA show is an annual opportunity for us to meet with…

December 17, 2014

So you've looked at your options, and are trying to decide on a wood stove. One important choice to make…