by Chuck Hall | Feb 12, 2016 | Energy Efficientcy, Heat Efficiency, wood stove
If you own a wood-burning appliance that was made before 1990, it may not be as efficient as you may think. Not only do these older appliances waste wood and create dust in your home, but they also produce a lot of pollution. Developments in technology have allowed...
by Chuck Hall | Feb 6, 2016 | Fireplace and Stove
You may love the sensory experiences that your older masonry fireplace gives you with its crackling fires, but you probably do not love the cold drafts and higher heating bills you have every winter. Unfortunately, most of the heat produced by the fire exits out of...
by Chuck Hall | May 25, 2015 | chimney maintenance, General Fireplace
Warmer weather has arrived, and this means fireplace season has ended. Since you will not be burning a fire again for a few more months, closing up your fireplace and chimney for the summer can help you to cool your home more efficiently. You do not want to lose your...
by Chuck Hall | Sep 29, 2014 | gas inserts, Wood Inserts
In an effort to reduce high heating bills, many homeowners have started utilizing fireplaces as a source of zone-heating, rather than paying the costly expense of heating the entire home during frigid winters on the East Coast. Conventional fireplaces usually include...
by Chuck Hall | Aug 19, 2013 | chimney maintenance, Uncategorized
Many people purchase their homes with a fireplace already intact but those who do not have a big decision to make. When adding a fireplace to a home, it is necessary to choose between a factory built and a masonry fireplace. The decision depends on many different...
