How to Light a Fire in a Fireplace or Wood Stove

How to Light a Fire in a Fireplace or Wood Stove

We know how cozy it is to sit by a hot fire on a bitterly, cold Winter night. However, it can be challenging to know how to light a fire!  The best way to build a fire in a fireplace, or wood stove, is to start with dry wood.  According to a study at The University of...
Prepare for the Heating Season

Prepare for the Heating Season

The cooler nights and shorter days are a good reminder that it is almost time to move the fires inside! It’s important to prepare for the heating season before lighting your first fire for the year. The following maintenance items should be done annually:...
4 Reasons to Burn BIO BLOCKS Instead of Firewood

4 Reasons to Burn BIO BLOCKS Instead of Firewood

There are four reasons to burn BIO BLOCKS that I will cover in this blog; Convenience, Consistency, Cleanliness and Cost. BIO BLOCKS are growing in popularity as people discover sawdust blocks and choose to burn them, instead of firewood, in their wood stoves,...
Celebrate the 4th with an Outdoor Fire

Celebrate the 4th with an Outdoor Fire

An outdoor fire is a perfect way to celebrate the 4th of July! Whether it’s in your fire pit at home, or at a campground, sitting around a fire is so relaxing! As the sun goes down, and the crickets start chirping, a fire is a natural gathering place for friends...
How will you heat your home next winter?

How will you heat your home next winter?

The official arrival of Spring on the calendar is always a welcomed sight!  Winter weather is still lingering in many parts of the country though, and the bitter cold is still fresh in our memories. This makes Spring a perfect time to put a game plan in place for how...

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