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,...
It’s Time for Campfires and Camping!

It’s Time for Campfires and Camping!

Campfires and camping go together like apple pie and ice cream! I can’t imagine going camping without sitting around a campfire at night.  There is something very relaxing about watching the flickering flames from a campfire. The stars and moon are shining...
Heating With Wood During the Pandemic

Heating With Wood During the Pandemic

Heating with wood during the pandemic is very popular! A warm, cozy home is more important now then ever! More people are working from home, or taking classes online this winter. It used to be that the thermostat was turned down while the family was gone for the day....

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