There are many benefits to having fireplace doors like safety, efficiency, and of course added beauty, but before you choose a fireplace door there are a few things that you should consider. I am Melissa from NorthlineExpress and today I will talk about three things to consider when choosing fireplace doors for your hearth. Choosing…
Did you know that each year, thousands of homeowners suffer from property damage and thousands of people are killed or injured in house fires that could have been prevented with fireplace glass doors, and without fireplace glass doors hundreds of energy dollars are lost up the chimney. In the winter you pay to heat your…
Your fireplace has been working hard to keep you warm throughout the burning season. It is normal for dust and soot and debris to build up when using your fireplace. You may be avoiding even the thought of having to accomplish your fireplace cleaning because it seems like a tedious and daunting task. I am…
You think that you have started the perfect fire and then turn around a few minutes later just to realize that your roaring fire has flamed or smoldered out. I am Melissa from NorthlineExpress and I know exactly how frustrating that situation can be! Each wood burner has their own secret method for building the…
Is your wood stove smoking? Not smoking outside but rather pushing smoke inside your home. Sometimes people will see smoke when lighting a woodstove, while it is burning, or when they open the door of the stove to add wood or tend to the fire. The woodstove itself is often blamed, but they are actually…
There are many different variables that may affect the way a chimney functions just as there are many variables involved with the drafting of a fireplace. Basically, the chimney has to do its job and pull the smoke up. If this does not happen, the smoke can roll out the top of the fireplace opening…
Fireplaces and woodstoves are meant to burn wood, but often people are tempted to use them as mini personal incinerators. Burning anything other than wood in your fireplace or wood stove can be extremely dangerous for more reasons. I am Melissa from NorthlineExpress and in this video I will cover why you should never be…
Kettles and steamers are a great accessory for anyone with a wood stove; they add moisture into your homes air keeping it comfortable. Did you know that your steamer could be adding a wonderful scent to your home as well? I am Melissa from NorthlineExpress and today I would like to introduce you to StoveScents,…
Maintaining household humidity levels in your home with a wood stove can be tricky. You need to have a certain amount of moisture in your home in order for you to be healthy and feel comfortable. If you have too little or too much moisture in the air it can cause problems. I am Melissa…
Hello I am Melissa from NorthlineExpress and today I would like to talk to you about chimney maintenance during the burning season. The main reason for in season chimney maintenance is creosote buildup. While you can somewhat control the amount of creosote buildup, if you are burning wood it is inevitable. There are only two…
If you are heating your home with wood or pellets you know that at least periodically you have to clean ashes and dust from your firebox and hearth area. Keeping your fireplace or stove free of excess ashes is important for promoting proper air intake and flow and reducing allergens and odors associated with burnt…
Hello I am Melissa from NorthlineExpress and I would like to ask you a question. When would you say that fire season is? I bet like most people you said it is in the dry western states in the summer months. You are not wrong but there is another fire season that occurs during the…