Hi, I am Melissa from NorthlineExpress and I am here with some helpful information for you while you are choosing your fireplace or fireplace rug this season. Rugs keep your feet warm and prevent you from slipping on slick tiles but some serve a more specific purpose such as protecting the flooring beneath them especially…
Most fireplace users know the warmth from their fire tends to stay in the area immediately around their wood-burning appliance rather than circulating effectively through the home. What most people do not realize is that a typical fireplace can suck more heat out of a house than it produces. This can lead to your furnace…
Homeowners that are new to wood burning can easily be turned off because lighting a fire without experience can be a pain. It is a process of trial and error to find what method works for you when lighting a wood fire. But there is an easier way to get your fire roaring a whole…
When using a fireplace to heat your home it can be difficult to get the warm air to circulate back into the room instead of being wasted up the chimney. The whole idea is to help cut heating costs not to be wasting fuel. Here is a little fact for you to think about, only…
If you have ever attempted to split firewood with an ax I am sure that you are familiar with how hard it can be! It is a job that becomes very frustrating and tiring. As a wood burner myself and I can tell you there have been many times that I have considered throwing the…
There are many fireplace and wood stove accessories that will make the burning process easier. One accessory that is definitely in my top 3 must haves is a pair of fireplace gloves. Having a pair to protect your hands from the heat of the fire makes managing it much less of a hazard. But they…
Knowing what fire starter is going to be the best option for starting your fires is not a science, it is all about personal preferences. Having any fire starter on hand is going to make lighting your fires so much easier. There is such a large selection of them on the market that it can…
Having a wood burning fireplace or wood stove is wonderful for heating with but it is not always the easiest. There is a lot of work involved in gathering firewood for the season, hauling it into the house, and keeping the area clean and tidy. It is a chore that has to be done daily…
Fireplaces and wood stoves are meant to burn wood, but often people are tempted to use them as mini incinerators. Burning anything other than wood in your fireplace or wood stove can be extremely dangerous for so many reasons. I am Melissa from NorthlineExpress and today I am going to go over why you should…
Hello, I am Melissa from NorthlineExpress; today I am going to discuss firebacks and 3 reasons that you should be using a fireback in your fireplace. Firebacks have adorned fireplaces since the colonial times, mostly to protect the fireplace but now there are more exciting benefits also like making your fireplace more efficient. Protect the…
When thinking about fireplace safety you need to consider all that reside in the home. Adults are not the only ones who enjoy being in front of a beautiful home fire. Children and pets enjoy the warmth that is given off and the hypnotizing dance of the flames as well. However, having children or pets…
Hi, I am Melissa from NorthlineExpress.com and today I am going to introduce you to the best material choice when it comes to hearth rugs…wool. A wool hearth rug is designed to serve the purpose of protecting your flooring in the event that you have an ember pop out or a log roll out of…