With Thanksgiving and the holidays right around the corner many homeowners are sprucing up their homes décor in preparation for it to be filled with loved ones. Putting up beautiful fall displays throughout the home is a great way to incorporate the season and add a Thanksgiving element into a home’s inviting feel. When putting…
Hello, I am Melissa from NorthlineExpress and today I am going to provide you with some tips for heating your home with wood safely and efficiently. Most often heating your home with wood makes sense economically. When using a modern energy efficient wood stove dry hardwood can provide up to 2 times the heating value…
I’m Melissa from NorthlineExpress and today I am going to compare the difficulty of use, cost of fuel, maintenance, and the overall experience of wood and gas fireplaces. That way it will help you determine which will be the best fit for you. So if you’re looking to install a fireplace keep reading for the…
Heating with wood is not something that you can just jump into and be an expert. There are many lessons that are learned from years of experience. Veteran wood burners are the best source for useful advice and tips. However, don’t take their advice as the only way of doing things. Just because it works…
Hi, I am Melissa from NorthlineExpress and today I’m going to talk about the best cleaning product recommendations for sprucing up a dirty fireplace. I will cover the best cleaners for gas and wood fireplaces separately and at the end of this video you will know exactly which cleaning product is right for your fireplace.…
Many homeowners that are looking for the traditional feel of a fireplace but not the hassle opt for a gas fireplace. A gas fireplace eliminates the need to handle firewood, clean out ashes, and building a fire each of which take up a lot of time and is not possible for all families. The fact…
Hi, I am Melissa from NorthlineExpress and today I am going to walk you through the process of repairing the crown of a chimney with Brushable Chimney Crown Repair. We have a chimney today that we are working on that has some cracks in the crown and could use some love. Check below to watch…
Hi, I am Melissa from NorthlineExpress and today I am bringing you my top 5 favorite wood burning accessories. There is an abundance of wood burning accessories out there that are going to be “must have” items but these are ones that I have personally tried and made my wood burning easier. Having these 5…
Hi, I am Melissa from NorthlineExpress and I am here to tell you about our Do It Yourself or DIY Chimney Liner kits. The particular kits that we are going to discuss today are Smooth Wall DIY Chimney Liner kits with the Tee Adapter. The DIY Chimney Liner kits are available in 25 ft. or…
If you own a wood stove, wood burning fireplace, an outdoor wood burner, or even a fire pit, you already know that you need lots of firewood. To keep your firewood dry and ready for burning it is best to have it stacked neatly in a firewood rack and raised off the ground to prevent…
Are you looking for ways to dress up your fireplace hearth without breaking the bank? There are simple fireplace accessories that can be added to a hearth that will breathe new life into the decor and still be functional pieces. Having a fire burning in a fireplace adds a cozy element to the room all…
Hi I am Robert from NorthlineExpress and today I am here to talk to you about chimney liner. Chimney liner is used to reline a masonry chimney when the flue has begun to deteriorate or when a fireplace has been installed. It is most commonly constructed of aluminum or stainless steel materials. Single Wall vs…