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…
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…
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…