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…
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…
Keep your masonry chimney operating at its maximum potential with regular maintenance and repairs. Many times a homeowner does not think about the masonry chimney other than to perform an annual cleaning right before the burning season. If a masonry chimney is not been regularly maintained a small crack can turn into major structural damage.…
There is more to caring for a chimney than just seasonal cleanings. Many homeowners have the misconception that all they have to do is clean their chimney at the beginning and end of the burning season. Don’t get me wrong that is a great start! However there is more to it than that. To care…
Chimney cleaning and maintenance is a must! If chimney cleaning is not done properly it can lead to the total loss of a home. That is a loss that no one wants to feel. No matter if you have a wood burner, pellet stove, gas fireplace, or other appliance that exhausts through a chimney system…
As the summer slips away and the nights get cooler, anyone with a fireplace will likely be excited to light the first fire of the season, and enjoy the warmth and coziness that come with it. If you have not given fireplace maintenance or your hearth accessories a thought since last winter, now is the…