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Energy Efficient Wood Stoves Help Save Money & Resources

Energy bills have continued to go up in price – so high that home heating expenses are often difficult to pay — which is why wood-burning stoves are a great alternative to traditional oil and electric heating systems.

The Benefits Of A Gas Burning Fireplace

Fireplaces are traditionally thought to burn wood, but there is now an alternative to this. Gas fireplaces have become common over the years. These fireplaces do not burn wood. Instead, they burn natural gas. This makes it possible for the fireplace to keep burning and burning, without you adding more fuel to the fire. Also,…

Smarter Fireplaces Make Smarter Homes

The history of the hearth dates back to long before The Energy House or any other manufacturer of residential gas burning fireplaces. Fast forward to 2016 and the purpose of the fireplace has transformed from survival, to a dream home. The fireplace may not be a new invention, but some innovative changes in 2016 will…

How to Properly Season Your Wood this Fall

If you own a wood-burning fireplace, then it’s likely that you’ve started stockpiling firewood for the upcoming cold seasons. However, not many wood-burning fireplace owners know the importance of properly seasoning their wood. Properly seasoning your firewood is an important part of fireplace maintenance. Not only can improperly seasoned wood potentially damage your wood-burning fireplace,…

Fireplace Installations: Which Questions You Should Ask

Purchasing a fireplace is not something you do every day, so it’s smart to consider all your options. Whether you are adding a fireplace to your existing home or having one installed in a newly constructed house, our experts suggest considering these important questions: