by Steve Sobczak | Apr 12, 2017 | Alternative Heat
Some of the most popular fireplace products on the market today are gas. They are highly efficient and great for zone heating. Many homeowners enjoy the convenience of a push-button start and a fast turn-off, as opposed to letting a wood fire burn out. Gas stoves are...
by Steve Sobczak | Feb 12, 2016 | Alternative Heat
When you think of going green, what comes to mind? Most of us think of ideas like turning off electronics when they aren’t in use, recycling, or lowering water consumption. However, few people realize that it is possible to be more “green” when you are heating your...
by Steve Sobczak | Dec 13, 2015 | Alternative Heat
While snow and ice may create a winter wonderland outside, it can also wreak havoc on power lines. Because of this, severe winter storms are known for knocking out electricity – sometimes for days at a time. This gives families the difficult task of keeping their...
by Steve Sobczak | Oct 15, 2014 | Alternative Heat, Stove Information
During the cold months of winter, most of us feel as if we are at the mercy of the utilities companies when it comes time to pay the heating bills each month. With volatile prices that fluctuate each month and seem to get worse and worse every year, keeping a home...
by Steve Sobczak | Sep 29, 2014 | Alternative Heat, Stove Information
The newly-released Old Farmer’s Almanac has predicted record cold temperatures for the Eastern two thirds of the United States this winter. This includes greater-than-normal snowfall for most of the Northeast. “Colder is just almost too familiar a term,”...
by Steve Sobczak | Sep 9, 2014 | Alternative Heat, Energy Efficiency
When the power goes off in the winter, the primary concern for most homeowners is how to stay warm until the power returns. With the devastating power outages caused by Hurricane Sandy still fresh in the mind of area residents, many are looking for alternative heating...