by Steve Sobczak | Nov 16, 2017 | Energy Efficiency
There are several fuels that can heat a home well, some better than others. With industrial advancements in manufacturing, technology, and fire science, every home can have an efficient fireplace no matter what type of fuel it burns. However, one fuel type stands...
by Steve Sobczak | Nov 26, 2015 | Energy Efficiency
If you’re heating your home with a woodstove that is more than 25 years old, you’re wasting your energy and your money, as well as having a negative environmental impact. Old wood stoves are incredibly inefficient, turning less of their fires into heat for your home,...
by Steve Sobczak | Sep 8, 2015 | Energy Efficiency, smoky fireplace
As fall and winter approach and the temperatures outside start getting cooler, many homeowners are preparing for the change in the seasons by buying their firewood for the season. After you purchase firewood, however, it is important to properly store it in order to...
by Steve Sobczak | Jul 27, 2015 | Energy Efficiency
Keeping your home warm in the winter is a significant expense for most homeowners. However, because many people are not home all day or do not use every area of their home they feel as if they are throwing their money away to keep their whole home warm all winter. One...
by Steve Sobczak | Jun 12, 2015 | Energy Efficiency
Nothing can create a feeling of warmth and welcome quite like an open hearth fireplace. A roaring wood burning fire is a great way to create a relaxing ambiance and make any room feel homier. Unfortunately, open hearth fireplaces are known for their inefficiency....
by Steve Sobczak | Apr 17, 2015 | Energy Efficiency, Fireplace Inserts, Uncategorized
As the cold months of winter finally draw to a close, now is the perfect time to think about a makeover for your fireplace. Rather than sitting idle all summer, use the months when your fireplace will not be in use to have a fireplace facelift! A fireplace facelift is...
