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Fire Safety for Kids: 15 Tips to Keep Them Safe
Equip your kids with essential fire safety skills with these 15 life-saving tips. Learn how to create effective escape plans, handle emergencies, and safely manage open fires to ensure your family’s safety in any fire situation.
THE 20 BEST FIREPLACE ACCESSORIES YOU MUST HAVE TO UPDATE YOUR FIREPLACE
Discover essential accessories that elevate your fireplace from ordinary to extraordinary. From stylish log carriers to sleek ash buckets and more, these must-have items are game changers!
Can a gas fireplace cause allergies?
What can I do when a smell comes from a gas fireplace?
Can a gas fireplace cause carbon monoxide?
Can a gas fireplace cause headaches?
Will a gas fireplace damage my tv?
Which is safer, a gas or wood-burning fireplace?
Gas Fireplace Efficiency: How to Maximize Savings
Gas fireplaces aren't just about cozy ambiance. Did you know they can actually help you save on energy bills? Let's dive into how gas fireplace efficiency works, the best models for your home, and why they make a surprisingly practical addition.
Are gas logs toxic?
Are gas logs safe?
What are gas fireplace starters and are they safe?
Hearth Pad
Certified Wood Fireplace Inspections: Stay Safe & Compliant
Discover the essential guide to safe wood burning practices in Canada with WETT Inc.'s comprehensive training and certification program, ensuring peace of mind for your family and property.
Gas Fireplace Safety: 9 Essential Questions Answered
Discover essential gas fireplace safety tips: from starters to logs. Learn about installation, operation, and potential hazards. Ensure a cozy, worry-free ambiance in your home!
Discover essential gas fireplace safety tips: from starters to logs. Learn about installation, operation, and potential hazards. Ensure a cozy, worry-free ambiance in your home!
12 Essential Wood Burning Tips for Efficiency & Safety
5 Challenges With Burning Wood And What To Do About It
Should Natural Gas Be Banned?
Preppers Guide
Will a Wood Burning Stove Increase my Homeowners Insurance?
How to Measure Arched Fireplace Doors
Hearth Pads for Wood-Burning Stoves
Recommendations for Gas Fireplaces
Recommendations For Locating a Gas Fireplace
How Do I Know If I Need to Replace My Gas Fireplace?
Can I Cook on My Gas Fireplace?
Which is Better & More Efficient, a Gas or Wood Fireplace?
Where Can I Buy a Gas Fireplace?
Gas Fireplace vs. Insert: What’s the Difference?
How Much Does It Cost to Operate a Gas Fireplace?
Budgeting for Comfort: Understanding Gas Fireplace Costs
What Gas Fireplace Should I Buy? Which is The Best?
Gas Fireplaces Are They Worth It? Pros & Cons
All About Gas Fireplaces: Buying Advice
All About Gas Fireplace Inserts: Buying Advice
How to Stack Cordwood
Electric Fireplace Maintenance
How Long Should I Run an Electric Fireplace?
When to Use an Electric Fireplace?
How to Start an Electric Fireplace?
Can an Electric Fireplace Insert be Repaired?
Electric fireplace: How to?
Where to install a gas fireplace?
What’s better: gas, wood or electric?
Can I cook on a gas fireplace?
When to replace a gas fireplace?
How much does a gas fireplace cost?
Where to buy a gas fireplace?
What gas fireplace to buy?
What gas fireplace is the best?
Are gas fireplaces worth it?
Buying Advice for Gas Fireplaces Part 2
How do I get rid of rust on my wood stove?
How long can you leave any electric fireplace turned on?
How to operate an electric fireplace?
Do electric fireplace really heat?
How does an electric fireplace work?
Electric Fireplace : How they Work
Buying advice for gas fireplaces, gas inserts & gas logs
Electric fireplace surrounds
Electric fireplace stands
Electric fireplace QVC
Electric fireplace mantels
Electric fireplace kits indoor/outdoor
Electric fireplace heating element
What about electric fireplace decorations & media?
Are electric fireplace remotes universal?
Electric Fireplaces: Accessories
Fireplace Mantels: How to Build & Install a Mantel Safely
Whether you're updating an existing fireplace or building a new one, a wood mantel adds character and charm. But safety is paramount! Learn essential clearances and DIY installation tips to ensure your wood mantel is both beautiful and safe for your gas or wood-burning fireplace.
Electric fireplace, pro’s & con’s
Is it cheaper to use electric heat or gas fireplace?
Is a gas or electric fireplace cheaper?
Are electric fireplaces better than gas?
Can electric fireplaces be converted to gas?
General advice: electric fireplaces
How fireplaces work ?
What’s best … a fireplace, stove or insert?
What about electric fireplaces near a bathtub?
Who installs electric fireplaces?
Where to plug in an electric fireplace?
Where to install an electric fireplace?
How to install an electric insert?
How to install an electric fireplace?
Can I install an electric fireplace in a wall?
Electric Fireplace: General Installation
Can you leave an electric fireplace on all the time?
Can Electric Fireplaces Heat a Whole Room?
Will using an electric fireplace save me money?
Are electric fireplaces expensive to operate?
Are electric fireplaces really energy efficient?
Are electric fireplaces energy efficient?
Which hearth product is right for me?
Can I buy directly from the manufacturer?
Big Box Fireplace Install: Why Dealers Say No
How to break in a new gas fireplace or stove?
Why won’t you install equipment I buy at the big box stores?
Does my old wood fireplace need a door?
Steel vs Cast Iron vs Soapstone Stoves: Which is Best?
What burns cleaner, wood or pellets?
How do wood stoves achieve such high-efficiency ratings?
How to break in a wood-burning stove, insert, or fireplace?
How To Prepare My Fireplace For The Off-Season
Top 8 Summer Products
Top 8 Summer Products! We’re excited about these eight products. After reading about them and seeing them in action, we have a hunch you will be too!
What is The Smart Way To Buy My Fireplace or Stove & Why?
How To Break-In Your New Stove or Fireplace?
Your new fireplace is installed and you can't wait to feel it's heat, but wait! Is there a procedure to follow before enjoying your new wood burning or gas stove? Yes! Read here how to break-in your brand new stove!
Can an Electric Fireplace Damage a TV?
Will heat from the fireplace damage your TV? Do manufacturers approve such installations? Read this article for the answers!
What Fireplace Tools Do I Need?
Heat from a wood burning fireplace is so comforting and brings cozyness to a home. To make this heating method a little easier, here is some tool advice for you.
Can The Glass on My Fireplace Break?
Breaking your fireplace glass is something we definitely want to avoid. But why does a stove or fireplace glass break? You can read here why it may happen and how to keep it from happening!
Are Fireplaces Safe?
Are you scared to cause a house fire if you operate your fireplace? Do not fear your gas or wood stove anymore! Here is the information you need to be confident using your fireplace.
What is a Fireplace Blower?
How essential is a blower on my fireplace or stove? Does it provide more heat? Are they noisy? These are common questions. For the answer to these and others, keep reading!
How Fireplace Inserts Work
This article will give you a better understanding of how an insert functions and the benefits of installing one in your home.
What Are The Key Points To Installing A Fireplace?
Come and see what there is to consider when you plan on installing your fireplace yourself and what steps to take to complete your project.
Tips For Maintaining Outdoor Fire Features
With colder weather, comes a few more items on your “to do” list. But no worries! Here are our tips for your outdoor fire features maintenance before winter.
Our Top 8 Products
The WE LOVE FIRE dealer network has put together this summary of our top eight products picks. Understand that these are not our top eight most popular items or our best sellers, but eight of the most interesting and innovative products available from your WE LOVE FIRE dealer. All these products are designed to make your life more pleasant, a bit easier and definitely more enjoyable.
What Fuel Do I Burn?
When it come to heat, everybody has their preference in terms of fuel. But other factors are to be considered before making the final decision. This article will help you by giving you some questions to ask yourself.
Why Burn Wood Pellets?
Want to know why using wood pellets is a good thing? Why is it a choice you really should consider? This article will help you understand more about wood pellets and see if it's the right fit for you!
What Size Fireplace Do I Need?
Selecting the good fireplace for your home can be very confusing. This article will take a practical look at several criteria that should be considered before making a final decision on the size and type of fireplace to use.
How Gas Fireplaces Work
You might be considering a gas fireplace for your home but wonder if it's complicated to operate or if it's expensive? Let's answer to these questions and see how exactly works a gas fireplace!
Are Electric Fireplaces Expensive to Run?
Learn about electric fireplace costs, heat output, versatility, and simplicity with guidance from your WE LOVE FIRE expert.
Which Fireplace Should I Choose?
Choose from wood, gas, pellets, or electric based on convenience, style, budget and your needs. Your WE LOVE FIRE expert guides you.
Professional Certifications in the Hearth Industry
For a safe home, it's very important to deal with a professional when it comes to fire and heating your home. Let us help you figure out the professional certifications out there for hearth industry.
Are Fireplace Inserts Worth It?
You have a nice old fireplace but you'd like to know how you can use it to heat the room more efficiently! How you can best utilize an old chimney? See your options here!
Can Old Chimneys Be Repaired?
What can I do with my old fireplace? Can I save my chimney repairing it? Here is some help answering these questions!
Why Fireplace Doors?
Should I add doors to my fireplace? What difference does it make? Read what you should consider here!
How Does My Chimney Work?
Maybe you already know that a chimney plays a big role in the efficiency and safety of a wood or gas fireplace but you wonder how exactly! Let us explain!
Can my fireplace flue be angled?
You are dealing with a weirdly placed fireplace? Or you found the perfect spot for you new fireplace but you would have to angle the chimney flue for it? Let's see together what you have to consider and if you can angle a chimney flue.
Why Heat With Pellets?
What are the benefits of heating with pellets? You have heard of wood pellets and you are wondering if it's for you? Let's see why it really is an option to consider!
Who Installs Fireplaces?
You have been thinking of fireplace in your home for a while and now you are ready to buy one. But who should you hire to install your new fireplace? Or maybe you ask yourself "Can I install my fireplace myself?". This article will help you clear things up and guide you to make a wise choice!
Who Cleans Chimneys?
Cleaning the chimney! We know it has to be done but is it worth it to hire for that? Or on the contrary, is it worth it to do it yourself? Let us give you the information to make the decision and understand the process!
How To Measure Your Fireplace For A New Set of Doors
Updating your fireplace doors is a sensible project. We will explain how to identify what type of fireplace and how to measure for a new set of fireplace doors.
Help! My Fireplace Won’t Draft
There are a few reasons why a draft may be difficult to establish in your wood burning fireplace or stove. Our hope is this article will provide some insight and relieve that frustration.
How Does a Gas Fireplace Insert Work?
Are you thinking of having a gas fireplace insert installed? Learn more about the installation process, performance, maintenance, and more!
Are Gas Logs and Insert the Same?
Gas inserts and a set of gas logs are not the same product. There are certain applications where an insert is the best and other applications will dictate which one of the two types of gas logs might work best.
FIREPLACE MANTEL: DESIGN TIPS FOR YOUR HOME
If you are planning to install a fireplace in your home, you will have many options regarding the mantel and the hearth. And, it’s a safe bet that you will be living with the decisions you make for a long time. Here are items you will want to give special attention to in order to make that new fireplace the focal point of your home.
How To Vent A Gas Fireplace
If a gas fireplace is in your plans, here are several considerations to keep in mind when planning to remodel or build.
Will A Fireplace Heat Basements?
Whether it’s gas, wood, electric or pellets, here’s a few points to ponder and suggestions for adding a hearth appliance downstairs in your home.
Why Buy An Electric Fireplace?
Your WE LOVE FIRE expert gets this question quite often. Here are the top ten reasons an electric fireplace (or two or three) is going to add value, atmosphere, and a touch of class to your home.
Can I Convert From Wood To Gas?
Fireplaces that have not been used in years can be resurrected and enjoyed nightly by you and your family. There are hundreds of old, outdated, inefficient wood burning fireplaces in this area that would be terrific candidates for a gas insert. Is yours one of them?
How Do I Accessorize a Fireplace?
Does your fireplace seem to be missing something or look a little blahzay? Maybe it needs something unique, a touch of class to have it reflect your life style. What are some options that I can consider that would spiff up my fireplace?
How to Choose a Gas Fireplace
If you’re planning to add a gas fireplace to your home, we can help with some insight and can help explain why the best values in the fireplace industry are at your WE LOVE FIRE dealer!
Why Is My Fireplace Beeping?
You really enjoy your gas fireplace and what it adds to your home . . . . the wonderful heat from it, the dancing flames and glowing embers and especially how easy it is to use. But suddenly, it’s making an odd, beeping noise.
What’s The Best Type Of Wood To Burn?
This is a frequent question that can cause a spirited conversation around a fire. Everyone knows that hardwoods are the best, right? Do softwoods have a place? Is there a “best” wood to burn? Yes, there is! Keep reading to find out what it is!
How Do I Clean My Fireplace Glass?
Once or twice a year, it’s a good idea to clean the glass on your fireplace, stove or insert. So just spray on a little window cleaner and wipe it off, right? Cleaning fireplace glass isn’t a big deal. Wrong! There are right and wrong ways to clean the glass on your fireplace. Some “do’s” and some “don’ts”.
Do Electric Fireplaces Heat?
Electric fireplaces are more popular than ever. They can be installed anywhere in your home. But can you count on them for much heat? If your expectations for an electric fireplace are to heat a 2000 - 3000 square foot home, you may want to keep reading.
What Is Negative Air Pressure?
The difference in the air pressure in your house and the outdoors can be negative or positive. Neither is particularly beneficial. Let’s discuss negative air pressure as it relates to your home and specifically to your fireplace. Keep reading to see why this subject is important.
Can A Fireplace Heat The Whole House?
Do you go through the exercise of cutting, splitting and stacking wood every year? You’re tired of those monthly gas or fuel oil bills, right? You would like to be a bit more independent.
Can a Fireplace Be Removed?
There are a few reasons for considering removing a fireplace. Can it be done? How practical would it be to do so? Is it expensive? Are there any cost effective alternatives? Let’s try to help you determine if removing a fireplace is a project you should be contemplating.
Which is Better: Hardwood or Softwood?
You burn wood in a fireplace, stove or insert. And you want to use the best wood you can for keeping your family comfortable. Different wood species are found in different areas of the country. Everyone knows that hardwoods are best for burning, right? Or . . . . are they?
How Do I Clean My Chimney?
There are many homeowners who choose to clean their own chimneys. You burn wood and know the importance of cleaning the chimney. But how often should I clean it?
When Should The Fireplace Damper Be Closed?
If you burn wood in a fireplace, you know the damper should be open before you get a fire going. But is halfway open good enough? Less heat will be lost up the chimney, right?
Do I Need Glass Doors On My Stove Or Fireplace?
Glass doors are an important component of your wood burning fireplace, stove or insert. It’s important that you have an appropriate door. Here’s why.
Why have electric fireplaces become so popular?
What kind of maintenance does an electric fireplace require?
How do I turn my electric fireplace on/off?
Electric Fireplace Electrical Requirements
Are electric fireplace inserts a good idea?
Ready to ditch your old wood-burning fireplace? It's easier than you think! Electric inserts offer a mess-free, modern upgrade with incredible design options.
How much does it cost to operate an electric fireplace?
How do I vent an electric fireplace?
How to Choose a Gas Fire Pit
Owning a gas fire pit has many advantages. Learn more about how to choose the right fire pit for your outdoor space and turn your backyard into an oasis!
Should I Leave My Pilot Light on Year-Round?
Many gas fireplaces, stoves and inserts operate with a standing pilot light. What does a pilot light actually do?
What are by-products of combustion?
How to Safely Use a Fireplace Damper
Poor fireplace heat output? Smoke woes? Unlock safe & cozy fires! Our guide reveals damper secrets & to keep your family warm. Read now!
What can I burn in my wood burning stove?
What is a connector pipe?
How is wood-burning equipment sized?
Fireplace, Insert, Stove, Furnace: What’s the Difference?
How Frequently Should You Clean Your Chimney?
Can I install a wood burning stove in my mobile home?
How do I protect the floor around my wood burning stove?
Old Fireplace vs. Insert: Which Burns Less Wood?
What is a moisture meter?
Will A Fireplace Add Value To My House?
Why is My Pellet Stove Not Heating?
How hot does the glass get on an electric fireplace?
Does the heating element always have to be on?
Will an electric fireplace heat my room?
How do I properly vent my pellet stove?
How do I vent my pellet insert?
How do I know how much space my pellet stove will heat?
Pellet Stove vs. Wood Stove: Which is Right for You?
What happens to my stove or insert if I lose power?
Pellet Stove Electricity Usage: What to Expect
How dangerous are pellet stoves?
Will a pellet stove run without electricity?
How long will a 40 lb. bag of pellets last?
Did you know that a single pound of wood pellets produces around 8,000 BTUs of heat? So, how long will a 40 lb. bag last? The answer isn't as straightforward as you might think. It depends heavily on your stove's burn rate and heat setting. Let's break it down...
How to Control Heat Output on Your Pellet Stove
How do I remove the ashes from my pellet stove?
How much maintenance will my pellet stove or insert require?
How does my pellet stove light?
Are pellets messy or convenient to use?
What’s the best way to store the wood pellets?
How reliable are pellet stoves?
How do pellet stoves work?
What should I look for when I shop for pellets?
How are pellets made?
How efficient are pellet stove and inserts?
Do I need to clean my glass door or is it self-cleaning?
New Gas Fireplace Smell: Is It Normal?
Why does my pilot light go out?
Does my pilot light need to stay on all year round?
How can I re-ignite my pilot light?
How do I switch my gas appliance on and off?
How much does it cost to operate a gas appliance?
What is zone heating?
What does the term ‘zero clearance’ mean?
Radiant vs. Convective Heat: Fireplace Edition
Will My Fireplace Work During a Power Outage?
Why does my flame look blue when I turn my fireplace on?
Gas Fireplace or Insert: Which Option is Right for You?
Gas fireplaces and inserts offer cozy warmth, but which is right for you? Let's explore the distinctions.
New Fireplace Burn-In: What You Need to Know
Why does the glass on my fireplace turn black?
Why does the glass on my fireplace fog up when I turn it on?
How much should I pay?
Chimney and Wood Stove Cleaning: How Often Is Enough?
Sick of Wood Smoke? Try These Quick Fixes!
You want peace of mind of while sitting by a cozy fire? If you are having issues with wood smoke filling your house whenever you start a fire, this short guide gets you going with a smoke-free, enjoyable fire.
I’m having chimney drafting problems. Why is this?
Can I convert my wood burning stove into a gas stove?
Your Old Fireplace Wasting Energy? Convert to Gas!
Tired of chopping wood & cleaning ashes? Wondering how to convert your old fireplace to gas? What about safety, installation, costs pros & cons? We try to answer all your questions.
How to Remove Creosote from Fireplace Glass
How can I prevent soot on my wood stove glass
Tired of staring at a dirty wood stove glass? Want to know how to keep it clean without maintenance. Our expert tips keep your glass clean. Enjoy a crystal-clear view of your cozy wood stove fire.
How to make a fireplace safe for kids
Love your fireplace, but worried about your little one? Discover the best ways to protect babies and toddlers from fireplace dangers with this helpful guide.
How are radiant heat and convection heat different?
Wood Stove Installation: What Regulations Apply?
Catalytic vs. Non-Catalytic Stove: Which is Best?
Are wood burning stoves clean and environmentally friendly?
Wood Burning Appliance Costs: What to Expect
What is the Best Kind of Wood to Burn
How Much Space Can My Wood Stove Heat?
Gas Fireplace Maintenance: Essential Tips
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