Discover how modern wood-burning stoves offer an eco-friendly heating solution, reducing carbon emissions and providing cost savings, all while creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for your home!
WOOD STOVES: GREEN HEAT OR ENVIRONMENTAL HARM
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Will a Wood Burning Stove Increase my Homeowners Insurance?
This is a good question that comes up rather frequently. The answer may surprise you! No one is willing to take unnecessary risks when it comes to burning wood. Not your WE LOVE FIRE® expert, not the installers, and certainly not you, the homeowner. So, first and foremost on everyone’s mind is the safety and…
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Hearth Pads for Wood-Burning Stoves
A hearth pad is “heat protection for your floor”. It’s a specific, dedicated, non-combustible surface that’s installed under and around all four sides of a wood-burning stove. Its purpose is two-fold. First, any hot sparks or burning embers that may pop out the appliance will fall harmlessly on the hearth pad and burn out. And…
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How to Stack Cordwood
If you have recently purchased a wood burning fireplace, stove or insert or if you’re a seasoned old wood tick, this article has important details regarding stacking and drying your fuel supply. It’s critical to burn dry wood, but is there a best way to stack and allow wood to dry? Please keep reading to…
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What’s best … a fireplace, stove or insert?
If you are contemplating adding a new hearth appliance to your home, you have lots of options. Should it be a fireplace, stove or insert? You should also decide whether it’s going to be a wood, gas, electric or pellet model. Let’s talk about the applications of these three types of products, some of their…
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What is The Smart Way To Buy My Fireplace or Stove & Why?
What’s the big deal about buying a new fireplace or stove? Why not just buy the cheapest one you can find at the big box stores or online? Burning gas or burning wood, it really doesn’t matter . . . . after all, they all look the same, they’re all built the same, and all…
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Cooking on Your Wood Stove
To get the best out of your wood burning stove, you need to use the right techniques. Here’s how to cook on a wood stove.
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!
The 2025 Federal 30% Tax credit on Wood & Pellet Stoves
Save over $1000 with the 2021 Federal 25D pellet and wood stove tax credit. Here is the Ultimate Guide!
Why is My Pellet Stove Not Heating?
Most pellet stoves and inserts generate heat in the range of 8000 – 40,000 BTU’s/hour. If your appliance seems to have lost a little something in the heat output department, the fix might be easier than you think! PELLET STOVES 101: THE BASICS OF HOW THEY WORK. A hopper or bin on your pellet stove…
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Four Reasons Why Soapstone Stoves are Worth the Investment
What is soapstone? Where does it come from? What are the advantages of a wood burning stove made of soapstone? Are they expensive? This article answers those questions and highlights four benefits of the soapstone stoves.
This article was last revised on October 18, 2023
HOW CAN I PREVENT A CHIMNEY FIRE?
How to prevent chimney fires? This article explains the importance of chimney maintenance and also, offers great tips for the every day use of a wood stove or fireplace.
Six Facts About Pellets
Pellet inserts reduce heat cost and are ecological. No chemicals are used to produce pellets. Soft wood pellets produce less ashes but are most expensive. Spring is the best time to purchase pellets.
What is creosote and how to reduce buildup?
What is creosote and how does it accumulate? Read on to find out how to minimize creosote buildup in your chimney.
Intro To New Non-Catalytic Wood Stoves
If you are now familiar with catalytic wood stoves, you might need more explanations about non-catalytic appliances. Here are some details on their functioning, as well as some tips on their installation and operation.
Wood Stove Emission Standards: Montreal, US, Canada Updates
A 2.5g/h new emission standard for wood burning fireplaces will start in Montreal on October 1st. The US Environmental Protection Agency( EPA) is expected to lower this standard in 2020. Here is how this change affects consumers and manufacturers.
Are Soapstone Stoves Worth The Initial Higher Investment?
Soapstone wood stoves are a little expensive but offer several benefits such as high efficient and clean burning that make your investment interesting. Find out why these appliances cost a lot and why it is worth the money.
Introduction To Catalytic Wood Stoves
A catalytic wood stove offers several benefits to its users. Here is a brief overview of its operation, its qualities and some tips to better enjoy.
A Pellet Stove or Insert: An Option to Consider
Pellet stoves and Inserts are both cost-effective, environmentally friendly and practical. Here is why you should consider them.
5 Great Reasons to Choose a Soapstone Wood Stove
Looking for a new high-quality stove ? Choose Soapstone for its distinct economic and aesthetic advantages. Here are these arguments in more detail.
How to Avoid CO Poisoning: Keep Your Loved Ones Safe
Risks associated to carbon monoxide poisoning remain even with the best appliances. Here are some information and tips to prevent it.
Eco-Friendly Heating with Wood-Burning Stoves
With new design standards and a carbon neutral fuel, wood-burning stoves provide environmentally friendly heating.
Tips on Preventing Potential Hazards from Wood Burners
Using a stove or a fireplace carries some risks. These tips will help you to ensure the safe operation of your wood-burning appliance.
