Cedar is a popular wood for building furniture, fences, and other outdoor structures as it is very durable and resistant to decay. However, when it comes to using it as fuel for a fireplace, cedar may not be such a great choice. To determine whether or not cedar is a safe and efficient option for …
When it comes to trying to find an alternative to the usual wood-burning options, then a pellet stove is always a great choice, especially since it doesn’t require you to chop firewood or light any fires, but for those who haven’t used one before, there’s likely going to be a few questions that need to …
Locust is a hardwood found in many parts of the world and is known for being dense, hard, and heavy. Often used as firewood, many still wonder if this means it is good firewood. Generally speaking, locust is an ideal choice for home log burners or wood burning stoves. Because locust wood is so dense …
Freshly cut or wet firewood isn’t suitable for fires. In fact, firewood containing 30% and 50% moisture content will result in a lot of smoke in your home. Burning wet firewood could result in an accumulation of sticky creosote on your ceiling, potentially causing a chimney fire. Therefore, you’re going to need to dry your …
Worldwide, there are over 100 species of maple trees. This can make it challenging to figure out whether maple is good for burning as many of these species will burn differently to one another. All in all, maple is a popular hardwood that is often considered a good choice for firewood. This is due to …
Do you want to know how to tell if your damper is open or closed? Maybe you have had a new damper installed and want to know how to tell if it is open or not? Or are you curious and want to know more? No matter the reason that brought you here, we have …
Do you have a new propane fireplace and want to know how much it uses? Maybe you are considering converting your current fireplace into a propane one and want to know how much propane you will use? Or are you curious and want to know more? Whatever the reason is that brought you here, we …
In modern times, the fireplace has made something of a comeback – with many people turning their back on gas central heating, in favor of something more traditional, aesthetically pleasing, and more effective at generating heat in the home. But exactly how hot do fireplaces get, and are some kinds hotter than others? What Temperature …
Does your gas fireplace keep going out and you don’t know why? Maybe your gas fireplace has been experiencing issues lately and you want to know why? Or are you curious about gas fireplaces and want to know more? No matter the reason that brought you here today, we have the answer for you! There …
In modern times, there has been a rise in gas fireplaces – with many people looking for added help to heat their homes, albeit with the traditional feel of an open fire in their living room. However, this rise in popularity sees people confronted with all manner of questions that they do not have answers …
