by Mark Stoner | Sep 30, 2013 | Chimney Sweeping, Fireplaces and Stoves, Gas Fireplaces
With the winter approaching, many homeowners are looking into how they can save on energy and heating costs while keeping their homes warm and toasty. Fortunately, there are numerous energy-efficient ways we can help you heat your house that don’t take much...
by Mark Stoner | Aug 18, 2013 | Chimney Sweeping, Fireplace Maintenance, Fireplaces and Stoves
Eco-Friendly Practices for Chimney Owners One of the biggest issues we face in today’s world is the fragile state of our environment. With global temperatures rising and ice caps melting it becomes more and more important to be aware of the environmental impact our...
by Mark Stoner | Mar 7, 2013 | Fireplaces and Stoves
Okay, “needs” might be a strong word, but every family can certainly benefit from an outdoor wood burning oven. Often thought of as pizza ovens because they can reach the temperatures necessary to bake pizza, they can also be used to roast meats. In fact, all of your...
by Mark Stoner | Feb 26, 2013 | Fireplaces and Stoves
Less expensive to install and easier to care for, factory built fireplaces are attracting more and more homeowners. Decidedly more efficient than traditional fireplaces, factory built systems present standard options that can give a home fireplace a custom look as...
by Mark Stoner | Feb 19, 2013 | Fireplaces and Stoves
The reasons your fire won’t light depend first of all on whether it is a gas fed fire or a wood fire. If it uses natural gas as its fuel, check to be sure that the turn key or valve handle are in the open position, and that the fireplace is receiving gas. If you are...
by Mark Stoner | Dec 3, 2012 | Fireplaces and Stoves
You love the look of a fireplace, but you do not want to be bothered with buying or chopping down wood for the fire. Fireplace inserts are an ideal solution, but you should know the difference in the different types of inserts to get the desired effect. Here is quick...