Chimney Cleaning and DIY Chimney Repair
In This Article: How to Inspect a Chimney Chimney Sweeping How to Fix a Chimney Cap How to Repair Chimney Flashing An in-depth guide about chimney cleaning and DIY chimney repairs. Covers inspection, sweeping, fixing the chimney cap, and repairing flashing. Maintain your chimney to keep it performing efficiently and preventing it from becoming a […]
What Is a Masonry Heater or Masonry Stove?
A masonry heater is like a large, sealed masonry fireplace inner chambers that help it build-up and radiate maximum heat when burning wood. Masonry heaters output heat more efficiently and with less pollution than any other type of wood-burning fireplace, wood-stove, or pellet-stove. And they provide homeowners with the ability to enjoy a real wood […]
Fireplace Inserts Buying Guide
In This Article: Insert Construction Sizing an Insert Installing an Insert A fireplace insert increases efficiency by maximizing the heat output of burning wood or other fuel. Like a wood stove that is designed to fit inside a masonry fireplace’s firebox, an insert is designed to contain and radiate heat back into the room. It […]
How to Buy the Best Manufactured Gas Fireplace
In This Article: Direct-Vent Gas Fireplaces Types of Direct Vent Gas Fireplaces Gas Fireplace Heat Capacity Direct-Vent Fireplace Options Vent-Free Fireplaces How Direct-Vent Fireplaces Work Expert advice on buying the best manufactured gas fireplace, including direct-vent gas fireplaces, vent-free fireplaces, and more. Flickering flames and glowing embers: Nothing is quite as cozy as a fire […]