Wood Stoves

Wood Stove Inserts: Stay Warm and Save Money!
Wood Fireplace Inserts are Warm, Inviting, and Save You Money!
Wood stove inserts are a smart investment for your home. The wood stoves do add charm and ambiance to your living room or den, especially on a cold winter's night. And the fire does encourage family and friends to gather around one central area. But, during this economic downturn that we are experiencing, more and more people are turning to wood stoves simply because of the money that is saved by burning wood as opposed to electric or oil heat. The initial outlay of funds to purchase and ins...

Antique Wood Stoves
Refubished or Reproduction? The Choice is Yours
Antique wood stoves, whether they're original or reproduction are once again finding themselves the focal point of living rooms the world over. Forgotten for generations, the humble wood stove has quietly bided its time, as its clinical sibling 'the omnipotent central heating system' has warmed our homes. However, times are slowly changing, in our quest for an environmentally friendly source of heat, not to mention something that adds a certain flair to the room. Wood stoves are finally recei...

Seasoned Firewood and your Wood Burning Stove
Why Do I Need Seasoned Firewood
If you're new to the world of wood stoves then you're probably asking the question 'Do I really need Seasoned Firewood? Can't I just throw a log into the stove and get started straight away?'. Well technically you can, but if you want your stove to operate efficiently, it's not advisable! Sadly some things in life just aren't that simple. If you start burning wood that's only just been cut down, your wood stove's chimney/flue will begin to start tarring up with a sticky, creosote like substan...

Firewood Rack
Keep Your Firewood Dry with a Firewood Rack
You worked hard all summer cutting wood for your winter fires. Don't let it get wet before you have a chance to burn your wood. Use a firewood rack to keep your wood off the ground. The log storage rack will also help keep the rodents and bugs out of your wood. Just throwing your firewood on a pile increases the chance of your precious wood becoming infested with termites and rodents. But, if your wood gets wet, you are going to have problems with your fire, and your wood will begin to rot. ...