by webmaster | Sep 13, 2023 | Heating Your Home, HPBAC Blog, Uncategorized
The cozy warmth of a crackling fire in the fireplace is the ultimate comfort during colder months. However, there is a critical aspect of maintaining a safe and efficient wood burning fireplace or stove – chimney cleaning. Often overlooked, chimney cleaning plays a...
by Cristine Giampaolo | Oct 4, 2021 | Heating Your Home, HPBAC Blog
It’s that time of year – the days are getting shorter and the nights cooler, which means we can start enjoying our hearth appliances. If you haven’t yet performed the yearly maintenance that ensures your unit is in good working order, please read our article on...
by Laura Litchfield | Jul 28, 2021 | Heating Your Home, HPBAC Blog
July might seem early to be talking about wood supply, but its actually about two or three months late, depending on when you first fire up the woodstove in the fall. The importance of properly seasoned fuel for your woodburning appliance can’t be overstated. Wet wood...
by Kate Weese | Feb 12, 2021 | Consumer News, Heating Your Home, HPBAC Blog
This Valentine’s Day looks a little different for most of us due to the ongoing pandemic, but it doesn’t mean we can’t bring romance and date nights home. With the significant changes in the way we spend our time, it’s essential to make your date night at home feel...
by Adam De Caire | Sep 30, 2020 | Consumer News, Heating Your Home, HPBAC Blog, Member News
Picture this: It’s mid afternoon on a cool October weekday, and you are about to log on to your fourth virtual meeting of the day. Most of the other callers will be in front of a bland background. Maybe a wall, or a bookshelf if they decide to get fancy. There may be...
by | Nov 28, 2019 | Heating Your Home, HPBAC Blog
Did you know burning green wood can severely damage your woodburning stove and cause residue build-up in your chimney? Green wood (or freshly cut wood) releases a lot of creosote (tar). It will burn, but it won’t burn well, and if done regularly can cause a chimney...