Top Reasons to Install or Upgrade a Fireplace
When it comes to adding ambiance, there is nothing better than a fireplace. Whether wood burning, gas or electric, a hearth appliance not only increases your home’s value but can lower your monthly heating costs, all while creating a comfortable, happy space for...
Choosing Your Fireplace
Looking for a wood or gas fireplace? If you are thinking about adding a hearth appliance to your home or replacing an existing appliance you will want to consider which appliance makes the most sense for your space and your lifestyle. You will want your new fireplace...
How Well Do You Know Your Hearth?
1. What is a hearth? a) The floor of the fireplace where the fire burns b) The area in front of the fireplace c) A symbol of one’s home d) All of the above 2. Which lyric in the French Canadian National Anthem also means fireplace in French? a) Fleurons b)...
Getting Your Fireplace Ready for Action
As we head into fall and look forward to cooler weather with a cozy fireplace, we should remember that fireplaces, stoves and inserts – like a vehicle – require yearly maintenance to ensure everything is in good working condition for the heating season. The best...
The Untapped Potential of Your Fireplace
The fireplace and its floor (or “hearth” as it’s commonly called) is the main attraction of any room it inhabits. Just as centrepieces on formal dinner tables across Canada set the theme before the meal is served, the fireplace, mantel and hearth do so on a much...
Learn more about burning wood efficiently, safely, and responsibly.