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The Many Faces of Hearth Appliances
Fire has been a part of family life since the dawn of civilization. For millennia, the family hearth has provided heat, a place to prepare food and served as a central gathering place. Even in the modern era, the hearth continues to provide comfort and warmth and...
Being Thankful For Your Barbecue
Thanksgiving is a time of reflection and being grateful. It’s the one holiday we gather and celebrate exclusively with food, with the turkey as the main attraction. Nothing is more important than how the turkey turns out at a Thanksgiving dinner, so the pressure is on...
Grilling Beyond the Main Course
With spring here andsummer around the corner, we begin to enjoy the pleasures that come with enjoying more of our outdoor spaces for the season. Whether quietly enjoying breakfast with a view, soaking up some sun over lunch, or hosting friends and family evening apps,...
The Pizza Oven: A New Addition to Outdoor Grilling
Pizza ovens have erupted onto the grilling scene over the last few years. These products offer a fun spin on grilling and expand your cooking options during the grilling months. Rather than order delivery, why not buy fresh ingredients and make your own masterpiece at...
Designing the Perfect Outdoor Kitchen
Relax, socialize, eat... These daily activities take place largely outside in summer months of the year. Current barbecues have multiple functions and offer different cooking possibilities. With so many different cooking options, we can prepare the entire meal...
Canadian Hearth Industry Celebrates Earth Day
Every year in April, we are encouraged to consider our impact on the environment around Earth Day on April 22nd. With continued innovation in the energy sector and government regulation being put in place in the fight against climate change, Canadians are becoming...
Combat Climate Change Through Energy Conservation & Renewables
With continued innovation in the energy sector and government regulation being put in place in the fight against climate change, Canadians are becoming more aware of the ways we can help to reduce emissions and improve air quality. Wood is Good Choosing to burn...
Hearth Safety: Detectors & Alarms
Smoke Alarms Although there are several different kinds of smoke alarms, all are effective and can be electrically connected, battery-powered or both. Having battery back-up is a smart idea especially if you operate your fireplace during power outages. The alarm...
The Benefits of Radiant Heat in Your Home
Radiant heat is a form of heat energy we are all familiar with – it’s the type of energy we experience from the sun’s rays. You can feel the difference in heat between standing directly in the sunshine on a hot day versus standing in the shade. The heat you feel while...
Heating Your Whole Home
Did you know your fireplace, stove or insert – gas, pellet or wood – could have the ability to heat your whole home? It’s true! Fireplaces are beyond being just basement heaters or only having the heating output to warm your living room. With some planning and work,...
Prepping for Winter
Canadians understand how important heat is in the winter. As we head into fall, there are a few things you need to do in the coming weeks to prepare for the winter months. Whether you burn logs or gas, it can be dangerous to light a fireplace until certain things have...
Winter Grilling
Barbecue season doesn't end when there is snow on the ground. It not only takes us back to our roots as Canadians but can be a nice treat when you’re feeling those winter blues. Winter grilling works best on two types of barbecues. The first is a gas grill that has a...