Let’s Talk Wood Preparation & Storage

Let’s Talk Wood Preparation & Storage

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...
How Well Do You Know Your Hearth?

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)...
The Untapped Potential of Your Fireplace

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...