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...
by | Nov 28, 2019 | Heating Your Home, HPBAC Blog
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...
by | Nov 28, 2019 | Consumer News
Some might think it’s better to burn garbage rather than bury it in a landfill, but that’s not the case. Never burn garbage in your wood stove, your fireplace or a barrel in your yard. These devices are not incinerators. Food packaging is one of the biggest sources of...
by | Nov 28, 2019 | Heating Your Home, HPBAC Blog
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...
by | Apr 26, 2019 | Consumer News, Press Releases
OTTAWA – Today, the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association of Canada, with funding support from the City of Ottawa, launched the Ottawa Wood Burning Changeout Program. The program, open to all rural residents of Ottawa, provides a financial incentive in the form of...