Just because it doesn't feel like spring yet, the calendar says it is. That means we can start thinking about our outdoor entertaining area, whether that be for dinner parties or casual evenings by a bonfire. If you're looking to update your outdoor space, here are some ideas to help »
Spring is right around the corner, but who wants to wait that long to get outside and start enjoying their patio? NorthlineExpress has some heat sources that will make it more enjoyable for everyone to get outside and enjoy your patios without having to worry about what the temperatures will »
There are many types and sizes of chimneys so before you choose a chimney brush you will need to measure the inner dimensions of the chimney that you are going to be cleaning. When measuring the dimensions of your chimney, you will need to get up on your roof. Make »
There are many variables involved to ensure a safe and efficient wood stove installation. When planning for the installation of a wood stove, you always want to make sure that you plan for everything and this includes how you will protect your home’s floors or walls.Protecting the floor »
Rugs keep our feet warm and prevent us from slipping on slick tiles. But some serve a more specific purpose such as protecting the flooring beneath, especially in high traffic areas or around your fireplace or wood stove.Fireplace rugs are specifically designed rugs that help prevent fire and other »
If your fireplace is beginning to look a little dingy and worn down, you can give it the easiest face lift you have ever seen and all without any type of construction having to be done. When you think about cleaning the masonry surfaces of a fireplace it can be »
The type of wood that you burn is directly related to the amount of wood ash that you will be left with. And there will always be ashes remaining with a wood fire. A common question is whether it is a good idea to remove wood ash from the fireplace »
The main reason for in-season chimney maintenance is creosote buildup. While you can somewhat control the amount of creosote buildup, if you are burning wood, it is inevitable. There are only two ways to prevent creosote formation in chimneys:- Keeping the chimney above 250-degree F all the way up. »
Maintaining household humidity levels with a wood stove or fireplace in your home can be tricky. You need to have a certain amount of moisture in your home in order for you to be healthy and feel comfortable. If you have too little or too much moisture in the air, »
Does your wood stove push smoke back inside your home? Sometimes people will see smoke when lighting a wood stove, while it is burning, or when they open the door of the stove to add wood or tend to the fire. The wood stove burns the wood, generates heat, and »
Firebacks have adorned fireplaces since the colonial times, although mostly to protect the fireplace. Today there are more exciting benefits into making your fireplace more efficient. Let's go over some reasons that you should be using a fireback in your fireplace.Protect the Fireplace’s Structure with a FirebackLet’s »
