Why Burning Dry Wood Matters for Your Stove, Your Home and Your Chimney
If you own a wood burning stove, the type of wood you use makes a big difference. Dry wood burns hotter, cleaner and more efficiently. Wet wood does the opposite. It creates more smoke, gives off less heat, blackens your stove glass and can lead to soot and tar building up in your chimney. That […]
The Best Fire Lighting Method
A good fire should establish quickly, warm the flue and settle into a bright, controlled burn. The top-down method can make lighting easier while reducing unnecessary smoke and repeated door opening.