Electric Fireplace Safety & Efficiency: What You Need to Know Electric fireplaces have many advantages when it comes to heating your home in the winter. For one, they eliminate the hassle of buying or hauling firewood, providing a huge convenience. Second, they can provide a homey ambiance to your home without the smoke byproducts and intensive cleaning that comes with traditional fireplaces and wood burning […] Read More of "Electric Fireplace Safety & Efficiency: What You Need to Know"
10 Home Maintenance Tips for Fall For homeowners, fall isn’t just the start of the cold season. It also means preparing the house for the winter months ahead. Such advance preparation is even more important this year, as forecasts project that winter will be particularly colder than usual this year. To help prep your home, here are some practical maintenance tips […] Read More of "10 Home Maintenance Tips for Fall"
Guide to Vent Free Fireboxes Ah, the fireplace. For years, this cozy, crackling area has been a place to gather friends and loved ones to sit and chat while enjoying the warmth of a flickering flame. However, some traditional gas fireplaces have their drawbacks –– from maintenance, to cleaning, and safety concerns. One option to circumvent these concerns is a […] Read More of "Guide to Vent Free Fireboxes"
Home Addition Guide: How to Heat a Room Addition A home addition is an exciting way to expand your living space, whether it’s a new room or an expansive new wing. However, it comes with a unique set of challenges, particularly when it comes to heating. Unlike the original structure, a room addition may not be integrated into the home’s existing heating system, requiring […] Read More of "Home Addition Guide: How to Heat a Room Addition"
Infrared vs Ceramic Heater: Which is Better? According to the US Energy Information Administration, heating is the largest source of energy consumption in American homes. Of these, space heating accounts for 12%. And as the cost of home heating continues to rise, many homeowners are turning to supplemental heating options to stay warm without overspending. Two such popular systems of supplement heat […] Read More of "Infrared vs Ceramic Heater: Which is Better?"
