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Are Pellet Stoves Safe?

In Indoor Fireplaces by James O'KellyMay 5, 2021Leave a Comment

Pellet stoves are becoming more of a common sight in homes as a way to help heat a house through the combustion of solid fuel in the form of pellets. …

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Faux Fireplaces (A Complete Guide To Fake Fireplaces)

In Indoor Fireplaces by James O'KellyFebruary 25, 2021Leave a Comment

Faux fireplaces are a great way of bringing the experience of a real fireplace into any room in your home without the need for an existing open fireplace or the …

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Fireplace Kindling (The Ultimate In-Depth Guide)

In Firewood, Indoor Fireplaces, Wood Burning Fireplaces, Wood Burning Stoves by James O'KellyFebruary 18, 2021Leave a Comment

Kindling can be a staple component when starting any form of wood burning fire, whether it’s within a traditional open fireplace or a wood burning stove. Firewood kindling can play …

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Fireplace Inserts (The Ultimate In-Depth Guide With Types Explained)

In Gas Fireplaces, Indoor Fireplaces, Wood Burning Fireplaces by James O'KellyFebruary 15, 2021Leave a Comment

Fireplace inserts are a common way to get more out of an existing fireplace in terms of both functionality and heat output. Traditional open fireplaces are typically not very efficient, …

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Fireplace Fireboxes (A Complete Guide)

In Indoor Fireplaces, Wood Burning Fireplaces by James O'KellyFebruary 8, 2021Leave a Comment

The firebox in a fireplace can be considered as the most important part or aspect of any open wood burning fireplace. A firebox is where all fires are built and …

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What Is An Electric Fireplace?

In Electric Fireplaces, Indoor Fireplaces by James O'KellyAugust 4, 2020Leave a Comment

Electric fireplaces are a common way to bring the experience of having a real fire in a fireplace into your home without the downsides of having to setup, maintain and …

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Does Firewood Need To Be Split To Season?

In Firewood, Indoor Fireplaces by James O'KellyApril 30, 2020Leave a Comment

The process of turning wet wood into useable firewood through seasoning can be lengthy. There are a number of things you need to consider to help firewood season properly including …

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What The Moisture Content Of Seasoned Firewood Should Be

In Firewood, Indoor Fireplaces by James O'KellyApril 29, 20203 Comments

The seasoning process helps to naturally dry out wood so that it can be used effectively as firewood. There are recommended moisture levels for firewood but the seasoning process can …

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How Long Firewood Should Be Seasoned For

In Firewood, Indoor Fireplaces by James O'KellyApril 28, 20201 Comment

Wood needs to be dried out before it can be used efficiently as firewood. Drying out firewood can be achieved through the seasoning process, which helps to naturally lower the …

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How To Tell If Firewood Is Seasoned (What It Looks Like)

In Firewood, Indoor Fireplaces by James O'KellyApril 27, 2020Leave a Comment

In order for wood to burn efficiently on a fire it needs to be dry enough. Firewood can be dried out through seasoning which naturally lowers the moisture content of …

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