Katie Conaway
Feb. 222018
February is the time to finalize mild weather vacations and start thinking of purchasing shorts. Not so fast on the shorts, if anything, history has shown us that winter has...
Feb. 132018
Own a wood burning stove? Is it used as the primary source of heat? If so, it’s important to assess whether it is working to the best of its’ ability....
Jan. 302018
Experiencing a harsh winter? If you have been keeping cozy by a wood burning stove or fireplace, you also have a lot of wood ash from spent firewood. Wood ash...
Jan. 162018
All fifty states have experienced bitter cold temperatures recently. This has left people seeking warmth and comfort, often by firing up their wood burning fireplaces and stoves. With increased wood...
Dec. 182017
The United States is a country of many beliefs and traditions. During the December holidays, there are many ways to celebrate and decorate. Since the fireplace is usually the focal...
Dec. 112017
Wood burning fires are a wonderful part of the winter season. When it’s cold and frigid outside, nothing lifts the spirits from winter gloom better than a roaring, wood burning...
Nov. 272017
Have you ever gathered around a wood burning fireplace to enjoy a traditional Yule log? No? That’s probably because for most Americans, the Christmas tradition of the Yule Log means...
Nov. 132017
Looking back to Thanksgivings past, I remember too many people in the kitchen, side dishes and pies jockeying for position in the oven and a very stressed-out hostess too exhausted...
Oct. 232017
Some of the best Halloween parties are held outdoors. Why? Because guests can soak in all the fall colors and smells and set the tone for a spooky encounter. Halloween...
Oct. 162017
Before you purchase firewood, make sure to explore how much wood you may need to stock up on for the winter burning season. It starts with why. Do you need...