by Johanna Dorn | Nov 13, 2014 | Energy Efficient
With the arrival of November, fall is nearly halfway over. Now is the perfect time to cozy up in that favorite sweater and enjoy the colorful leaves and crisp air. This is the season to sip hot apple cider and huddle around a toasty bonfire, roasting marshmallows....
by Johanna Dorn | May 15, 2014 | Energy Efficient, Stove Options
One of the most energy-efficient ways of heating your home, a pellet stove offers many more benefits to its owners than disadvantages, according to an article “How Pellet Stoves Work,” from the HowStuffWorks website. A hot new trend in home heating, pellet stoves use...
by Johanna Dorn | Mar 31, 2014 | Energy Efficient, Fireplace Options
We can all admit that our bills can get a little high when the weather outside turns cold. When people see these prices, it isn’t unusual for homeowners to see where they can trim. Often times, they will cut back on household maintenance. However, this is not the...
by Johanna Dorn | Jan 13, 2014 | Energy Efficient, Patio Options, Wood Stoves
Burgers, hot dogs, and chicken are just the beginning of what you can cook on your grill on a hot summer day. But what if you could do a different kind of cooking with a grill that costs about the same as your gas grill and can give you money back? Pellet grills are...
by Johanna Dorn | Nov 11, 2013 | Energy Efficient, Fireplace Options, Uncategorized, Wood Stoves
Deciphering the Jargon of Your Wood Stove Stove Size & Square foot Heating Capacity: Expected heating capacity of the stove for the Southern Maryland climate. Based on proper wood supply, good draft, a well insulated house with 8’ ceilings, & good stove...
by Johanna Dorn | Nov 1, 2013 | Energy Efficient, Fireplace Options
Converting Your Wood burning Fireplace to Gas Logs Deciding whether or not to convert from a wood burning fireplace to gas logs is a difficult decision for any homeowner. It is one that should not be taken lightly since there are many different factors that play a...
