by Joshua Kelly | Dec 6, 2014 | Fireplace Options
Weather experts have predicted this year’s winter to be as frigid as the previous winter, and that has everyone thinking hard about the best ways to heat their homes. For homes that rely on gas-fueled fireplaces for a portion or all of the home’s heat, choosing...
by Joshua Kelly | Oct 30, 2014 | Fireplace Options, Pellet Stoves, Stove Options, Wood Stoves
The seasons have officially changed, and fall is in full swing. The chilly winds have colorful leaves fluttering to the ground, and everyone is rifling through their closets to find a jacket warm enough to fight off the crisp air. While everyone is raking leaves and...
by Joshua Kelly | Aug 22, 2014 | Fireplace Options
Homeowners today (and renters, too!) are always looking for better, more efficient ways to cut on household energy costs. Some choose to winterize or better insulate their homes. Others choose to upgrade appliances or fireplaces. But did you know that there is heating...
by Joshua Kelly | Aug 12, 2014 | Fireplace Options
When you think about hearth appliances, the fuels that most commonly come to mind are wood and gas, and both have great attributes and benefits. Wood-burning fireplaces bring a classic charm and ambience, and wood, as a fuel, tends to be affordable and easy to find....
by Joshua Kelly | Jul 25, 2014 | Fireplace Options
If you want to update the look of your hearth, an easy fireplace facelift is possible with a fireplace insert. Inserts also allow you to convert from one fuel type to another. At Tri-County Hearth and Patio Center, we carry wood-burning and gas fireplace inserts in...
by Joshua Kelly | Jun 24, 2014 | Fireplace Options
After the origin of controlled fire, you have to believe that the creation of fire pits followed shortly thereafter. And now here you sit with an empty backyard, with the exception of a grill and/or some outdoor furniture on your patio. Now is the perfect time to...