What Does a Wood Fireplace Insert Install Cost in 2026?
What does it cost to fully install a wood fireplace insert on average? A new wood fireplace insert fully installed is over $8,000 and a zero-clearance wood fireplace project is over $10,000, but can get expensive depending on your finishing preferences. Why burn wood for home heat? Burning wood for heat is a special way […]
Why the EPA Doesn’t Use Firewood for Testing? Cord v Crib Wood
Firewood Guide | Understanding Crib Wood, Cord Wood and the History of EPA Wood Stove Emissions Testing Firewood comes in all shapes and sizes. Any firewood you would burn in your home is not what is currently used by the EPA for testing the efficiency of wood stoves. Crib wood is often used instead of […]
Our Favorite Wood Fireplace Inserts in 2026
Why Should You Buy a Wood Burning Fireplace Insert? Wood burning fireplace inserts with blowers provide home warming heat for a fraction of the cost of heating with oil or electricity. Wood heating appliances heat where you live rather than wasting money heating the whole home. Wood heat is warmth that you can feel deep […]
Our Favorite Free Standing Wood Stove in 2026
Wood stoves are the reason our fireplace shop is in business. We are passionate about helping folks stay warm and save money. Vermont Castings has been the bedrock of that philosophy for nearly 50 years. Vermont Castings is an iconic brand for us wood stove nerds, not just because of the iconic look, but also […]
What to Look for in a Wood Burning Fireplace Insert?
Choosing the right wood burning fireplace insert can transform how you heat your home. Understanding the key differences between combustion systems will help you make the best choice for your needs and budget. There are two major combustion systems in the world of wood fireplace inserts. Five Essential Things Every Wood Insert Buyer Should Consider […]
What Makes a Vermont Castings Wood Stove So Special?
A Quick History of Vermont Castings – Understand the Past to See the Future Vermont Castings has been a community fixture and pioneer of high-quality woodstoves for over 50 years. Read more to explore the story of Vermonter ingenuity and innovative home heating technology. The Story of Vermont Castings Starting in 1975, Vermont Castings pioneered […]
How to Store Firewood for Winter?
The Basics of Firewood Storage for Wood Fireplace Burning Let your firewood breathe, but don’t let it get soaked with rain or snow. Cover the top. Let the sides breathe. Firewood stored outside must be covered on the top and free to breathe on the sides. Wrapping your wood in a tarp or plastic will […]