Our Favorite Wood Fireplace Inserts in 2026
Our favorite wood fireplace insert is the Montpelier-II from Vermont Castings. Wood burning fireplace inserts with blowers provide home warming heat for a fraction of the cost of heating with oil or electricity. Wood heat is warmth that you can feel deep in your bones. Burn wood to stay warm & save money. The average […]
What Does a Wood Fireplace Install Cost in 2026?
Burning wood for heat is a special way to warm a home. Households lucky enough benefit from wood fireplaces enjoy tremendous peace of mind, security and comfort in uncertain times. No outside force has any impact on your home’s warmth! Folks love that wood heat is dictated by their own efforts. Wood heat is a […]
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?
Quick History of Vermont Castings – Understand the Past to See the Future Starting in 1975, Vermont Castings pioneered delivery of high quality wood stoves via an extensive dealer network evolving from a mail order and factory showroom model. The genius customer relations approach of Vermont Castings was led by the likes of Murray Howell, […]
How to Best Store Firewood for Winter?
What are 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 […]
What is Crib Wood vs. Cord Wood? – EPA Wood Stove Testing
The shift from crib wood testing to representative cordwood testing is an important step in improving wood stove efficiency for the future. The Environmental Protection Agency has extremely rigid testing requirements for wood stoves. These have changed over the years and influence the wood stoves being manufactured in 2024. Let’s dive into the Environmental Protection […]