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Best Ways to Heat Your Home Efficiently and Cost-Effectively

Best Ways to Heat Your Home Efficiently and Cost-Eff...

Finding the best way to heat your home can feel overwhelming, especially when energy costs climb and every option claims to be efficient. Understanding what is the most efficient way...

Best Ways to Heat Your Home Efficiently and Cost-Eff...

Finding the best way to heat your home can feel overwhelming, especially when energy costs climb and every option claims to be efficient. Understanding what is the most efficient way...

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A Complete Pellet Stove Troubleshooting Guide

A Complete Pellet Stove Troubleshooting Guide

Troubleshooting pellet stove issues doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Most pellet stove problems come down to a few common causes: airflow restrictions, dirty components, ignition issues or pellet quality.  This...

A Complete Pellet Stove Troubleshooting Guide

Troubleshooting pellet stove issues doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Most pellet stove problems come down to a few common causes: airflow restrictions, dirty components, ignition issues or pellet quality.  This...

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Fireplace Burn Time: How to Make Firewood Last Longer

Fireplace Burn Time: How to Make Firewood Last Longer

If you’ve ever found yourself constantly adding logs to your fire, you’re not alone. Understanding burn time, and how to make firewood last longer, is the secret to efficient, comfortable...

Fireplace Burn Time: How to Make Firewood Last Longer

If you’ve ever found yourself constantly adding logs to your fire, you’re not alone. Understanding burn time, and how to make firewood last longer, is the secret to efficient, comfortable...

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Can You Put a Fireplace Insert in an Existing Fireplace?

Can You Put a Fireplace Insert in an Existing Firepl...

Fireplace inserts are a popular upgrade for homeowners who want to refresh an outdated fireplace without a full renovation. But can you put a fireplace insert in an existing fireplace?...

Can You Put a Fireplace Insert in an Existing Firepl...

Fireplace inserts are a popular upgrade for homeowners who want to refresh an outdated fireplace without a full renovation. But can you put a fireplace insert in an existing fireplace?...

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Vermont Castings Marks a Milestone in Randolph, VT

Vermont Castings Marks a Milestone in Randolph, VT

A few short months ago, the heart of Randolph, Vermont beat a little stronger as Vermont Castings celebrated its 50th anniversary. A golden milestone for a brand that has become...

Vermont Castings Marks a Milestone in Randolph, VT

A few short months ago, the heart of Randolph, Vermont beat a little stronger as Vermont Castings celebrated its 50th anniversary. A golden milestone for a brand that has become...

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Best Firewood To Burn In Your Stove Or Fireplace Insert

Best Firewood To Burn In Your Stove Or Fireplace Insert

Choosing the best firewood to burn can feel confusing. With so many options, how do you know which wood will give you the most heat, the longest burn and the...

Best Firewood To Burn In Your Stove Or Fireplace Insert

Choosing the best firewood to burn can feel confusing. With so many options, how do you know which wood will give you the most heat, the longest burn and the...

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