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How to Properly Vent a Pellet Stove

Pellet stoves, run on wood pellets, which means they require good ventilation and regular maintenance to keep homes safe, the air inside clean and ensure the stove is functioning properly....

How to Properly Vent a Pellet Stove

Pellet stoves, run on wood pellets, which means they require good ventilation and regular maintenance to keep homes safe, the air inside clean and ensure the stove is functioning properly....

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How to Maintain Your Pellet Stove: Tips for Cleaning...

Pellet stoves provide an easy-to-use, eco-friendly solution to heating your home. However, to maximize their effectiveness, they need to be regularly tended to. Regular pellet stove maintenance will keep your...

How to Maintain Your Pellet Stove: Tips for Cleaning...

Pellet stoves provide an easy-to-use, eco-friendly solution to heating your home. However, to maximize their effectiveness, they need to be regularly tended to. Regular pellet stove maintenance will keep your...

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How to Reduce and Clean Black Glass on Your Wood Stove

One of the main benefits of owning a wood stove is enjoying the mesmerizing beauty of a rolling, powerful fire. However, when glass becomes black with soot, the glow of...

How to Reduce and Clean Black Glass on Your Wood Stove

One of the main benefits of owning a wood stove is enjoying the mesmerizing beauty of a rolling, powerful fire. However, when glass becomes black with soot, the glow of...

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How to Light a Pellet Stove

Pellet stoves are an efficient source of heat in many homes, however, if you are new to the world of wood pellet stove heating, you may be unsure how to...

How to Light a Pellet Stove

Pellet stoves are an efficient source of heat in many homes, however, if you are new to the world of wood pellet stove heating, you may be unsure how to...

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What are Wood Pellets?

Due to high oil and gas costs and growing environmental concerns, many homeowners turn to biomass fuels as a clean heating alternative. Pellet stoves are one option instead of oil,...

What are Wood Pellets?

Due to high oil and gas costs and growing environmental concerns, many homeowners turn to biomass fuels as a clean heating alternative. Pellet stoves are one option instead of oil,...

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Fire stove in a sporty winter room

How to Maintain Your Pellet Stove: Tips for Cleaning...

Pellet stoves provide an easy-to-use, eco-friendly solution to heating your home. But to maximize their effectiveness, they need to be regularly tended to. Regular pellet stove maintenance will keep your...

How to Maintain Your Pellet Stove: Tips for Cleaning...

Pellet stoves provide an easy-to-use, eco-friendly solution to heating your home. But to maximize their effectiveness, they need to be regularly tended to. Regular pellet stove maintenance will keep your...

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