The Chimney Care Handbook: Expert Insights for Safe & Efficient Fires

Unlock essential chimney maintenance and safety knowledge with our comprehensive chimney care handbook. Learn about chimney types, proper cleaning schedules, fire prevention, and why professional inspections matter. Keep your family safe and your wood-burning system performing efficiently year-round. Continue Reading

Using and Maintaining Your Gas Fireplace with Ease

A gas fireplace provides warmth, ambiance, and a cozy focal point for any room. This guide covers essential tips for using and maintaining your gas fireplace, from understanding key components to troubleshooting common issues. Discover how to keep your fireplace operating safely and efficiently, ensuring it remains a reliable source of comfort and cherished family memories for years to come. Continue Reading

Spotless Fireplace Glass in Minutes with These Insider Tips

Keeping your fireplace glass clean is essential for enjoying the ambiance of your living room. While gas and wood-burning fireplaces require slightly different maintenance, both can be cleaned effectively with the right products and techniques. By following these insider tips, you can say goodbye to dirty fireplace glass and enjoy a spotless, sparkling fireplace. Continue Reading

WOOD STOVES: GREEN HEAT OR ENVIRONMENTAL HARM

Discover how modern wood-burning stoves offer an eco-friendly heating solution, reducing carbon emissions and providing cost savings, all while creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for your home! Continue Reading

Fire Safety for Kids: 15 Tips to Keep Them Safe

Equip your kids with essential fire safety skills with these 15 life-saving tips. Learn how to create effective escape plans, handle emergencies, and safely manage open fires to ensure your family’s safety in any fire situation. Continue Reading

THE 20 BEST FIREPLACE ACCESSORIES YOU MUST HAVE TO UPDATE YOUR FIREPLACE

Discover essential accessories that elevate your fireplace from ordinary to extraordinary. From stylish log carriers to sleek ash buckets and more, these must-have items are game changers! Continue Reading

Ultimate BBQ Accessories Guide: Elevate Your Grilling Game

When it comes to mastering the art of barbecue, having the right accessories can make all the difference. Whether you're a seasoned grill master or just getting started, these essential BBQ accessories will help you take your grilling game to the next level. Gloves Let's start with the basics - gloves. Overcome the limitations of... Continue Reading

Cooking for a Crowd: What and How

Prepare to elevate your BBQ game with expert guidance from "We Love Fire," ensuring your event for a large crowd is absolutely spectacular! Continue Reading

BBQ Anywhere: Creative Ways to Grill Without a Backyard

Imagine savoring barbecue without a backyard or grill. Discover tips from WE LOVE FIRE® for enjoying BBQ flavors in any space, no traditional equipment needed! Continue Reading

BBQ for Beginners

Barbecuing is a fun and tasty way cook your food. Here's a beginner's guide on how to BBQ right. Continue Reading

Gas Fireplace Efficiency: How to Maximize Savings

Gas fireplaces aren't just about cozy ambiance. Did you know they can actually help you save on energy bills? Let's dive into how gas fireplace efficiency works, the best models for your home, and why they make a surprisingly practical addition. Continue Reading

Certified Wood Fireplace Inspections: Stay Safe & Compliant

Discover the essential guide to safe wood burning practices in Canada with WETT Inc.'s comprehensive training and certification program, ensuring peace of mind for your family and property. Continue Reading

Gas Fireplace Safety: 9 Essential Questions Answered

Discover essential gas fireplace safety tips: from starters to logs. Learn about installation, operation, and potential hazards. Ensure a cozy, worry-free ambiance in your home! Continue Reading

Wood Fireplace Safety: Enjoy a Cozy & Secure Home

Discover fireplace safety tips for embracing warmth and comfort. Educate, equip, and maintain for worry-free enjoyment. Continue Reading

12 Essential Wood Burning Tips for Efficiency & Safety

Wood stove and fireplace enthusiasts cherish the warmth of a crackling fire, but safety is paramount when considering these cozy additions to your home. Whether you're already using a wood stove or contemplating adding one, prioritizing safety, equipment selection, and maintenance is critical. To help safeguard your family and home, here are 12 essential wood... Continue Reading

5 Challenges With Burning Wood And What To Do About It

In this article we’re going to discuss typical questions that come up regarding burning wood. Specifically, let’s talk about the efficiency of wood burning equipment, routine maintenance that’s necessary, safety concerns for you and your loved ones, sustainability and fuel costs. If you’re thinking about adding a wood-burning fireplace, stove or fireplace insert to your... Continue Reading

Should Natural Gas Be Banned?

The issue of a natural gas ban is certainly a hot topic issue in the USA and Canada that could affect millions of people. The entire premise behind this controversy stems from attempts to reduce carbon emissions into the atmosphere and to improve public health. Some feel very passionate that there are compelling reasons to... Continue Reading

Will a Wood Burning Stove Increase my Homeowners Insurance?

This is a good question that comes up rather frequently. The answer may surprise you! No one is willing to take unnecessary risks when it comes to burning wood. Not your WE LOVE FIRE® expert, not the installers, and certainly not you, the homeowner. So, first and foremost on everyone’s mind is the safety and... Continue Reading

How to Measure Arched Fireplace Doors

We’ve explained how to measure for a new set of doors for your gas fireplace, a zero clearance wood-burning fireplace and a masonry fireplace. But what about a masonry fireplace that was made with an arched opening? Is there any way to have a new set of doors made, so you will be able to... Continue Reading

Hearth Pads for Wood-Burning Stoves

A hearth pad is “heat protection for your floor”. It’s a specific, dedicated, non-combustible surface that’s installed under and around all four sides of a wood-burning stove. Its purpose is two-fold. First, any hot sparks or burning embers that may pop out the appliance will fall harmlessly on the hearth pad and burn out. And... Continue Reading

BBQ Sauce Safety: What You Need to Know Before You Slather

If you're like most people, you love a good BBQ sauce on your ribs, brisket, or pulled pork. But before you slather that sauce all over your meat, you should know a few things about BBQ sauce safety. Since BBQ sauce safety seems to be of great concerns to many, our experts are more than... Continue Reading

All About Gas Fireplaces: Buying Advice

ARE GAS FIREPLACES WORTH IT? Most people spend the majority of their time in only two or three rooms in their home. Here’s a question to ponder? Why run your furnace, that uses 80,000 to 100,000 BTUs of gas, when a gas fireplace will comfortably heat the area you’re normally in, using only 1/4 or... Continue Reading

BBQ: Delicious or Dangerous?

Are BBQ Ribs Healthy? Ah, BBQ ribs. The quintessential summer food. What's not to love? Tender, juicy meat, slathered in tangy, smoky sauce. But let's be real. BBQ ribs aren't exactly health food. They're high in fat and calories, and loaded with sodium. But don't let that stop you from enjoying them. There are ways... Continue Reading

The History of BBQ: A Journey from Cavemen to Cookouts

Join us on a journey through time, as we uncover surprising facts, pirate legends, and the real meaning behind those three little letters: B-B-Q. You might be surprised to learn... Continue Reading

All About Gas Fireplace Inserts: Buying Advice

ARE GAS FIREPLACE INSERTS WORTH IT? That old fireplace in your living room hasn’t cranked out any heat in years. The firebox is decorated with candles, baskets, mirrors and other creative craft projects. Maybe there’s a couch pushed up against it in an attempt to reduce the cold air spilling into the living room. Does... Continue Reading

BBQ: From Newbie to Pitmaster in No Time

So, you recently bought or received a new grill/charcoal BBQ*. You can't wait to slap meat on the grill and invite your friends. Unfortunately, your first attempts are 'Meh.' What went wrong? You followed the recipe, after all. * TERM EXPLANATION: Grilling refers to cooking at high temperatures or searing meat. A Grill is typically... Continue Reading

How to Stack Cordwood

If you have recently purchased a wood burning fireplace, stove or insert or if you’re a seasoned old wood tick, this article has important details regarding stacking and drying your fuel supply. It’s critical to burn dry wood, but is there a best way to stack and allow wood to dry? Please keep reading to... Continue Reading

Electric fireplace: How to?

The appeal of an electric fireplace is no surprise. The vibrant colors and lighting effects are truly astounding! They make a wonderful focal point to any room. And, they’re so easy to operate. There can be many questions that come up when discussing electric fireplaces. This is another article that is intended to answer more... Continue Reading

Buying Advice for Gas Fireplaces Part 2

In Part 1 of this series, we discussed the differences between a zero clearance (ZC) gas fireplace, a fireplace insert and a gas log set. In this article, we’ll focus on specific questions regarding ZC gas fireplaces and practical tips along with solid suggestions when shopping for one. ARE GAS FIREPLACES WORTH IT? Both the... Continue Reading

How do I get rid of rust on my wood stove?

Whether it’s steel or cast iron, rust on a wood-burning stove can certainly be an eyesore in your home. Rust will detract from the beauty and attractiveness of the appliance. With a little time, a lot of elbow grease and the right products, you can restore that old wood burning stove into one looking like... Continue Reading

Electric Fireplace : How they Work

Electric fireplaces are more popular than ever. Their beauty, versatility, cleanliness, and performance are truly impressive. In this article, we’ll discuss several frequent questions that often arise when the subject of electric fireplaces comes up. How does an electric fireplace work? Do electric fireplace really heat? How to operate an electric fireplace? How long can... Continue Reading

Buying advice for gas fireplaces, gas inserts & gas logs

This is the first in a series of articles that will provide sound advice if you are planning a building or remodeling project and have plans to include a gas hearth product. To begin with, it’s important to know and understand the differences between a gas fireplace, a gas fireplace insert and a gas log... Continue Reading

Electric Fireplaces: Accessories

You've purchased an electric fireplace, and you're now wondering about options and accessories to enhance its look. These questions come to mind: What are the manufacturer's offers? Will it improve the appeal and looks of the fireplace? Would any accessories be worth spending a little extra money? This article will give you a perspective on... Continue Reading

Fireplace Mantels: How to Build & Install a Mantel Safely

Whether you're updating an existing fireplace or building a new one, a wood mantel adds character and charm. But safety is paramount! Learn essential clearances and DIY installation tips to ensure your wood mantel is both beautiful and safe for your gas or wood-burning fireplace. Continue Reading

General advice: electric fireplaces

Electric fireplaces are very popular, and for good reasons. The colored lighting effects, several different media options, super convenient and easy to use are just some of the reasons why electric fireplaces are so prevalent in homes today. If you’re thinking of an electric fireplace for your home, there may be some questions you’ve been... Continue Reading

How fireplaces work ?

There are two types of wood burning fireplaces: masonry and zero-clearance (or factory built) models. How they are built and the components used during installation are different, but the principles of how they work is the same. So, let’s discuss the basics of how a wood burning fireplace operates. THE MOST IMPORTANT DETAIL! Combustion air,... Continue Reading

What’s best … a fireplace, stove or insert?

If you are contemplating adding a new hearth appliance to your home, you have lots of options. Should it be a fireplace, stove or insert? You should also decide whether it’s going to be a wood, gas, electric or pellet model. Let’s talk about the applications of these three types of products, some of their... Continue Reading

Electric Fireplace: General Installation

Hello again, in this installment we will answer your questions about installing an electric fireplace. Can I install an electric fireplace in a wall? How to install an electric fireplace? How to install an electric insert? Where to install an electric fireplace? Where to plug in an electric fireplace? Who installs electric fireplaces? What about... Continue Reading

Are electric fireplaces energy efficient?

With energy costs going up, you may be wondering if an electric fireplace is a good fit for your family. If you’re thinking of an electric fireplace for your home, you undoubtedly have some questions you’d like answered before you buy. Questions like: Are electric fireplaces energy efficient? Are electric fireplaces expensive to run? Will... Continue Reading