Come along with Hearth.com and see how stovepipe and venting are manufactured. This tour of HeatFab in Western Ma. is educational and informative.
See top entry in the Index at:
http://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/visits/
or
Posted by Webmaster on Sunday, April 13, 2008
A new Burn Time Calculator has been created at:
http://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/articles/burn_time_calculator
The calculator allows you to choose your wood burning stove type and the cubic feet of the firebox. The guide then calculates an estimated wood load in pounds, plus the BTU per hour OUTPUT you can expect over the length of 4,6,8 and 10 hour burns.
We hope our readers enjoy this new feature!
Posted by Webmaster on Monday, January 28, 2008
An audio history of the Hearth Business and Green Movement that will constantly be updated with new stories and interviews.
The main Hearth Talk Podcast page is at:
http://www.hearth.com/podcast/podcast.xml
The newest audio programs will always be listed on top. If you are a regular listener, then you can subscribe to the podcasts in a number of ways - that way you will automatically know when new programs are posted. Our suggestion is to download Apples free iTunes, which has an entire Podcast directory in the iTunes music store. If you go to that section and enter “Issod” or Hearth Talk, you will see our Podcast come up, and then you can subscribe or download various episodes.
These can then be listened to on your computer, on your mp3 player….or even moved to CD and played in your car.
We hope you enjoy this new Hearth.com feature.
Posted by Webmaster on Wednesday, October 03, 2007
Hearth.com is pleased to welcome Alexander Manufacturing Company and their fine wood rack products.
With any type of product, there is usually a grade. Some would say Good, Better and Best, but we can add plain lousy to that, as is evidence by so many of the products that seem to be disposable these days!
However, when it comes to the subject of racks to hold firewood - mostly outdoor models - there are none that I have heard of are made as well as those by Alexander Manufacturing Company - under the brand name of Woodhaven.
It might seem that just a couple pieces of old lumber will do for a log rack….but if you have a nice house and a nice property, that could end up being the single ugliest “feature” of your yard….to say nothing of the insect, rot and unwanted animals that such a setup will produce.
Woodhaven is the type of company that you don’t see very much these days - 100% American made - family owned and staffed by qualified craftspeople making the finest products possible. These racks are made from heavy steel, and powder coated (the best outdoor finish) for years of service. Woodhaven also pioneered heavy canvas top covers, which allows the wood to season properly.
Please take a look at these fine products at: http://www.firewoodracks.com/
Posted by Webmaster on Wednesday, July 04, 2007
Regency Fireplace Products is a premier manufacturer of quality fireplaces, freestanding stoves and inserts. The Regency brands - Regency, Hampton, Excalibur and Palace are unique in that they provide the consumer the ability to customize the look of their fireplace with a mix and match design system. Regency Fireplace Products stands behind all of its products by offering a lifetime guarantee of quality craftsmanship.
Hearth.com is pleased to have Regency Fireplace Products as our newest Gold Sponsor. These sponsor are supporting the web site by making certain we can continue to add new features, upgrade our software and computer servers and help more and more of the Hearth community.
A big THANK YOU to Regency Fireplace for their help!
See the full product line at: http://www.regency-fire.com
Posted by Webmaster on Sunday, January 21, 2007
Where are the best prices on pellets, firewood, coal, corn and even LP and Fuel Oil? The new Fuel Price reporting system on Hearth.com allows our readers to post the prices of fuels in their area, as well as read those posted by others. The guide will only be useful if YOU help by noting the price of fuel in your area and sharing it with others.
The new Guide is at:
http://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/fuels
Note: anyone can read the guide, but if you want to become a “price spotter” and post your own prices, you must register in Forum area using the link provided on the Guide page.
Posted by Webmaster on Friday, November 03, 2006
A new slide show AND video tour of a Pellet plant in New England. See the amazing machines which make this popular fuel.
Follow this link to our “Visit to” section in order to start your tour.
Posted by Webmaster on Monday, October 16, 2006
American Energy Systems, makers of Corn, Pellet, Biomass and Wood burning systems, has become a GOLD sponsor of Hearth.com. This company has a unique story and products to match. From freestanding stoves to fireplace inserts to central heating systems, if you want to burn Corn, Pellets and many future fuels (barley, cherry pits, peanut hull pellets), look at the AES Magnum stoves.
AES believes that the popularity of pellet stoves will cause demand for Pellets to exceed supply, causing shortages and price hikes. Also, many areas of the country have access to other fuels such as corn, peanut hulls and other biomass. Therefore, the best course of action for a consumer is to procure a stove which is capable of burning multiple fuels.
We at Hearth.com are pleased to welcome this dynamic and growing company as a Gold Sponsor. These sponsors allow us to continue to bring you top notch content and services for no cost to you.
Visit AES at: http://www.magnumheat.com/
Posted by Webmaster on Friday, September 08, 2006
A number of new articles on Corn have been published in the Hearth.com Main Informational Section. These articles should give readers a good background in the fuel and allow folks to make an educated decision as to whether a corn stove will fit their needs.
The Direct Article Links follow:
http://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/articles/corn_as_fuel (Intro)
http://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/articles/corn1 (Info about corn and heat value, etc.)
http://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/articles/buying_and_storing_corn (how to buy and store corn)
C’mon and read up - let’s get Corny together and promote this new home-grown and renewable fuel.
Posted by Webmaster on Friday, August 25, 2006
Hearth.com is pleased to welcome Brick-Anew to our web site. This company features an exclusive paint product which can make outdated fireplaces appear new again. In addition, they sell a full range of Fireplace Doors and accessories. Please check them out at:
http://www.brick-anew.com/
Posted by Webmaster on Thursday, June 15, 2006
This will be an amazing resource as it will let ALL the Hearth.com participants create and edit/improve articles.
Submission from the trade and the general public are welcome.
Some examples of possible articles:
1. How to clean a chimney
2. How to build a wood shed
3. The history of Lopi Stoves
4. How to line a chimney
and other such factual or historial entries. Please note that most articles will be subject to continual editing, addition and improvement - that’s what Wiki is all about!
Please see the new Wiki and add to our knowledge at: http://www.hearthwiki.com
Posted by Webmaster on Thursday, June 15, 2006
There are numerous ways to upgrade an existing fireplace - even without installing a fireplace insert or stove. The article at:
http://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/articles/upgrading_fireplace provides a guide to products and methods which will result in more heat and enjoyment from your hearth.
Posted by Webmaster on Friday, May 19, 2006
GOLD sponsors are special - these are companies that stand behind the educational mission of HearthNet and support us so that we can spend our time improving the site and the features.
Morso is a company with rich history in the stove business, with over 150 years of heating excellence. Not content to make stoves which look like others, a Morso has a distinct look - clean lines and details that those with style will appreciate.
Morso features a full line of Wood and Gas stoves and even a model which burns coal. Please take a moment to see their line at:
http://www.morsoe.com/us/index.html
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Central Heating has come back in a big way - but it's more efficient this time! New Horizon offers a full line of central heaters that can make the most of Solid Fuels like wood and coal. Their new "Wood Gasification" technology allows the most heat out of each piece of wood - while reducing smoke and creosote to almost nothing! Burning up to 12 hours on a single load, these boilers regulate the heat in your home just like your oil or gas heater.
With the cost of fuels going up and up, now is the time to look into solid fuel heating for your home.
See New Horizon at: New Horizon