A fireplace is a centerpiece of a cozy living room. The modern wall mount electric fireplaces are elegant interior design pieces. An electric wall fireplace with the TV above is the favorite setup. Wall-mounted fireplaces are basically simplified versions of the traditional log-burning fireplaces. Those produced smoke, emissions and had low efficiency of burning wood. … Read more
Heating is the biggest energy consumer. In an average household, the bill for heating is usually the highest (for winter months, of course). Propane heaters one of the most cost-efficient ways of heating. They deliver more BTU per $ than electricity. This is due to the low price of propane and high burning energy-efficiency. That’s … Read more
Cozy tea in the garden while the first snow is falling. Outdoor patio heaters are designed to create just such moments. The most popular patio heaters are powered by propane. Most restaurants and bars with outdoor seating have propane heaters ready for the late fall and winter season. Outside propane patio heaters are not meant … Read more
“Today you can choose from a new generation of wood-burning appliances that are cleaner burning, more efficient, and powerful enough to heat many average-sized, modern homes.” (DOE On Wood Stoves) This is a direct quote about wood stoves by the US Department of Energy. It perfectly encapsulates why the currently best wood stoves are so … Read more
How many BTU furnace would fit your home perfectly? Most homeowners have difficulties figuring out what size of furnace do they need. Fortunately, calculating furnace size (be it natural gas, propane, or oil) is not rocket science. To help future furnace owners out, we have developed a simple furnace sizing calculator. You only need to … Read more
Natural gas is the most common way to power a furnace. That’s why all major brands – from Carrier, Trane, American Standard to Lennox – are racing to create the best gas furnaces. That race is pretty much just about one thing: Energy-efficiency. Why? Well, the biggest selling point of gas furnaces is that they … Read more
A lot of people want to use heating oil as a viable heating option. The low cost of oil for oil furnaces is one of the main reasons why homeowners justifiably find oil as the best power-source for heating. However, there is just so much unknown about furnace prices and installation costs. For example, the … Read more
The best furnace is the kind you don’t have to think or worry about. That’s exactly why electric furnaces are so popular. Convenience and safety are at the core of the best electric furnaces. Every home with access to electricity can safely install an electric heater for the winter season. The inner working of electric … Read more
Here’s the basic idea we men have about garage heating: Let’s get a space heater, several layers of clothing, and we’re good to go. However, season after season, it shows that freezing in our garage during winter is not the smartest idea. Getting the best garage heater to combat freezing outdoor temperatures makes all garage … Read more
Pellet stoves are the cleanest solid fuel, residential heating appliance. (US Department of Energy) Pellet stoves are becoming increasingly more popular in recent years. In fact, it’s not hard to see why so many homeowners are deciding to install a pellet stove in their living room. The best pellet stoves are a perfect marriage between … Read more