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Global warming threatens to change the entire world as we know it, but these alternative fuels could significantly slow down the entire process. 1. Biochar The most remarkable thing about biochar is that it is a form of charcoal made entirely from agricultural waste. Biochar produces gas generating energy, and a stable form of carbon [...]

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admin on November 16th, 2009

This selection of 10 fireplaces should be at the top of every geeks Santa list this Christmas. 1. Rotating fireplace with “optional” remote This Diva is always the center of attention. What else would you call a rotating remote controlled fireplace that comes with a LCD television and a DVD player? The remote feature is [...]

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admin on November 11th, 2009

Creating warmth and glow in posh dwellings, these 15 unique and elegant fireplaces are far, far more than simply ways to generate heat. To many, fireplaces are just a source of heat. To the wealthy, a fireplace can act as an art form. 1. Pictofocus 1450 Pictofocus offers clean lines and a large curved glass [...]

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admin on November 10th, 2009

I find it so strange that fireplaces always manage to stand against the test of time. Here is a collection of 12 fireplaces that hold their own against the ravages of mother nature. 1. Snowy Moor The old house is gone, but the fireplace remains. This photo was taken on an evening walk in the [...]

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admin on November 2nd, 2009

The following 15 fireplaces are at the cutting-edge of modern fireplace design. 1. Fireplace In a Can We have managed to put everything else in a can, so why can’t we do the same thing with fire? Designer Camillo Vanacore must have been thinking the very same thing when he dreamed up this portable, encapsulated [...]

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admin on October 30th, 2009

These are the basic procedures in operating a wood-stove. As in anything else, skill will come with practice, and with skill comes efficient operation. The nice thing about operating a woodstove efficiently is that this is the safest mode of operation, too. Safety is basic to every step in heating with wood. Here are more [...]

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admin on October 21st, 2009

Where to Find Free Firewood? If you do not have an adequate supply of wood on your own property, and you do not want to pay for it by the cord, there are a number of other ways to find it 1. Neighbours and Friends Ask neighbours and friends if you may clear out any [...]

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admin on October 20th, 2009

Professional, certified wood stove installation experts can be located in your local phone book’s yellow pages or through home and garden shops. Proper installation of wood burning stoves requires expert knowledge of the safety regulations and inspections required to ensure the wood stove measures up to fire regulations and environmental standards. Installing a wood stove [...]

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