Living in Canada, we have learned to embrace the cold. There are many wonderful qualities to living in a four season country, but our energy bills definitely do not make the top ten list. Canadians look for ways to save money on their electricity bills every winter, and most of them include goi...

Do you live in rural Ottawa and currently have an uncertified wood burning stove, wood burning insert, fireplace, or wood burning masonry fireplace installed in your home? Then you may be eligible to participate in Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association of Canada's Ottawa Wood Burning Cha...

As the air outside gets cooler with the coming season, you may be thinking about ways to heat your home this winter that are energy- and cost-efficient. A wood stove can be both! Wood stoves offer an affordable way to heat your home or cottage in the winter, look great, and also provide a plac...

As the calendar creeps down to its last few pages, it's time to start preparing for the colder weather. This includes winterizing your abodes, whether it be the cottage, cabin, or even your house. If you're thinking about getting more use out of your cottage or cabin this year and makin...

If you're in the market for a wood stove or a fireplace, you're likely weighing the pros and cons of each. Which one is safer, more efficient, or environmentally friendly? Is one more practical than the other? Will you use one more? Which one looks the nicest? There are many factors tha...