Posts by mikeeide
In memory of Riaz Rahamatullah
The world lost another good one this week. I am sad to have to say this but my uncle Riaz Rahamatullah passed away Tuesday night. I am having a hard time coming to terms with this as I am sure a lot of you might be. You see if you had ever met Riaz, you…
Read MoreProof a New Fireplace Insert Can Update Your Home Design
Is a dirty wood-burning fireplace cramping your style? Fall in love with your hearth all over again. Heat & Glo fireplace inserts can transform an existing traditional masonry fireplace into a beautiful and efficient heat source, without a major renovation. You’ve got prime real estate sitting right in front of you, put it to good…
Read MoreUnique Fireplace Design Ideas: Thinking Beyond the Living Room
Warmth is a design element that is welcome in any space, so why limit the location of fireplaces? A living or family room is a natural fit for a hearth, and is where you’ll traditionally find one creating a fiery focal point in the heart of the home. But wouldn’t you also love taking that…
Read MoreSo Much More than Heat: The Benefits of Owning a Fireplace
When you think about fireplaces, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Heat, right? That is one of the greatest benefits of a fireplace – moving the thermometer in a positive direction. But there’s much more to a gas fireplace than heat. Convenience Even Boy Scouts struggle to light a fire from time…
Read MoreLow Maintenance Pellet Stoves Give You Free Time Like Never Before
If you already have a Harman pellet stove in your home, you are likely looking forward to a winter of comfort with minimal stove maintenance. As you may know, Harman pellet stoves are outfitted with today’s most advanced technologies, like programmable thermostats, automatic cleaning cycles, and our Pellet Pro System™ and our Exhaust Sensing Probe™,…
Read MoreHow to Get the All-Time Best Firewood: A Guide to Firewood Storage
There’s a nip in the air, the leaves are turning and autumn has officially arrived. Soon you’ll be stoking up the Quadra-Fire and enjoying the kind of home comfort and cozy heat only burning wood provides. We’re sharing time-honored tips and tricks for seasoning and storing your cordwood this fall. Whether you buy wood from…
Read MoreEvolution of Fire: A Brief History of Wood-Burning Stove Technology
For more than a million years, humans have harnessed the life-sustaining power of fire by burning wood. It provides warmth for our bodies, heat for cooking, warm water for washing – the essentials of life. As we have evolved, so have wood stoves and the technology built into them. It started thousands of years ago…
Read MoreFireplace Facts for Building Your First Home
If you’re building your first home, you know many decisions need to be made – choosing a reputable builder, deciding on the home’s layout, selecting flooring and countertops, and everything in between. Fireplaces are in a category all their own; no other amenity comes close in terms of adding coziness and atmosphere to your home.…
Read MoreTurn Your Home into Your Dream Home with Fireplace Ambience
The tradition of fire has gone modern. If you’re the type of person that enjoys the best of everything, the PRIMO is for you. This fireplace is all about home design without compromise, packed with innovative technology that allows you to have exactly what you want, when you want it The PRIMO gives homeowners complete…
Read MorePellet Heat Made Simple: Pellet Stoves with EASY Touch Controls
If you’ve ever struggled to get temperature-precise heating from a pellet or wood stove, or wish a pellet stove offered programmable settings or diagnostic indicators, you’ll love Harman’s EASY Touch Controls. Stoves with EASY Touch Controls, like the Harman Absolute43 pellet stove, provide maximum home comfort via multiple settings and an intuitive touch screen. From…
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