April 8, 2021
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There’s nothing quite like sitting around the warm glow of a fire outdoors with friends. There are many ways to enjoy this comfort at your own home in Wausau, WI with an outdoor fire pit or fire table. But if you choose to have one installed, how do you know which option is best for you? At first glance, fire tables and outdoor fire pits can seem like basically the same thing. It’s true that they share a lot of characteristics on paper: they’re both outdoor sources of fire meant to serve as a gathering space, and they are often... View Article
March 25, 2021
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There are so many wonderful things about spring, when the dark and cold weather of winter is replaced by sun and warmth and greenery coming back to lawns all over. But best of all, it signals the return of grilling season. For some, grilling season runs year-round regardless of weather. For most of us, though, freezing temperatures and early sunsets don’t make for a great grilling experience. But the return of spring changes all that. Now that the time is officially here (according to the calendar, at least), it’s high time you do some spring grilling prep in Wausau, WI.... View Article
March 9, 2021
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If you have a wood-burning stove in your home or are interested in installing one, you might wonder whether you can use it for cooking. The answer is yes—wood stoves have been used throughout the course of time for cooking meals and heating homes alike. In fact, doing so can help you save money, as you’re able to use the heat from the stove for multiple purposes. They’re also power-outage proof, meaning you can rely on them for some basic cooking if your electric appliances are not currently available. Here’s an overview of some tips for wood stove cooking in... View Article
February 23, 2021
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If you typically itemize your taxes each year and you have a pellet stove in Wausau, WI, you might qualify for a new wood and pellet stove tax credit that will apply beginning in the 2021 tax year. At the very end of December, Congress signed a spending and pandemic relief package into law. Nestled away among the extensive language of this bill was a tax credit for wood and pellet stoves, something that has long been sought after by people who use and manufacture these products. These systems, both for space heating and whole-home heating, now qualify for renewable... View Article
February 11, 2021
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Even though you may not think about it much, the reality is that many house fires start due to the buildup of creosote in the interior of the chimney. Homeowners neglect cleaning their chimneys despite this risk. In the 19th century, when homes were heated via fireplaces, chimney sweeps were in demand because homeowners knew about the importance of keeping the chimney clean to prevent fires. Today, however, this is something of a forgotten art. You may be wondering when to clean your fireplace in Wausau, WI. This is a job best left to the professionals who know how to... View Article
