House of Fire Blog

Not in the New England area, or simply want your favorite Dean's products delivered right to your door? Dean's online store is now open for business! With new products added every day, our online store makes it easier than ever to purchase the highest quality products...

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NexGen™ Fyre Wood-Burning Stoves & InsertsHave you heard about the new standards set in place by the EPA for 2020? Already, Travis Industries has not only met these requirements but exceeded them to a degree unheard of in the industry. NexGen-Fyre™ takes non-catalytic...

Open fireplaces in the home have been around for centuries and aren't going away anytime soon. The problem? These fireplaces are so antiquated and inefficient they may as well burn money...even when they are not in use. To add to this, they are also outdated in terms...

Most of us remember - and many of us still enjoy - heating up by a wood stove or fireplace after a day of working or playing outside. Today's modern wood heating options are clean, safe, and affordable for any home's needs. Whether wood is your only source of heat or...

Kip Rumens of Travis Industries teaches you how to use your moisture meter for your Fireplace Xtrordinair or Lopi wood insert, stove, or fireplace. You'll learn how to burn wood in these units more efficiently with seasoned, dry fuel!

Ventless, vent-free, or unvented, these units have become so commonplace in New England homes and hearth shops that many customers don't even think to question their place in the world of hearth appliances. The misconceptions surrounding ventless units are so...