Use Fireplace Inserts to Save Money and Heat

A recent New York Times article proclaims that Americans are ending their love affair with their fireplaces for a variety of reasons. Health concerns — wood smoke contains some of the same particulates as cigarette smoke — and environmental awareness tops the list. One way to enjoy the fireplace's glow while minimizing health and environmental risks is by using a fireplace insert, which reduces heat loss by up to 60 percent, and doesn't blow woodsmoke into your conditioned space.

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