Homeowners are turning to wood-burning stoves for heat and even cooking. Energy-efficient stoves look great and cut down on utility costs.
How a Wood-Burning Stove Can Improve Your Home Décor
How to Disassemble Pacific Energy Wood Stoves
Recently I was lucky enough to have one of our top technicians, Tim, give me a guided tour of how to remove the most common replacement parts on Pacific Energy Stoves.
Recipe: Pineapple Teriyaki Sliders
As you’re getting the grill out of the garage or shed this weekend you’re probably wondering what new recipes you could try out this season besides regular old burgers. Well our friends from Napoleon have come up with a mouth-watering slider recipe that you will not want to miss.
How to Reduce Creosote Buildup and Keep Your Fireplace Glass Clean
If you have a fireplace or wood burning appliance, you have most likely been told that you need to have your chimney annually cleaned by a certified chimney sweep to remove creosote buildup.
Valentines Day BBQ Recipes
Sometimes you want to skip the long lines at the restaurants and make something extra-special at home, on your grill of course! Here are some Valentines Day Recipes to inspire you.
Use These 5 Easy Steps to Build a Fire in Your Fireplace
This time of year as the weather gets colder and colder, the relaxing crackle of burning wood and cozy warmth of dancing flames make the long evenings indoors more enjoyable.
How To Deal With Backdraft Issues
Does your wood stove or fireplace seem to create an unusually high amount of smoke in your home. Read on to learn more!
Preparing Your Home For Winter – Part 2
This is a follow-up to last year’s Preparing Your Home for Winter post – with some additional tips for winter home preparation.
To-Do List Before Lighting Your First Fire of the Season
Cold weather can send you running for a warm fire in your home. It can be dangerous, however, to run headlong into lighting a fire without proper preparation. Before you spark up your fireplace, go through the checklist below, to ensure the safety of your household.
Belleville Grand Opening a Great Success!
Our newest location in Belleville held a three day Grand Opening Celebration last month which was a great success!
Preparing Your Home for Winter!
Is your home prepared for winter? Here are some tips on winter preparation for your home.
Carleton Place Customer Appreciation Day Was A Great Time for All!
A big thank you to all those who attended our Carleton Place Customer Appreciation Event this past weekend.
BBQ Thanksgiving Turkey Recipes
It’s hard to believe the summer has past already, but with the coming of the cooler weather also comes time to celebrate the good things in life with friends and family, and to decide how to do the Thanksgiving turkey!
Recipe: Grill Roasted Salmon With Fresh Herbs & Feta
Grill Roasted Salmon With Fresh Herbs & Feta is tasty. Fragrant, fresh herbs and creamy, zesty feta top a meaty salmon fillet, when served with Crispy Roast Potatoes (just add some fresh dill and a squeeze of lemon) is perfect.
Smoked Sirloin Sandwich for National Sandwich Month
Did you know that August is National Sandwich Month? Well it is, and we’ve got a treat for you!
Recipe: BBQ Pulled Pork
Pulled pork is delicious, mouth-watering, amazing food – you know what can make it even better? Making it at home yourself!
Friendly Fires Community Events Update!
It’s that time of year again when outdoor community events are on almost every weekend! We’ve been busy participating in as many events as we can, all while running our popular BBQ classes, and this post is a quick wrap-up to let you know what we’ve been up to!
5 Father’s Day BBQ Recipes for Dad
A Sunday afternoon in June is the perfect time for a BBQ. To help make your Father’s Day festivities a little easier we’ve put together a list of 5 recipes to help answer that eternal question – “What to make for dinner?”
What you need to know about Primo Ceramic Kamado Grills
Whether you’re a BBQ enthusiast or a total beginner there is something that just feels right about cooking on a kamado ceramic grill. Read on to find out about the history of kamado grills, pros & cons, and why our customers love the Primo.
Charity BBQ Sale for Winter Warmth is Great Success!
This past weekend Friendly Fires teamed up with Nick and the crew from Gilmours on 38, a fantastic butcher shop in Harrowsmith, just north of Kingston.