Pellet stoves will have you handing some ash. The best recommendation to prevent ash on your skin is to wear gloves. However, maintenance with our stoves and fireplaces is so quick and simple that it’s tempting to quick empty an ash pan. Get Ash Off Your Skin If you get some ash on your skin, […]
Heating a Big, Drafty Old Farmhouse
Is your house old and drafty? Did you give up a long time ago on trying to save money while heating your drafty old house? There’s something to be said about living in an older house with tons of charm and loads of character, often featuring open staircases, big windows, built-ins, and two stories. Drafts […]
Heating with Corn is a Good Decision
Heating with corn is not a new option for homeowners, but for some this may be the first time they’ve given the method serious consideration. Whether traditional heating oil prices rise or become less available won’t matter if you make a plan to heat with renewable energy sources like corn and wood pellets. American Energy […]
11 Simple Steps to Living Green
Living green means something different to different people. Some people are making significant changes in their lives, while others are slowly taking steps to reduce their carbon footprint (and learning what that means). However, living more green does not need to be difficult. There are things individuals and families can do, while helping kids learn […]
Green Living with Pellet Stove Heat
Did you see us, American Energy Systems, on “Designing Spaces” which aired on Lifetime? “Designing Spaces’ Think Green believes it is time we take care of Planet Earth” and we couldn’t agree more! Learn more about green living and watch the episode now. Here is the episode on YouTube! Don’t forget to post this video […]