Planning a Labor Day Party-Ideas for the Grill
With summer just days from ending, so begins Labor Day party planning. As vegie gardens and farm stands overflow with tomatoes, zucchini and sweet corn, now is the time to start perusing your favorite recipe blog for late summer grilling recipes. But if your grill has seen better days, it may be time ...
How to Cook Ribs.
Many of our friends and neighbors in Pittsburgh are quite experienced throwing a few burgers and dogs on the grill. After all, most of our dinner tables move to the patio during the summer and we gather round for Sunday brunch during fall tailgate parties. However, it may only be on certain occasions that you’ll cook thos...
Gas grills are as easy as 1-2-3. Simply heat, grill and clean. They are a great option for the grilling aficionado or the weeknight chef and can include various features from a side-burner to a full-blown rotisserie spit. Gas grills account for about 60% of the grills sold in the United States and chances are you might already own one or you’...
Gas Grills: Buying Propane or Natural Gas
With Memorial Day just days away, what better way to ring in the unofficial start of summer than a cookout! There is simply nothing better than grilled hamburgers, hot dogs, corn on the cob and those famous Pittsburgh Potatoes.
With all the different grills to choose from, the most popular backyard grill ...
Birds are chirping, flowers are blooming, the sunning is shining, and your mouth is beginning to water at the very thought of some good barbeque. Finally, it is time to pull out the grill, invite some friends over, grab some drinks and have a good time.
Before you start planning that party and indulging in some spring grilling, first things first;...
Picking the Perfect Grill for Spring
Alright Pittsburgh, grilling season has arrived! After months of crockpot chili and oven roasted chicken we move our kitchens outside for summer favorites like grilled vegetables, shish kabobs and crowd pleasers like hamburgers & hot dogs! And, unless you’ve braved the cold winter grilling outside or ...
Improving the Value of Your Home with a New Fireplace
When you consider upgrading your home, you may want to renovate your kitchen or add a deck to the backyard. Maybe you haven’t considered getting a new fireplace, but you should know that gas, wood, and electric fireplaces are all popular choices for home upgrades.
Fireplaces can ...
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Improving the Value of Your Home with a New Fireplace
When you consider upgrading your home, you may want to renovate your kitchen or add a deck to the backyard. Maybe you haven’t considered getting a new fireplace, but you should know that gas, wood, and electric fireplaces are all popular choices for home upgrades.
Fireplaces can ...
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Tips for choosing a new Fireplace
When the chilly autumn days fade into cold winter nights, there’s nothing more satisfying than curling up next to a fire. Whether you are drawn in by the warmth or the charm, be sure to follow Ed’s WOODSHED tips when selecting the perfect fireplace for your home:
Design or function. First things fir...
The holiday season is right around the corner which means you will be entertaining family and friends. The Thanksgiving holiday is a perfect time to have a warm, crackling fire available to not only add warmth to the room, but to give guests a place other than the dining room table and kitchen to congregate.
Preparing Your Fireplace
Inspection: B...
Summer is officially behind us and the cold days of winter are getting closer and closer. Soon you will be thinking of ways to heat up your home to ward off the chill in the air. While a furnace is a great heating option, if you aren’t quite ready to turn it on this season or just want an additional heating source, then a natural gas fireplac...
It is hard to believe that fall is right around the corner. With cooler weather arriving soon, it is time to think about fireplace maintenance. Getting your fireplace ready for fall is necessary for the safety and security of your home and family.
Follow these tips to get your fireplace ready for use this fall:
Tip #1: Inspect
It is important to...
Grilling is a common pastime for many Americans. It brings people together and not to mention that food cooked on a grill has a unique flavor that is hard to replicate when cooking on a stove. If you’ve decided to purchase an outdoor gas grill, then bear in mind that you will want to be educated on the installation process. Knowing what is in...
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Tis the season for summer grilling. When throwing a barbeque it is important to prepare. This includes performing grill maintenance each season and inspecting your grill prior to cooking to confirm that it is working properly. There is nothing worse than inviting friends and family over for a barbeque and not having a grill to prepare the meat.
A ...
Summer is the perfect for spending time outdoors, which often means enjoying picnics and food from the grill. In fact, July is the most popular month for grilling. When grilling it is important to follow safety precautions to protect your family, your home and your property.
Preparation
Before you begin to grill it is important to prepare the are...
There are many choices for consumers who are interested in a supplemental heating element to use in addition to their home’s furnace. One such choice is an electric fireplace, which has many advantages for a homeowner. If you are trying to decide if an electric fireplace would be a good addition to your home, then check out the benefits and d...
Even though spring is here we are still seeing chilly days and nights in Pittsburgh. Having a warm fire heating up your home will keep you from having to run the furnace unnecessarily during the time of the year when the weather can fluctuate so rapidly. If you have a wood burning stove or fireplace you may have trouble starting your fire or keepin...
Pittsburgh’s spring weather can still see frigid temperatures evenings and there is nothing better than cozying up to the warm crackling of a fireplace on a cool evening. There are many benefits of having a fireplace. Fireplaces offer not only warmth, but comfort as well. They increase your home’s value and are sought after by homebuyer...
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A fireplace is a great addition to your home, but what fireplace style is best for you? The decision often depends on a variety of factors including space, ability to construct a fireplace, cost, and the type of aesthetic that you are looking for. Woodstoves, electric fireplaces, and gas fireplaces are great heating options for your home. Each of t...
Burning wood in your wood burning stove is not an exact science, but there are some basic techniques and tricks that you can use to have a long lasting and brilliant fire.
Choosing the Right Wood Burning Stove
First and foremost it is important to choose the correct stove for your needs. When choosing a wood burning stove, keep in mind how large ...
Winter is officially here and there is nothing more relaxing than cozying up to a crackling wood burning stove. A wood burning stove gives you an authentic burning fire and is a great heat source for your home....
Winter is almost here. The days of fall are coming to an end and soon the snow, sleet and freezing cold temperatures will be here. If you haven’t already, in a short time you will be using your fireplace to heat your home. It is important to make sure your fireplace is ready to use by following a few recommended safety and maintenance tips. W...
It’s fireplace season. With winter right around the corner, you may be thinking about starting a fire in your wood-burning fireplace. At this point you should have taken the steps to get your fireplace in good working order and ready to use To keep you and your family safe while enjoying the warm comfort of your fireplace, it is important to ...
It’s that time of year again. The trees have started changing color and cold weather will be here before you know it. Thoughts of cozying up with a blanket next to your fireplace are at the forefront of your mind, but is your fireplace ready for the changing season?
Before it gets too cold, it is time to see if your fireplace has been proper...
When grilling season kicks off everyone is ready for cookouts and delicious grilled food. Ready to get grilling? Here are some tips that will make you the grill master at your next cookout. There are two styles of grilling you can choose from when cooking with a Napoleon Grill, direct and indirect grilling.
Direct grilling is a high heat style of ...
Alternative energy and heating units have become more popular with the rise in oil and gas prices. It is now more efficient and less expensive to use different methods, such as fireplaces, to heat your home and can provide your house with character. One of the best and most effective methods of alternative heating is a pellet stove. Many people loo...
Grilling season has begun and we are excited! There is nothing like barbecued chicken, ribs, and vegetables. The grill also has a way of bringing family and friends together for fun, games, and plenty of laughs. Let’s face it there are not many individuals who do not enjoy having a good time. You may already have a grill but if not we want to...
Spring has finally arrived and so has the heat! The temperatures have been rising steadily which means the grilling season has begun. Are you ready? Is your grill? Surely there is nothing like having some friends over for a cold drink, grilled burgers, hot dogs, and some barbeque ribs. If like us, you are eager with anticipation, then allow us to o...
Recently we celebrated Earth Day. Being aware of our carbon footprint is so vital to the health and longevity of our surrounding environment. Now you may have a heating system that does more than it its fair share of damage to our eco-system but were you aware that there is an eco-friendly heating option?...
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As a homeowner adding value to your home is always a primary concern. It also helps if you can find ways to be more efficient and cut cost. By adding a wood fireplace or wood stove to your home you can do both. Although, before making a final decision it is best to understand how these two heating making mechanisms differ.
Adding to the Déc...
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What a year 2015 is turning out to be! If you reside anywhere in the Northeast and are an owner of a cost efficient wood stove you are probably patting yourself on the back. This year has been met with almost a constant stream of snow storms and frigid temperatures. To ensure your home continues to be heated well it is very important to properly ma...
A wood fireplace insert is really a wood burning stove that is placed inside of a traditional open fireplace. The stove is sealed in place and a special liner is put in the chimney above. An insert can make a real difference in Bridgeville homes during the winter. It can also reduce your heating costs over a conventional fireplace. You should know ...
In order to stay warm during the winter, your home needs to have an effective heating source. Although most modern homes are equipped with a HVAC unit, some people still prefer the coziness of a fireplace. Fireplaces Pittsburgh are also able to enhance the mood and appearance of a home. Here are a few facts to help you decide between a wood or gas-...
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A fireplace or wood burning stove has a few advantages over standard gas or electric heating. First, they provide both radiant and convection heat. Next, they're environmentally friendly since they only produce carbon equivalent to the amount the trees removed in the first place. They also make an attractive addition to any home. Finally, if there ...
It’s time again. Time for fallen leaves, pumpkin lattes, brisk winds, and cool nights snuggled up on your couch under a blanket watching the flames in your fireplace dance and flicker. With a fireplace Pittsburgh winters don’t seem so bitter. But before you can enjoy your fireplace or wood-burning stove, you have to de...
The evenings are steadily growing colder in Pittsburgh, and, for those Pittsburgh residents with a fireplace, is likely to bring about fond evenings in front of a warm fire.
Once of the most important and often neglected aspects of owning a fireplace is maintaining it, particularly before the winter months when it will be used most. A wood...
For centuries, people have relied on fireplaces and wood stoves for survival during the winter. If you are planning to move into a home that features an older fireplace, there are a few precautions that need to be taken. Here are some important fire safety tips provided by fireplace Pittsburgh experts. Chimney inspectionBefore even attempting ...
A fireplace is a wonderful addition to the interior decor that adds value to your home. With a fireplace, there comes essential fireplace accessories that help aide in operation. Typically fire place accessories include a few fundamental pieces such as: a brush, a poker, a shovel, and a pair of tongs. Depending on the style of your fireplace you ca...
A fireplace and inserts are used by many homeowners. However, both items have several differences. What Is A FireplaceA fireplace is a system that operates on its own. It heats a home using some sort of fuel. A fireplace also uses a chimney flue system. There are two kinds of fireplaces. A factory built unit has pre-engineered components....
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What could be better than curling up to a roaring fire in the fireplace on a cold night? There are few pleasures that match this experience in most people’s minds. However, sitting in front of a fire can be dangerous if you haven’t made sure your fireplace Pittsburgh is safe. Toxic vapors can make their way into your home if your flue a...
Fireplaces Pittsburgh and other heating appliances are the second-leading cause of home fires in the United States. The good news is that homeowners who take the necessary precautions do not need to live in fear of a possible fire. One of the ways that the National Fire Protection Association recommends preventing fires is by inspecting and cleanin...
Why coal heating?
With the increasing cost of heating a home many people are looking for more efficient and inexpensive ways to keep warm. According to the experts at Ed's Woodshed, coal stoves are a modern way to utilize an old fuel source that will keep you comfy and cozy all winter long. With recent updates, coal stoves are an efficient and cle...
The cold months are approaching, and you’d like to use your fireplace more—but you’re tired of the hassle of a wood fireplace. Converting a wood fireplace to a gas fireplace is simple for a professional and can be done in an afternoon. Many people convert their fireplaces because:
They want more heat. A wood fireplace, while pr...
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No matter what time of the year it is a mouth, watering steak from the grill is always the best. Stop in and visit us for only the best grilling in Pittsburgh. Our gourmet grills are the most advanced, state of the art technology. You do not have to wait for summer to grill, I grill all year round. Food always tastes the bes...
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Summer is upon us and it’s time to take advantage of the warm weather by cooking outside. Nothing says summer like a cookout, and Ed’s Woodshed has a wide variety of gas grills from quality manufacturers Vermont Castings™ and Napoleon®. Whether you are looking for a stand-along grill or a built-in one, Ed’s Woodshed c...
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Pittsburgh is a great market for fireplaces. With the changes of seasons, and the cold nights of winter, nothing is more comfortable and pleasing than the sight of a fire burning gently in a fireplace. Many Pittsburgh consumers have chosen to own one for a number of reasons, whether for warmth, comfort, or just for the pleasing atmosphere that o...
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