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Hearth pads are designed to protect the area around a free-standing stove. With wood stoves burning cleaner and hotter than ever before, it is crucial to ensure that you have proper thermal protection for the combustible floor beneath your stove. Building codes and safety standards now require the hearth pad to provide adequate protection based on your stove model. A hearth pad, if made well, can add beauty to your home. Below, you will find a f …

Everyone loves a good BBQ, and nothing compares to relaxing summer evenings with friends enjoying quality food straight from the grill. Although it would be easy to grab a bag of frozen burger patties or hot dogs and call it a day, hosting a cookout that will have people talking takes some thoughtful planning. View these tips and start planning the best BBQ cookout this summer: 1. Have a clear plan lined out – A solid foundation of planning …

Happy National Hot Dog Day! The scent of savory mysterious meat products stuffed into one delicious sausage casing is in the air. Today, we honored National Hot Dog Day by grilling up America's favorite link on our Big Green Egg.  Everyone has a favorite way to serve up their dogs. Some enjoy sliced links in their mac n cheese; others with just some mustard and ketchup. We decided to celebrate our dogs with a few recipes we found on Rachel …

Did you know that a lot of your favorite BBQ staples are harmful to your dogs? What’s summer without outdoor cooking? But while grilling and Joe-Tissiering provides a relaxing dining experience, it’s good to remember not to be just as relaxed about what food your dogs are being treated to. Barbecue foods can cause your dog a lot of troubles. From ribs to chips, find out which of your favorite BBQ staples are unfriendly to y …