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It’s National Barbecue Month and May 23rd is Back to Barbecue Day!! Nationwide, people will be grilling in their backyards under the warm sun. After weeks apart due to social distancing around the country, you may be starting to make plans to host that backyard barbecue with friends and family you haven’t seen in a while. No matter how you celebrate Back to Barbecue Day, with a wood or pellet smoker, or your trusty propane grill you bought years back, we would like to share our favorite recipes to help make that day an all-you-can-eat type of evening. Gary’s pick… Wood Fired BBQ Pulled Pork Pizza from: Green Mountain Grills JoAnn’s pick… Zoodle Spaghetti Salad from: Six Sisters Stuff Brandy’s pick… Sweet Sriracha Honey Lime Drumsticks from: Green Mountain Grills Our top dessert pick… Berry Cheesecake Trifle from: Six Sisters Stuff There is so much more you can choose to make on your Pellet...

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Your holiday gift guide from The Village Fireplace and Stove Center is here! Fat Wood Caddy: Keep your fatwood fire-starter contained and looking picturesque nearby. The perfect companion for your fatwood fire-starter. Glass Cleaner: Choose from a cream or dry wiper, this is the solution to help keep your glass clear. Ask which cleaner is right for your wood or gas stove. Pizza Ovens: Nothing is better than the taste of a wood fired pizza and now you can have that too! A simple attachment for your Green Mountain Grill. You will be a pizza pro in no time. Moisture Meters: Not quite sure if that firewood is ready to use? Moisture meters make it east to tell. And More… Green Mountain Grill Pellets: Don’t forget the pellets for your grills next season! Kettles, Steamers, and Trivets: Help moisturize the air in your home when burning your wood stove. We have many kettle and steamer styles to choose from, and don’t forget the trivet to protect your stove. Tool Caddy and Wood Holders: Make fire-building and clean up a breeze with style. We are a proud dealer of Pilgrim Hearth tools. ACS: Non-toxic and environmentally safe, pick up a bottle of ACS to help prevent chimney fires, reduce odors and...

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Let us introduce you to….Hemi and Lilith, the official shop dogs of The Village Fireplace and Stove Center. Hemi, a brown and white pit bull, is about 3 years old. He will greet just about everyone at the door when they walk in, with very loud barking- just his way of saying hello! He is typically behind the counter so don’t be afraid to walk in even if you hear him.  He enjoys laying in front of any fireplace or stove we have on (wood, gas, pellet…does not matter to him) and falling asleep. Toys don’t stand a chance with him, he might be a world class winner of a super chewer. Once he settles down a bit, he enjoys all the attention you can give him. Lilith, a white and tan pit bull, possibly whippet mix, is just coming up on a year old. She will greet you with all sorts of tippy taps up on her hind legs and kisses. She enjoys chewing….wood from the wood pile, computer mice, pens, dog toys, and anything else you leave out that she can get to. She is quite the sneaky pup! Shower her with attention and you will get that back times 10....

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The industry received word in late December 2019, that the biomass stove tax credit was extended for qualifying purchases made before December 31,2020. That’s great news for you as a homeowner. You can claim $300 on a qualifying purchase of a wood or pellet stove from us, as well as up to $200 on another product before maxing out on the lifetime limit of $500.   What is the Biomass Stove Tax Credit? The U.S. federal government offers a tax credit to tax-paying homeowners who purchase a wood or pellet stove that is at least 75% efficient.   How to claim it? You must complete an eligible purchase by December 31, 2020. Make sure to save your receipts and the manufacturer’s certificate. When you file your taxes, make sure to claim the credit.   What products qualify? Any biomass appliance (wood fueled) that meets or exceeds an energy efficiency of 75% qualifies.   Find out more on HPBA’s website. This organization has worked in Washington, D.C to maintain this tax...

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Temperatures here in central Pennsylvania have been getting cooler, especially at night. Is your fireplace or stove ready for the heating season? Below is a quick start guide we have put together. Wood-burning fireplaces, stove, and inserts: We recommend every 1 to 2 cords of wood that you burn to have your fireplace swept. Never had your wood burning product swept before? Our first visit to your house would include a sweep and level 2 inspection via video camera – we want to make sure your wood burning product is in good working condition and ready to burn for the season. The level 2 inspection will let you know if there are any issues that need to be addressed. Check the firebrick and gaskets for wear and tear in your wood stoves and inserts. Peak performance is key! Gas fireplaces, stoves, and inserts: Turn on the appliance and make sure it is functioning properly. Check the batteries in both remote AND receiver (if this applies to your product). Go through each function and make sure each is functioning as it should. We offer a gas maintenance service on the products you have purchased from us. We want to ensure that the gas products is functioning and looking as beautiful as the day you bought it. Pellet stoves and inserts: Turn on the appliance and make sure it is functioning properly. Problems? Be sure to note any lights that are on/off and if they are flashing or if fans are running. This information helps us better diagnose the issue before a technician arrives. We suggest every 2 tons of pellets used to have us perform a “2 ton service.” This will identify any gaskets inside the stove that need to be replaced to help keep your pellet stove in the best working condition. Keep in mind now is the busiest time of year for most chimney sweeps. Don’t delay checking these over and making a call to us if you need to! Still have questions? Contact us now!....