California Stove & Supply

What Is the Average Cost to Replace a Roof?

Several variables factor into the cost of a new roof, including the size and pitch, as well as the materials and roof type; be it metal, asphalt, tile or slate.

Wood Stove & Fireplace

Looks aren't everything for a wood-burning stove or fireplace. Have one of our expert mason service your fireplace. Our chimney sweepers have you covered.

Benefits of Converting a Wood Fireplace to Gas

The benefits of converting your wood fireplace to gas make it an easy decision! Learn about modernizing your fireplace from Doctor Flue, serving MI & OH!

Lumber Prices Are Falling—Here's How You Can Save Money On Your Next DIY Project

If you have home projects to complete, now is the time.

3 Practical Tips on Assessing Storm Damage

Address any storm damage to your roofing system in a timely manner. Arry's Roofing shares practical tips to identify and deal with problems.

How To Build A Storage Shed

We could all use extra space and a great way to add some storage without taking up valuable square footage within the home is by building an outdoor storage shed. Building a shed is a fun DIY project that any DIYer can accomplish.

Roofing Buying Guide

Shopping for a roofing? Read about types, features, and other must-know topics in our roofing buying guide to make an informed choice.

How Are Denver Solar Roofing Shingles Installed?

Even though solar roofing shingles use the same photovoltaic technology as solar arrays and solar panels mounted on existing roofs, there is a clear and

Where Should I Install My Wood Stove?

Deciding you want a wood cook stove is not always the hardest part. The real challenge is: Where should I install my wood stove?

14 Bright Ideas for a Better Wood Stove

The Alliance For Green Heat recently announced the 14 finalists that will compete in the first-ever Wood Stove Design Challenge, an international competition that showcases some of the cleanest, most efficient next-generation wood stoves. Popular Mechanic

Benefits of Heating with a Fireplace or Wood Stove

A wood burning fireplace and wood stove have awesome benefits. From energy independence to lower heating bills, there are a number of reasons to buy a wood fireplace or stove.

Using hemp as a sustainable building material

Hempcrete is made from a mixture of the woody part of the hemp plant and lime. When used as a building material, it "has an energy saving of 67 percent over using traditional concrete." And, when it is mixed with other materials such as sand or cement, the result becomes a versatile building material that can be used to make plywood, insulation, sills, roofs, floors, wallboard, pipes and bricks. This article examines the sustainable aspect of research and development of hempcrete as a…

Do Roofing Shingles Go Bad?

Roofing shingles have a shelf life like almost anything else does, whether they’re on top of your house or sitting in storage. That’s why your roof has a lifespan at all…eventually roofing shingles do become less effective over time. However, the rate at which they “go bad” and the reasons why they “go bad” depends … Continue reading "Do Roofing Shingles Go Bad?"

Clever Construction: 6 Green Building Materials of the Future

Think of the future. What comes to mind? Flying cars perhaps? What about robots? Most people would probably go to the extreme and think of these two things. But, why don't we take a look at some green building materials of the future? These 6 materials are seeing increasing usage in the building industry, so their entrance into mainstream home construction might not be so far away from our present time after all. SensiTile You wake up in the middle of the night…

Building Materials, Fossil Fuels' Ugly Cousin

Green building materials are being developed all around the world using recycled, rapidly renewable, or easily sustainable content.

Benefits of a wood stove

7 Questions To Help Choose Green Building Materials

In green building , the lifecycle analysis (LCA) of materials is critical. The stages in this cycle as we know them are: raw material, manufacturing, distribution, use, and end-of-life management ….. so-on-and-so-forth. I’m sure many of you have heard this more than once. But what does any of that mean? Well, the simple answer is, products that we can use fully with little to no waste…

Green Building Materials: Paint and Other Wall Treatments

Looking for info and tips on eco-friendly paint and other wall treatments for your home? If you're into green building materials, this is a must read!

Wooden Wonders: Innovative Updates to an Ancient Building Material

Despite the fact that wood has been in use as a primary building material for millennia, it’s being hailed as the material of the future. Who says you can’t teach an old dog new tricks? Wooden arch…

Selling More Than Just Roofing Shingles

Help potential customers determine the difference between you and your competition.