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How To Make Sure Your Wood Stove Is Legal

How To Make Sure Your Wood Stove Is Legal

Wood stoves have come a long way since their creation in the 1700s. Ben Franklin created the "Franklin stove" after a wood shortage in Philadelphia encouraged him to improve on the existing open hearth. While his wood stove didn't gain immediate popularity, by the 1900s, 40 million American homes were heated with wood stoves.

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Collin Champagne

With over 13 years in the industry, Collin is a National Fireplace Institute (NFI) certified technician and managed content for the eFireplacestore and eCanopy brands. He has achieved the highest NFI certification possible as a Master Hearth Professional and is certified in all three hearth appliance fields: wood, gas, and pellet. With experience with sales and in-field installations, his expertise shines through his technical knowledge and way with words.

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