What This Site Covers
HearthMill is a Canadian information resource focused on the safe use of wood-burning fireplaces, wood stoves, and fireplace inserts throughout the heating season. The content addresses three core areas: pre-season chimney inspection, cleaning and creosote management, and correct operating practices for solid-fuel appliances.
The heating season in most Canadian provinces spans from October through April. During that period, wood-burning appliances are a meaningful source of supplemental or primary heat in rural and semi-rural households, and increasingly in urban homes with heritage fireplaces. The inspection and maintenance requirements for these systems are consistent but often poorly understood by homeowners who have not had formal guidance.
Who Maintains This Reference
HearthMill is maintained by a small editorial team based in Toronto, Ontario. The content is written and reviewed with reference to NFPA 211, CSA B415, and WETT (Wood Energy Technology Transfer) inspection standards. The site does not sell products, provide installation quotes, or operate as a trade directory. It is a standalone information archive.
Corrections, content questions, and feedback can be directed to info@hearthmill.org.
Editorial Standards
All factual claims are referenced to publicly available technical standards, government publications, or recognised industry bodies where possible. External links point only to primary sources: regulatory bodies (Health Canada, Natural Resources Canada), standards organisations (NFPA, CSA Group), and the WETT certification body. No sponsored content, affiliate links, or paid placements appear anywhere on this site.
Content is reviewed for accuracy at the start of each heating season. The last review date for each article is noted at the top of the page.
Contact Information
HearthMill1240 Bay Street, Suite 400
Toronto, ON M5R 2A7
Canada
Phone: +1 (416) 555-0183
Email: info@hearthmill.org