Mark Stoner The Fire Time Magazine | April 2024 Share Share on facebook Share on linkedin Share on email As I embark on my 40th year in the chimney service industry, I can’t help but reflect on the whirlwind of changes sweeping through our landscape. The pace of transformation has
Claude (AI Assistant) The Fire Time Magazine | July 2025 Share Share on facebook Share on linkedin Share on email Download Printable PDF Listen to the audio article. Publication Note: In keeping with the AI theme of the July issue, we’re featuring a special twist on a regular column: The
Shelby Kardas The Fire Time Magazine | June 2025 Share Share on facebook Share on linkedin Share on email Listen to the audio article. StoveTeam International’s fourth year at HPBExpo in New Orleans felt especially energizing. After several years of showing up and planting seeds, it finally feels like we’re
Mark Taylor The Fire Time Magazine | May 2025 Share Share on facebook Share on linkedin Share on email Listen to the audio article. Our industry is deeply rooted in tradition—valuing high-quality craftsmanship, building strong relationships, and doing things “the right way.” Most people I’ve met in the hearth industry
David Kuhfahl The Fire Time Magazine | April 2025 Share Share on facebook Share on linkedin Share on email Surviving in Chaos In my 30 years at HearthStone, the hearth industry generally—and the solid-fuel sector specifically—has seen many cycles and changes. Global insecurity, bad winter weather events, and financial stress
Jill McClure The Fire Time Magazine | March 2025 Share Share on facebook Share on linkedin Share on email Listen to the audio article. As we look ahead to HPBExpo25, I couldn’t be more excited about the innovations, opportunities, and energy we’re bringing to New Orleans this March. This year’s
Nick Bauer The Fire Time Magazine | February 2025 Share Share on facebook Share on linkedin Share on email Listen to the audio article. The past few years have been a whirlwind for our industry’s retailers, distributors, and manufacturers. COVID-driven demand sent sales through the roof, but that surge came
Elliott White The Fire Time Magazine | January 2025 Share Share on facebook Share on linkedin Share on email Listen to the audio article. The hearth industry is undergoing significant transformation as it adapts to evolving consumer preferences and market dynamics. The appeal of fireplaces and hearth products remains strong,
Steve Haagmans The Fire Time Magazine | December 2024 Share Share on facebook Share on linkedin Share on email Listen to the audio article. Tim Reed recently asked me for “my thoughts on the hearth industry right now.” As I write this, it’s currently the third week of November. Tim
Jared Connors The Fire Time Magazine | November 2024 Share Share on facebook Share on linkedin Share on email Listen to the audio article. As we near the end of 2024, it’s clear that the economic landscape is changing, and our industry has to adapt. At our hearth store, we’ve