I’ve mentioned in the past that heating with a wood burning stove for the past 5 seasons, this is how I run my stove, your experiences may differ but, this is what works for me. Seasoned Wood is a must! I feel that proper use of a wood stove starts with properly seasoned wood. I’ve […]
Seasoning Firewood.
If you are going to heat with wood you need to come to grips with the fact that seasoning and storing firewood takes up a lot of space. Being that well seasoned firewood is the Holy Grail for wood burners, it is worth the effort to do it right. Seasoning removes the moisture from the […]
Wood Burning Stove Gear
Last night I wrote about the basics of using a wood burning stove. I thought about it a bit more and there is some gear I would recommend to anybody getting into wood burning. Welding Gloves, a basic set of fireplace tools, a Steel Ash Bucket, a Flue Thermometer, and a Cast Iron Steamer help […]
My recomendations to the new wood stove owner.
I started writing a post on wood heat a few weeks ago but it degenerated into goofiness, I’ll try to keep it together tonight. I’ve been heating with wood for 5 winters now, I love it. It is a labor of love but the savings and satisfaction really make it all worth it. As I […]
I’m not crazy! I heat with wood.
I’m Not Crazy! I Heat With Wood. Heating my home with wood is something that is near and dear to my heart. I’ve been heating with wood for four years now. I took most of last year off as the demands of a new baby, kind of got in the way but, I’m back with […]
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