Wood Stoves

Ann Marier asked:


It may seem strange in this day in high tech, but wood burning stoves are more popular than they have been in almost 100 years. May people would think that a wood burning oven was about the least practical thing that you could put in your house. After all, there are so many drawbacks to a wood burning stove. First of all, there is not the same kind of fine temperature control as with a gas heater. Wood burning stoves, basically, are either on or off. When they are on, you have to constantly stock them with wood. When they are off, they take hours to get going again.

Nonetheless, the wood burning stove has a lot going for it. First of all, wood burning ovens are multipurpose. Not only can you use them to heat a room, you can also use them to dry clothes, and warm cold hands. You can even cook certain things on some wood burning stoves! There is also the matter of the cost of heating. Wood burning stoves used to be thought of as impractical because of the amount of labor that goes into running them. Nowadays, however, they make more and more sense. They burn wood very slowly, and in many areas fire wood is available for free. Having a wood burning stove can save you hundreds and hundreds of dollars every winter. For many families, that is no laughing matter.

Nonetheless, wood burning stoves do have a lot of hazards to them. Although they are easy to maintain, they have dangers that normal gas furnaces don’t have. Wood burning stoves need to be in the middle of your comment space. That means that if you have young children, they are at risk. If they run into the wood burning stoves, they can burn themselves! In addition, many people say that wood burning stoves have much greater emissions than other kind of heat. Even oil burning furnaces - notorious for the air pollution they produce - are supposed to be healthier for you that wood stoves. If your wood burning stove is not adequately insulated from the house, it can release hazardous indoor pollution and poison you and your family.

Nonetheless, even with all of these drawbacks, wood burning stoves make sense. They are enjoying a renaissance among environmentally conscious people. Not only are they efficient, but they also allow you to survive with less outside dependence on our shrinking natural gas supply.



Wood Fireplace Inserts

teddy asked:


These stoves were builded in reading, Pa

Goodman Heat Pumps

VixenMom asked:


I’m shopping around for a non catalytic wood stove… and can get the Vermont castings line at a discount. I’m considering between the Resolute Acclaim or the Encore. If you have one, can you tell me which you have and if you’re happy with its performance… does the enamel finish hold up well… is the ash pan easy to clean out… does it really heat the capacity it states… and any other specifics that would matter. Even if you have complaints, I’d like to hear about it… so that I can make an informed decision.

Graco Paint Sprayer

Mark Ralph asked:


Pellet stoves are a great alternative-fuel stove. The pellet stove uses tightly compacted sawdust pellets for its fuel source. Stoves which use pellets have many benefits including being environmentally friendly and safe to use. For those who care about the environment, you will be happy to know that the pellet stove uses a fuel supply which would otherwise be discarded or dumped in landfills. This renewable energy is much different than the fossil fuels which were used in many older stoves.

As heating bills rise, looking for cheaper alternative ways to supplement home heating is becoming increasingly popular. During the past several years pellet stoves have become a favorite because they are cost efficient, easy to operate and they use renewable energy.

Most people think that wood stoves and pellet stoves are the same. On the outside, the stoves look very much the same but internally, the pellet stove is built with different parts and components. The main difference is that a pellet stove relies on convective heat and wood stoves give off radiant heat. As a result, pellet stoves don’t get too hot to the touch - this is a very important consideration if you have small children or pets in the house. This safety feature alone is why many people have switched away from their old wood or gas burning stoves.

Pellet Stoves come in a wide range of styles, sizes and finishes to fit the décor of your home. Once you have your new pellet stove the installation of it requires a few factors to consider. First you must decide on the location. The distance from any windows or walls and also the venting set up must be decided upon. Depending on which one you buy, some stoves require only a tin liner to vent the exhaust through a wall. This makes pellet stoves good for apartments where wood stoves are impractical. If you are not sure how to install the stove then it is best to find a local certified installer or a qualified technician. It is important to have your stove safely installed so that the fumes are exited outdoors.

Next time you are in the market for a stove, consider a stove which uses pellets. Fuel source from pellets are a super alternative from the non-renewable fuels such as oil and propane. Pellet stoves are cleaner to use and does not get burning hot to the touch. Not only is it better for the environment but it is much safer and less expensive than heating with fossil fuels.



Wire Closet Organizers

SweetiePie26 asked:


I live in the mountains of Northern Utah and I would like to be able to heat my house (around 1600 sq feet with cathedral ceilings) with a wood burning or pellet burning stove when the electricity goes out.
I also would love to have an oven along with the stove, but I will settle for a cook-top surface. I need suggestions about brands, ease of use and cooking models. Any pointers would be really helpful! Thanks!

Custom Closet Doors

James D asked:


Vermont Castings, I find, went bankrupt in July. Subsequently they were purchased by Monessen Hearth Systems. I’ve tried to contact them but have yet to receive a response. I need a replacement glass for one of the doors on my old Intrepid wood stove.

If I can’t buy a replacement, where would one go to have a piece of tempered glass cut to shape?

Bamboo Wind Chimes