Be aware that making a hole in a wood floor may violate fire code; wood floors are fire barriers (they burn, but it takes time for a fire to get...
Push the pins into the wood all the way, not just touching. And parallel to the grain. But regardless of wood moisture content, if you keep the...
Perfect!
Sounds great. Also check outside what's coming out of the chimney a few times during the burn to see that's still agreeable.
Yes, your phone is safe if your unlocking mode is safe. You can use one time (virtual) card numbers. Third world countries do a lot of their small...
Having grown up in another part of the world , I would suggest to be a bit more careful in the suggestion that having teeth and all body parts is...
Most third world countries don't do credit cards. They use cellphone banking. I.e. they do their transactions via cellphone apps. This is in...
I aim the torch up my 27 ft lined chimney for about 20 seconds I don't know if it works - no smoke inside, but maybe it was not necessary to do...
Sassafras in the fireplace; no issue with pops and sparks?
I have used a propane torch aimed into the flue. Works well for me. You may have negative pressure in the basement, because warm air is escaping...
I wonder if the temps on the sides of the stove are still within specs given that the heat shedding is much less like this? I.e. are you not...
me too. @g60gti I understand. Bummer. I unfortunately don't have the knowledge to suggest models that would work here.
I believe the clearances you are talking about are clearances to*combustibles*, meaning that if you have a masonry structure (with no studs within...
Many of these sites allow you to put in the cost (per gallon, kWh, etc) that you have to pay. So inflated or not is then your own choice. Use...
I agree. Best to have hard teeth and tough but ductile support.
Those teeth need to be hardened properly.
There are many online heating cost calculators similar to these. Is it worth it is not only a factor of dollars, also the security of having...
Let me rephrase. There is no way a cat that does not generate heat glows without flame impingement.
could a baffle for Osburn stoves fit? (Same mfg) Woodmans parts plus sells such baffles
I have heard there are after-market C-cast baffles. They are less durable but will get you through to December. Not sure where to get them though.
