Temps got into the 30's and nipped the sweet potatoes. Turns out I should have pulled them a bit earlier. Several of them were cracked. We had a...
Similar to what Unhdsm said, I had about 6 smaller splits of pine. I had slowly been reducing the air setting and first noticed it when I had it...
First time I have gotten the cat to glow! Stove top sitting at 550.
I had the air damper at 1/4 until I went to bed. I slid it to the 2nd tick mark before I went up. I am fairly certain it was a stalled cat. The...
I am embarrassed to admit that I woke up at 12:20 this morning, turned the lamp on, and started running downstairs to the garage to get the fire...
Just got home from an out of state wedding. Last night it got down to 38 in Ohio and only got up to 55 today. House was 61 when we got home. I had...
I will third the headlamp. Especially as the days get shorter. I only use the chainsaw in daylight but have no problem splitting or stacking in...
Thanks for the kind words everyone!
Bingo. I have done several batches of beer and have used a carboy for secondary. They have all turned out really well. I have done 1 batch that I...
Flamestead Did you end up buying the IS? I see it on your sig along with the progress. If you have both, which do you plan on burning?!? I...
I am in a 2200 sq ft old farmhouse. Newer windows and some wall insulation. I just got the attic up to R40 a few weeks ago, did some extensive air...
First kid. We are very excited. And you might be right about sneaking away to scrounge. It has become an addiction. Unfortunately but fortunately...
Well this will be my first year burning and I posted a few months ago that through a combination of scrounging and buying, I was close to three...
@Lorin Day we find it quite pleasant :) reminds us we are burning wood. It's more rewarding than hearing the furnace kick on.
Definite bells both times we have ran the stove. Sounds like someone is hitting the collar with a wrench. It is different than the pinging noise...
@clemsonfor how are you loading that trailer with such large logs?
Loaded with some shagbark hickory.
My buddy and I had a pretty intense day of brewing last weekend. We were focused on utilizing local, fresh ingredients. He has celiac disease so...
I have a general cat stove burn question. I have had 2 small hot fires to take the chill out of the house. I am starting from a cold stove and...
I botched it as well. Didn't realize until the first fire when it suddenly got really loose. Fortunately it was towards the end of the burn so...
