Been through a few here in Lower Michigan also. Thw worst was maybe 10 years back with no power for 4 days. I remember getting up the first...
Hope this doesn't bore you folks, but a while back I promised to post a start to finish stove install, so here goes. A little commentary with each...
Bert, You just hit the bail on the head.
Point well taken. I have several large 8" x 8" beams that we salvaged from a 100 year old barn. Solid as a rock! Keep the wood dry and depending...
The article has alot of good information and we agree with the bulk of it, However, I'm not sure about the part where he says "Remember, when...
Ron, It is persons such as you that restore my faith in humanity. Not only a very generous gift, but one that will be remembered for a lifetime....
I just noticed your location. OK I understand. a couple of months ago I watched a crew clearing a lot not too far away. They were cutting down...
That's a very good stove. Should give you years of reliable performance. Pics of install when it happens please.
Gloves and shovel yes they are necessities. Interesting about the glass cloeaner and razor scraper. In all the years with the Fireview, never used...
Nice work Dennis. Can't keep a good man down you know!
Good for you. A nice Christmas present for sure. That ain't going to happen around here with a face cord of green Oak going for $90 to $100...
Dead ringer for the Bradford we have. I have burned some and yes good heat, but split even the smaller branches as they seem to really hold moisture.
Gotta agree with moving it into the shed or at least top cover. Loose stacks too. I did not see what kind of wood you have. If it is a type of...
If we let the stove go cold with no embers left, I'll be the first to admit that I like using Super Cedars. About 1/3 of one will start things...
Way beyond my skill level even if I had the tools/equipment to make stuff like that. very nice work Spencer.
This is the best idea in my opinion. Ours is a Fireview and the cat is very easy to get at. Once the stove has burned down to just coals/embers,...
We burn it mixed in with other hardwood. I try to stay away from the heavily knotted pieces sincce they have the most pine sap. Other than that,...
HMMM!! 27 outside, but c;loser to 85 inside Dennis and Judy's home, and of course I was wearing a heavy fflannel shirt. Golf cart heater must have...
yooperdave, Just curious. We have a place on Thunder Lake about 20 miles Northwest of Manistique. Wondered if you knew where that is. Built in...
Nope. But since I was a couple years ahead, I have managed to always have at least 2 year old splits on hand. It is getting harder to scroung...
