Folks, My local Lowe's has stacks of pellets that they want $9.00 per bag for. I didn't catch the brand, however, it specifically said "Douglas...
Well, I didn't hassle them as they've got enough issues to deal with. Rutland and Grapho-Glas make most of the commercially-available stove...
Well, I again tried to order a catalyst and complete gasket kit online. Items out of stock. They took my name and credit card info and said the...
Folks, I'm in NW NJ. There has been some serious work by utility companies following the 01/2026 blizzard. My route to work is rural backroads...
My EcoSmart 27 electric tankless is 13 years old and performs like new. Of course, I just forked myself and it will probably break down today ;-)...
A gas tankless water heater merits consideration. They can provide limitless hot water when properly sized. There is the benefit of only using gas...
Wow, the snow bands in northern NJ have a razor-sharp edge. It's snowing pretty good here in NW NJ but eastern parts of NJ are getting hammered....
What's great about the Crest Tavern is that there are enough year-round residents for them to stay open. The place is a little odd in that if you...
The Crest Tavern has awesome wings, burgers and beers.....
Only light snow and no wind. Radar continues to show the storm heading out to sea. This may turn out to be nothing more than a mouse fart.
Sure, I can get out for more beer if needed. Cherokee Trailhawk V6 with two-month-old Firestone Destination A/T tires. Dang thing will drive...
That is just plain cruel......:salute::p:rofl: :lol::thumbs::cheers::pete::seasoned::ups: On a side note, while I am not thrilled about blizzard,...
NW NJ here....it has started snowing although winds are calm at the moment. That is supposed to change as the storm gets closer. I have food,...
My Ideal Steel is going on 10 years old and it probably needs a good overhaul. Gaskets, sled, sled rod etc. I'll do it over the summer....
Folks, I'm way late to the party on this one. It looks like Woodstock changed the design of the Ideal Steel sled and added a deflector on the...
Thanks, I'll give it a try. Yikes, the tadpole gasket is supposed to be replaced every 2 years? Mine is quite a bit older than that as I last...
Looks like a bit more of a wait. I tried to order a CAT, maintenance kit and sled rod. CAT and maintenance kit are listed as out of stock. Try...
Another idea: wood stove on the main floor and a pellet stove in the basement. Well, actually they are both wood stoves but hopefully the concept...
I made three pies yesterday and here are results: Pie #1: 00 flour dough, seared plum tomatoes, fresh chopped garlic, buffalo moots and fresh...
The dreaded answer, "It depends". How well will the new house be insulated? 6" wall studs with spray foam insulation and triple pane windows will...
