Just because the snow is gone and we put our winter coats away, we do not have to put our wood-burning stoves away. In fact, wood-burning stoves can be extremely summer friendly. From gathering outdoors to enjoying patio dinners, or lunches at the cottage, the key to enjoying your wood-burning stove in the summer heat is using the right tools, fuels and recipes.  Cookstove Fuel in the Summer vs. Winter  In the winter you may want a fire that lasts longer and keeps you warm, in whi...

Are you considering purchasing a wood stove? There are a few things to make note of when purchasing your wood stove that will help your work efficiently and get you the most efficiency from it. It’s great to enjoy the benefits of a woodstove - especially in Canada, but if you don’t ensure proper installation and accessories, you won’t enjoy it to its full use!  Here are a few ‘rules’ for wood stoves you can follow to ensure you are getting the best use from...

Wood Stoves are a great alternative to traditional fireplaces and provide a cozy and warm room for hosting events or relaxing after a long day. Here is our guide to wood stoves: Components Of A Wood Stove Wood stoves are made of cast iron, stone or steel. Wood stoves contain the following parts: Chimney: While your wood stove heats the air and temperature of a room, the smoke is drawn out through the wood stoves chimney. Baffle: The wood stoves baffle is used to control the time that it t...

Spring and Summer Wood Stoves The days are getting longer, and many people are curling up to enjoy the last wood fires of the year before it gets too warm for a crackling blaze. If this is your first year with a woodstove, or if you’re wondering about using a wood cook stove in summer, here’s how to prepare your home and your stove to take the heat. Staying Prepared Is Essential! March is unpredictable, and it’s a good idea to not completely shut down your wood stove unti...

Whether you’ve taken the leap or you’re getting ready to make the commitment to a wood stove, you want to get the absolute most out of it! Even as people start eagerly looking for signs of spring, don’t worry; there’s still lots of time to enjoy the cozy crackling of logs on the fire. So strap in for our late-winter roundup of our best wood stove efficiency tips! Wood Stove Efficiency Tip 1: Money, Money, Money! A woodstove is an investment–no one’s argui...