Woodstoves make winter wonderful, but they also take work. Once the good logs have burned down and you’ve pulled yourself away from your cozy nest in front of the fire, it’s time to get back to the real world. You’re left to dream of the next time you’ll be able to creak open that little metal door, matches in hand…and be confronted with a big pile of ash. Today, we’re talking about how to dispose of ash from your woodstove, and keeping your wood cookstove...

Wood Stove Cost Savings and You  Whether you’re off the grid or you’re just trying to reduce your energy consumption, a cookstove is the next logical step when you’re figuring out how to save money on electricity. Even better, switching to a wood stove for heating doesn’t mean sacrificing anything: it can even make your house cozier and more welcoming. Here are three ways that wood cookstoves can make your home a little brighter and make your lifestyle more effic...

It’s getting chilly! Some people have started dipping into their wood piles, while others resort to cranking up the thermostat while dreaming of a crackling fire. If you’ve been considering heating your house the old fashioned way, you’ve probably been thinking a lot about the logistics of wood cook stoves; but did you know that you can also use them to prepare delicious home-cooked food? It’s time to bring your interest to a boil; today, we’re exploring three ...

Is Your Firewood Pile Winter Ready? As with inboxes and closets, you can tell a lot about a person by the way they organize their firewood. While wood cook stoves remind us of romance, crackling and popping, and intoxicating smoky smells, we rarely associate them with careful planning and meticulous organization. Nevertheless, for many of our ancestors and people such as the Amish, this is exactly what relying on a wood cook stove can mean. While it can seem fairly simple to go out and pick...

There is something special about the radiant heat and unique smell of wood fire. A wood burning stove provides an attractive and practical way of warming your home. Recent developments in energy efficiency have made this rustic and traditional appliance a popular choice among homeowners. Here are a few things to consider before installing a wood burning stove. Choose the Right Heating Capacity for your Room Size Choosing the right wood burning stove will depend on the size of your room. As ...