Painting a wood burning stove is not just a case of slapping paint on the surface. You will need to sand back the rough bits and give it a good layer of primer before you even think about applying your first coat. Follow the steps outlined in this article for an easy time when painting …
This blog post is about Swedish Wood Burning Stoves. A Swedish stove is an efficient and environmentally-friendly way to heat your home. Many people who use a Swedish stove find that it heats their homes for less than half the cost of their previous heat source. The efficiency of this type of stove also means …
It’s a common idea that you need to install a chimney before installing a wood burning stove. Find out Can You Install A Wood Burning Stove Without A Chimney? A wood burning stove is a standalone unit that burns wood to generate heat. It typically has a metal firebox surrounded by a casing of brick, …
When man first discovered fire, he immediately realised its potential. Before learning to cook food, it was the warmth of the fire that led him to use it repeatedly. This led then to using a fireplace to warm the home. Unfortunately, a fireplace is actually very inefficient. It actually drives warm air out the room …
A blog post about how you can put a wood burning stove into a fireplace. What your options are and what to consider, safety precautions, etc. Can You Put A Wood Burning Stove Into A Fireplace? There are a few things to consider before deciding to put a wood-burning stove into a fireplace. One is …
Ceramic wood burning stoves are a type of stove that burns wood as the primary fuel. Wood is an energy source that has been used for heating homes and buildings for centuries. In this article, we’ll take a look at why these types of stoves are so popular in the United States and other countries, …
EPA stands for Environmental Protection Agency, and have certified certain wood burning stoves that meet their national efficiency standards. Now you may be wondering, ‘What are such stoves?’ Wood burning stoves that hold the EPA certification are designed to burn clean, low or no-emission fuels. There is an inherent problem in this design–wood is not …
I have a wood burning stove in the basement of my house and have been looking for tips on how to operate it more efficiently. It is not hard to install one, but there are a few things you need to know about it before you buy one. You can check How to efficiently operate …
Wood Burning stoves are a great solution for those looking for an efficient, renewable and green heating option, Buying and using a wood burning stove is not a simple matter of picking one up at random and expecting it to heat your whole house. While it is a fairly robust and uncomplicated tool, getting the …
There are requirements that need to be fulfilled in order to install a wood burning stove correctly. This article will provide you with the installation requirements for wood burning stoves and where to find them. Check What are wood burning stove installation requirements in 2023. A wood burning stove is a very handy appliance to …