Donīt damp the fire down so much that it burns too
cool and you build up creosote on the chimney.
If you are using it for heat at night though, you
will have to so
Build it up in the morning and let it burn hot
for 5 minutes or so to burn out whatever creosote might have accumulated.
Some woods burn hotten than others. Birch burns
very hot.
If you live where it get icy, save your ashes to sprinkle on the icy patches. Works 100x better than salt. Keep a container of wood ashes in your car in case you ever get stuck. Sprinkle a bit around your tires and on them!
Remember that wood needs to cure for at least 6 months before burning. Burning green wood results in a lot of creosote in the chimney, leading to chimney fires. Green wood doesnīt put out as much heat as well seasoned wood, either, no matter what kind it is.
when you can, get a big , realy big water pot with a tap, when the stove is burning have the Huge urn ontop, it will absorb any dangerous heat giving hot water, very handy. we had a antique one and teas Coffees, Jello mixing water...any good hot water to consume came from the stove,
Always start with a good hot fire, scale down
when the flue is warm.
Birch is best for burning, hot clean flame. keep a pan of water on the stovetop. Clean the chimney every other month at least.
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