Quite often I'm asked what the numbers in the rear corner of an Antique Cook Stove/Range actually mean or stand for. Quite simply, in most cases, they pertain to the length of the Firebox (thus usable wood...
This guide breaks down the basics of portable air conditioners (including BTU, condensate disposal, dual hose design, modes, controls, and venting)so you can shop smart and save. Portable air conditioners are...
False Claims Have you seen claims of wood having a burn time 72 - 96 hours?That you can put a furnace 500 feet from a building? That you can heat a 5,000 sq ft house with a furnace having a 100 gallon tank?How...
In recent years there has been a trend away from traditional attic ventilation by many US home builders. Wood frame homes traditionally had either gable vents in end walls or roof vents combined with soffit...
Heating with anything but electric, propane or fuel oil is on everyones mind this year. Lets take a look at some of the pros and cons of heating with wood or corn. First off you need to decide which product...
This guide is about heating with hard coal, or Anthracite, in a stoker stove or boiler. Everyone wants to save money on heat, and coal is the way to do it if you can handle the extra work involved.Anthracite...
Money is hard to come by it seems. Hard work doesn't seem to pay off as much as it once did. However, there's some hope to keeping your hard earned money from being as quickly spent. I've learned of few tricks...
What is venting and why do I need it? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this article. What is venting and why do I need it? Gas powered tankless water heaters and other appliances that...
To Buy Wood you must have an understanding of the word Cord, a measure for purchasing cut/split wood. A Cord of wood is usually the amount of Cut Split Wood that can be stacked Eight feet Long, Four feet...
This guide breaks down the basics of humidifiers (including its uses, types, features, and more), so you can shop smart and save. Why use a humidifier? Why do we want to add humidity to our homes and what...