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Yes, the stone is a big hurdle. Heating it up takes time and avoiding it getting cold is also an issue.

The Heritage was just too small for my needs. I think if I would have had a Mansfield of Woodstock PH I would still have a soapstone stove. But I do enjoy the Defiant coming up to temp in 10-15 minutes. I could never get the temps that quickly on the Heritage.

remkel said:

Show off!

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I suspect I will be drunkenly dancing a jig all winter long with this setup.

remkel said:

Be certain to dance away from the heating appliances!

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That's easier said than done in this house.

HollowHill said:

Well done, BBar, for solving the old house heating puzzle and especially for doing so in such a skilled, frugal fashion. Now, what's this wood rack you speak of? Mind sharing???

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The rack is one of these:

It's about 4' wide by 4' high, holds three to four wheelbarrows full of wood, costs about $40-$50, and is design neutral (it doesn't stick out good or bad). Right now it is lasting me about 5-7 days when full.

Some do not like having that much wood in the house. But for me, it means less trips back a forth, which means less dirt being tracked in and less wood dirt falling about since it is all stacked at once.