I have an unfinished concrete block basement that I'd like to insulate on the outside with foam panels. I'll start with the back wall which is...
Picked up a used 026 with 18" bar. At first it wouldn't start so I took off the air cleaner which was all plugged and cleaned it up and got it...
I just saw a local ad for a slightly used Stihl 260 for $200, does that sound like a decent deal? What's the standard bar on these? I really want...
Just fired up the stove with some new black elbows and pipe sections and it smells like burning plastic! The pipe, mostly the elbows, started...
I'm hooking up a woodstove in the basement but I'm not sure how I should attach the pipe to the masonry. Here are some pics of what I'm looking at,...
I've been thinking about running a pipe from the basement up to the peak of my A frame to preheat water before it enters the water heater. Instead...
Anyone use the honeycomb steel cats? So far I've found 2 places that have them, for the same price:...
So I got some "steamers" the other day, seasoned wood my a$$! Anyway, my question is am I better off not engaging the cat at all when burning wet or...
This morning I went to crank up the fire and when I opened the insert door I see the catalyst lying in the firebox! This is my first year with a cat...
There is a piece of screen attached horizontally covering the chimney opening that has been getting clogged up with creosote. The screen seems...
My parents have a fireplace in the basement that they rarely use. I was thinking of getting them an insert to help with the heating but was...
Hi all. I recently moved into a home with a fireplace insert. Always looking for ways to save energy I've been looking for a cooking stone that I...
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