Hi everyone . . . thanks for the continued comments. Yeah, there are a lot of "absolute" requirements. Which ones *really* merit that title differ...
DH does understand, and no, we haven't yet. He has researched pretty well, and talked thoroughly with a preparedness expert who has heated water...
Hi Mary, and thanks for the comments. I appreciate the cross-examination, since it questions my assumptions, and helps me get things straight. Thank...
I would love it if I could find a used stove that's a modern, efficient model. I'm concerned with keeping a really clean burn and keeping things as...
Well, snot. DH just reminded me that installing a water jacket on the stove is an absolute priority, and he doesn't believe it can be done on any of...
Thanks so much for the info, Steve. It's really helpful (especially your experience with the Hampton). Today's a day of packing and reading up on...
Backwoods Savage, almost thou persuadest me to buy a cat stove. ;) Thanks for the info! And thanks to you, and Wade, for the advice on wood. It's...
Okay, to help clear up some confusion about placement and hearth size, here is the floor plan. Please be sure to read the notes below it. :) [IMG]...
lol . . . and which stove would that be? ;)
Okay, this is FANTASTIC. Tons of info, several new stoves to consider (all of which are available locally! Yes!), and well-written, informative...
Thanks, Punky. My main concern with catalytic converter stoves is that if it were to need maintenance in the dead of winter, when the power is out...
Lol. Oops. Northern Idaho/Inland NW. USDA zone 5/6. We get a couple weeks of sub-zero temps each winter (ranging from a few degrees to -30,...
Hi everyone, I'm a brand-spankin'-newbie here, and can't tell you how glad I am to have found Hearth.com. We're finishing our place on a tight...
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