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  1. bluedogz
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    Stinkers in the chimney...

    Not clinkers... Stink bugs! My house has 3 separate chimneys- 1 for the 30 and 2 other fireplaces- we rarekly use the fireplaces and depend on the...
    Thread by: bluedogz, Apr 11, 2013, 4 replies, in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  2. bluedogz
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    New developments...

    Well, I'm not moving to Phoenix. I got a better offer... in Wilmington, DE! The whole family is happy, my career is happy, and I get to keep my...
    Thread by: bluedogz, Mar 9, 2013, 12 replies, in forum: The Inglenook
  3. bluedogz
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    Here we go again with the Camry...

    Some of you read of my previous adventure here: http://www.hearth.com/talk/threads/any-input-re-a-camry-v6-whatd-i-break.103356/ So, this weekend I...
    Thread by: bluedogz, Jan 28, 2013, 17 replies, in forum: DIY and General non-hearth advice
  4. bluedogz
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    Any input re: a Camry V6? What'd I break?

    This weekend, I swapped out the spark plugs on my 2007 Camry V6 XLE 3.5l/2GRFE. Obviously, the ones on the rear cylinder bank were the hardest....
    Thread by: bluedogz, Jan 13, 2013, 44 replies, in forum: DIY and General non-hearth advice
  5. billz
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    Improving... <gulp>... Super Cedars?

    just got my first super cedars. I've read that people use a 1/4 or 1/2 at a time. so how do you cut them in half? just break them or do you have...
    Thread by: billz, Jan 5, 2013, 55 replies, in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  6. bluedogz
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    Heat-seeking Meezle

    This is our 18-year-old Siamese, or Meezer... He came from the shelter around Xmastime with the name 'Tiny Tim' due to his malformed front leg. We...
    Thread by: bluedogz, Dec 26, 2012, 1 replies, in forum: The Inglenook
  7. bluedogz
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    Lots of unburnt coals?

    This is the first season I've been able to try different kinds of woods, and mix and match to see the results. The most dramatic result I've found...
    Thread by: bluedogz, Dec 25, 2012, 7 replies, in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  8. bluedogz
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    Nice setup

    Ran into a college friend on Facebook who has gotten the wood bug as well...
    Thread by: bluedogz, Dec 9, 2012, 5 replies, in forum: The Boiler Room - Wood Boilers and Furnaces
  9. bluedogz
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    Water softener & low pressure?

    So, I have this RainSoft water softener that was in the house when I bought it. Damned if I know how it works. Every couple years I get a call from...
    Thread by: bluedogz, Dec 1, 2012, 17 replies, in forum: DIY and General non-hearth advice
  10. bluedogz
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    Splitting technique, sorta

    OK, gang... here goes... As many of you know, I face a splitting challenge. My current technique is as follows: - Stand 8* maul next to my left...
    Thread by: bluedogz, Nov 8, 2012, 27 replies, in forum: The Wood Shed
  11. bluedogz
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    Yet another generator...

    Afternoon, all... After Irene, I coughed up and bought a portable generator, specifically:...
    Thread by: bluedogz, Nov 4, 2012, 22 replies, in forum: DIY and General non-hearth advice
  12. bluedogz
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    30 behavior?

    So, this'll be the first full season with the 30, and I THINK I've gotten the hang of it. Boy, she sure does love that dry wood... one...
    Thread by: bluedogz, Nov 4, 2012, 5 replies, in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  13. bluedogz
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    Saved my bacon...

    I'm sure there are plenty of threads going here about how great it is to have wood heat when the power goes out... We just got power back an hour...
    Thread by: bluedogz, Oct 31, 2012, 25 replies, in forum: The Inglenook
  14. bluedogz
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    What IS this little guy doing?

    Taking my morning constitutional (brisk fall day, fuzzy bathrobe, steaming coffee, back deck) and found this little fella on a fence post... I've...
    Thread by: bluedogz, Oct 14, 2012, 2 replies, in forum: DIY and General non-hearth advice
  15. bluedogz
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    One more first...

    37 degrees last night 10pm, decided to load up for my first true overnight burn in the 30. Stuffed it to the gills with BL, closed secondary air...
    Thread by: bluedogz, Oct 13, 2012, 10 replies, in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
  16. bluedogz
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    Stink Bugs(?!?!)

    Started up the 30 for my first burn of the year... noted I shut the door a tad too early and secondaries weren't jumping, so I cracked the door and...
    Thread by: bluedogz, Oct 7, 2012, 31 replies, in forum: The Inglenook
  17. bluedogz
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    My Stihl is gone...

    Craigslist took my MS192 today... I only bucked one log with it. $200 was nowhere near enough.... <<sniffle>>
    Thread by: bluedogz, Oct 6, 2012, 10 replies, in forum: The Gear
  18. bluedogz
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    JDeere GT245 troubleshooting?

    So, I've got this Deere GT245 I bought new in 2005, 54" deck, 125 hours on it. Tried to cut the lawn today, and right from the get-go the blades...
    Thread by: bluedogz, Aug 11, 2012, 4 replies, in forum: DIY and General non-hearth advice
  19. bluedogz
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    Smoke detector lag time?

    Recently received an email from an acquaintance who suffered a house fire... Last Wednesday, July 11th, before seven in the morning, I was awakened...
    Thread by: bluedogz, Jul 21, 2012, 27 replies, in forum: DIY and General non-hearth advice
  20. bluedogz
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    Questioning the stove guy

    Wound up having to pay a visit to someone across the street from the stove shop, so I dragged Mrs. Blue shopping. Stove guy tried very hard to sell...
    Thread by: bluedogz, Jul 3, 2012, 16 replies, in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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