I've heard the southern flying squirrel is common in our area but being shy and nocturnal, I've never seen one. Just a routine check of the bluebird...
I've been trying to get a pic of this guy/gal for some time now. He/she is very camera shy. I believe he/she is a red shouldered hawk who frequents...
Oslo installed today in existing fireplace. I needed the short leg kit to make it fit, I was a little worried it would look a little funny with the...
Since the previous stove is out, I took the oportunity to clean the soot, grime, etc from the fireplace that hasn't been cleaned for probably 30+...
This may be a stupid question but here goes... I'm deciding which way to stack my rows of splits. I would like to have the wind blow between the...
This pic is of the left side of my encore2550. Can anyone tell me what the hole directly in the middle of the screen is for. It is on the molded cast...
I have 2 locust trees in my wooded back yard. I've been watching them every spring thinking they will not come back, but they do. The trunks look...
Opinions needed. I may have the opportunity to purchase a Lopi Leyden for $1000. It is 2 years old, straight black finish, owner says in great...
I've been cutting rounds from a large frozen dead oak I felled the other day, about 30" wide. Just had the chain sharpened by my local Stihl shop,...
I looked out the window today and saw several squirrels playing on my splitter. I thought, no big deal, they are just playing. Went out there later...
I have heard most people rake their coals to the front... toward the air. With a VC encore cat 2550 should I be raking my coals to the back where the...
while checking for air leaks using an incense stick I found what appeared to be 2 factory designed holes in the bottom of my VC encore 2550 near the...
I have been having issues with my VC encore cat 2550 running hot (650-675) with the cat engaged and primary air all the way closed. I have been told...
Hello all, Looking for some input... I have been burning my VC encore cat for 3 years now. I'm sure the owners manual is a little fudged when they...
A question for the cat burners... I have a VC encore cat and have gotten into a routine. I work second shift and usually get home around midnight. My...
Greetings all, Finally joined after lurking and learning for a long time. I appreciate all the help you have given me without knowing it. At the end...
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