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    Tips for First Inaugural burn in Insert

    Howdy Folks, I have my Century CW2900 being delivered today (finally!). The chimney guys are going to show up either today or tomorrow to hook it up to the existing SS liner in my chimney. In short, does anyone have any great tips for the first burn?? I have heard this is a gnarly...
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    Drying caulk waiting period

    Hello all, I have just caulked around some gaps in my black pipe between my wood stove and my chimney. How long should I wait before starting my fire in the stove?