When I had begun burning firewood, it was to escape the rath of my electric bill. I bought my house when I was 22 years old and I had no clue what I was doing. How I made it that first year is still a mystery to me 
. I ran the heat pump (attic installed air handler) which in turn kicked on the auxiliary heat. My one electric bill was close to $600. The heat pump was installed after the previous owner removed the oil boiler. All of the duct work goes to ceiling registers. Not cool.
So the idea of burning firewood came to my mind. I started to set myself up for it. I got the chimney cleaned and checked out. I found my Quadra Fire on craigslist for $400 and fixed it up as needed. I've been burning for 3 years and every year I think of some way to improve my methods. I have not had a winter electric bill over $100 for the last 3 years. I do run air conditioning in the summer so that exceeds $100 but nothing too bad.
This very system is what finally allowed me to experience financial freedom and get ahead. I survived and built up my savings account. I work hard and split firewood any chance I get to stay ahead of the game. It is truly a blessing to heat my house completely based of off my own hard labor.
So what shall I do with the money I saved from burning firewood? Fix the root cause! So I begun insulating, caulking, replacing windows, sealing cracks, spray foaming, sealing block, sealing doors, insulate the attic better, painting, installing new carpet, and going the extra mile to make this home better for my future family. I am 26 years old and waiting on God's provision and the next steps in life. For now I will keep burning firewood and chasing the root cause
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. I ran the heat pump (attic installed air handler) which in turn kicked on the auxiliary heat. My one electric bill was close to $600. The heat pump was installed after the previous owner removed the oil boiler. All of the duct work goes to ceiling registers. Not cool. So the idea of burning firewood came to my mind. I started to set myself up for it. I got the chimney cleaned and checked out. I found my Quadra Fire on craigslist for $400 and fixed it up as needed. I've been burning for 3 years and every year I think of some way to improve my methods. I have not had a winter electric bill over $100 for the last 3 years. I do run air conditioning in the summer so that exceeds $100 but nothing too bad.
This very system is what finally allowed me to experience financial freedom and get ahead. I survived and built up my savings account. I work hard and split firewood any chance I get to stay ahead of the game. It is truly a blessing to heat my house completely based of off my own hard labor.
So what shall I do with the money I saved from burning firewood? Fix the root cause! So I begun insulating, caulking, replacing windows, sealing cracks, spray foaming, sealing block, sealing doors, insulate the attic better, painting, installing new carpet, and going the extra mile to make this home better for my future family. I am 26 years old and waiting on God's provision and the next steps in life. For now I will keep burning firewood and chasing the root cause
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