Yesterday i stacked some wood into the garage and today took advantage of the cold day with rain and snow to start the wood stove for the first time this year.Boy!! what a difference in the burn since last year!The wood I'm using was stored in my wood shed vs the outside covered tarp of last year and its really seasoned well.Tonights burn started quick and is burning very well with little or no smoke on the glass.I think real dry wood makes a big difference on how the stove will work!looking like a great burning year coming up.