Our pellet stove has a hopper extension on it. The surface area is only warm to touch. That is just right for putting a bowl of bread dough on when you want it to rise right up. And ,oh, the aroma of yeast bread raising is just so good!
Another use is for drying wet things. I have a collapsible drying rack that I set a few feet away (so that the animals can't tip it over onto the stove) and put my coat, gloves and boots on. Also good for drying out large items such as comforters. The house can use the moisture while I attempt to save a little electricity.
Another use is for drying wet things. I have a collapsible drying rack that I set a few feet away (so that the animals can't tip it over onto the stove) and put my coat, gloves and boots on. Also good for drying out large items such as comforters. The house can use the moisture while I attempt to save a little electricity.