I bought my first home this June, and since I first made an offer on it I have been excited about having a wood burner again for the first time in many years.
I have been reading everything I can find here and at a handful of other websites, probably a few hundred hours this summer to make informed choices. I want to say a sincere thank you to all of you that post your experiences and take time to help others.
The result of all this for me: my wife and I dragged the old Earth Stove insert out to the curb this last weekend, and we are going to have a BK Princess insert installed in the next few weeks. I have been scrounging up old dead tree firewood a little at a time and will have maybe two cord dry enough to burn this winter. Hoping to start laying up greener stuff for the following season soon as well, lots of apple orchards in this part of the world, so I'll be watching for tree retirements.
For years I have been looking forward to burning wood for heat, and for much of that time I'd assumed I would grab a Quadra-fire like my Father has used for 20 years, or maybe a P.E., but I have been very positively affected towards BK, Englander, and Woodstock. Lots of satisfied owners of those brands in here, and great support visible from the manufacturers, in case any companies are looking, that makes a difference to a guy like me.
I think the Princess will be the best fit for my family and they are kind of the home team for me as well, as I am only 50 miles from Walla Walla, so wish me luck!
I have been reading everything I can find here and at a handful of other websites, probably a few hundred hours this summer to make informed choices. I want to say a sincere thank you to all of you that post your experiences and take time to help others.
The result of all this for me: my wife and I dragged the old Earth Stove insert out to the curb this last weekend, and we are going to have a BK Princess insert installed in the next few weeks. I have been scrounging up old dead tree firewood a little at a time and will have maybe two cord dry enough to burn this winter. Hoping to start laying up greener stuff for the following season soon as well, lots of apple orchards in this part of the world, so I'll be watching for tree retirements.
For years I have been looking forward to burning wood for heat, and for much of that time I'd assumed I would grab a Quadra-fire like my Father has used for 20 years, or maybe a P.E., but I have been very positively affected towards BK, Englander, and Woodstock. Lots of satisfied owners of those brands in here, and great support visible from the manufacturers, in case any companies are looking, that makes a difference to a guy like me.
I think the Princess will be the best fit for my family and they are kind of the home team for me as well, as I am only 50 miles from Walla Walla, so wish me luck!
