adrpga498 said:
I spend alot of time reading things here on the forums rather then running to the mall or going out to get a few drinks,etc. Hence this web site keeps me outta trouble. Thats a savings in itself in my book.
Just had to comment on this.
Since finding this forum I have bought:
1- a new insert
2- a moisture meter
3-an IR thermometer
4- an ash rake
5- new poker
5a- another new poker because one I ordered wasn't length I wanted and the tip kept loosening...
6- new ash shovel
7- fireproof gloves - long and short
8- small roasting pan to put hot ashes in
9- a fireproof vacuum (cougar)
10- case of SuperCedars
11- new wood storage racks - 3 built outside by a local handyman
12- sturdier tarps to cover top of wood
13- large utility type wagon to load wood in
14- bungee cords to hold tarps in place
15- an extend-a-flue to add length to my chimney when I got the new insert
16- lots of acupuncture treatments to help heal a pulled psoras muscle that got strained pulling the utility cart around loaded with wood....
17- a Fiskars super splitting axe
18- a Black and Decker mini alligator chain saw
;-P
Before finding this forum, I never knew most of this stuff even existed.
To keep with the intent of this thread...all of the above help us save on heating bills but will take several years before we break even.
I live with 2 teenagers so trying to save money is like shoveling snow while it is still snowing. I save by buying them the 'basics'. Anything above that they have to pay for themselves.