A woodstove is a very attractive feature to some buyers in the cottage market! They emulate a cozy, warm feeling even when they aren't turned on. If you're using one for the first time this winter, here are some things to remember. Always use dry wood - if you're not sure you can purchase a device that checks the moisture. Try out a few different methods, like using the back wall or going "top down." Until you get in the habit of adding a new log at the right time, set alarms on your phone to remind you to check the fire! When you remove the ash, keep a layer of about 2.5cm for the next fire.
“People love the idea of wood heat in the cottage, but if they live in the city, they often don’t have any experience with wood burning,” says Troy Schlotzhauer, owner of Original Heat and Gas in Burk’s Falls, Ont.That’s why Schlotzhauer offers first-hand coaching for new customers, and th
A woodstove is a very attractive feature to some buyers in the cottage market! They emulate a cozy, warm feeling even when they aren't turned on. If you're using one for the first time this winter, here are some things to remember. Always use dry wood - if you're not sure you can purchase a device that checks the moisture. Try out a few different methods, like using the back wall or going "top down." Until you get in the habit of adding a new log at the right time, set alarms on your phone to remind you to check the fire! When you remove the ash, keep a layer of about 2.5cm for the next fire.