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Does A Wood Burning Stove Need A Hearth?

A wood-burning stove is an excellent way to heat your home. Wood-burning stoves are becoming more popular every day, and many people are switching over from their old gas or electric heating systems in order to save money on their utility bills. If you have a wood-burning stove, do you need a hearth? This question may seem simple at first glance – but there are actually several factors that come into play with this decision.

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Why Your Wood Stove Is Burning So Fast?

Do you have a wood stove? If so, then this post will be of interest to you. We are going to talk about why your wood stove might be burning too fast and what can be done about it. Is the firebox size too big for the amount of fuel being burned? Or is there not enough air getting into the system? This blog post will answer these questions and more!

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How To Get More Heat From Wood Burning Stove?

If you are looking for more heat from your wood-burning stove, there are a few things that you can do. The first thing is to make sure that the chimney has not been clogged up with soot or creosote. If this happens, it will restrict the airflow and prevent the fire from getting enough oxygen to burn properly.

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Can You Put A TV Above A Wood Burning Stove?

Is it safe to put a TV up above the wood-burning stove? The answer, in short, is yes! But you should be aware of some things before you go ahead and do this. First, make sure that the chimney for your stove has been inspected to ensure there are no blockages or cracks. Second, if your TV will have an open flame near it then you should have an electrician install a fireproof electrical box with its own circuit breaker so that the wires are not exposed to heat which could lead to an electrical fire down the road.

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How Hot Does A Multi Fuel Stove Get?

A multi-fuel stove is a type of wood-burning stove that can also be used to burn coal, peat, and some other solid fuels. Multi-fuel stoves are mainly found in Europe but have been gaining popularity in North America. A big question for many people who are considering purchasing these types of stoves is just how hot do they get? In this blog post, we will answer that question so you know if the type of fuel you plan on using with your stove makes any difference.

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How To Warm Up A Chimney Flue

There are many reasons why you might need to warm up your chimney flue. Perhaps it is because the weather has turned cold and you would like to enjoy a crackling fire, or maybe your fireplace needs some attention before winter comes. Whatever the reason, here are some steps that will help get your chimney ready for use!

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How To Use A Wood Burning Stove

The best thing about winter is that it’s the perfect time to gather around a warm fire with friends and family. If you don’t have a fireplace, or if your house doesn’t have one in the living room, then you might want to consider purchasing a wood-burning stove. Wood-burning stoves are becoming more popular these days because they offer all of the warmth of an open flame without smoke or ash as traditional fires do. This blog post will show you how to get started using your new wood burner!

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What Is A Multi Fuel Stove?

A multi-fuel stove is a great option for anyone looking to save on heating bills. Whether you need to heat your home or just want to cook dinner, these stoves are versatile and can do it all! This blog post will discuss the history of the multi-fuel stove, how they work, their advantages over other types of stoves, and more.

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Here’s How Often Your Chimney Needs Sweeping (And Why)

There’s a reason that most chimneys are built into the side of a home. It’s because it keeps them out of sight and out of mind; most people would rather not think about their chimney until they need to use it. But, there is one thing you should be thinking about: how often your chimney needs sweeping!

A lot of homeowners don’t realize the importance of regularly cleaning and inspecting their fireplace or wood stove, but we can tell you from experience – if you don’t sweep your chimney on a regular basis, then all sorts of problems could ensue!

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How To Build And Light A Fire In A Wood Burning Stove

So, you have a wood-burning stove in your home or cabin and want to know how to get it up and running. There are a few steps that need to be taken before the fire can be lit. The first is preparing the chimney for use by cleaning it out with a wire brush.

Once this has been done, then you will need some newspaper or kindling, as well as small pieces of wood which should ideally measure around three inches in length. These materials should all be placed on top of the stove grate so they are ready when needed!

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