If you are the proud owner of a new wood stove these 10 tips will help you get the most efficiency and enjoyment out of it. I’ve been heating with wood for 6 years now and my experience has run the gamut, from filling the house with smoke, buying green wood, running out of wood, […]
The Backyard Pioneer and Wood Burning Stoves
Please Consider “Liking” The Backyard Pioneer on Facebook to keep up with all our happenings. . . With the temperature dropping here in the Northeast, we’ve finally had our first fire of the year, and us at The Backyard Pioneer felt it was a good time to look back at some of the posts […]
The Economics of Heating with Wood
With the wood heating season coming to an end it is time to talk about the economics of heating with wood. My central heating system is fuel oil (Yes, it kind of stinks). I’ve been keeping good records since I bought my house back in September 2004. When I was heating only with oil I […]
Spring Cleaning For Your Wood Burning Stove
With the the change of season finally taking hold it is time to do a little Spring cleaning for your wood burning stove. I think the Spring cleaning is an essential part of heating with wood. The cleaning is for efficiency and safety. My cleaning process actually starts with the last fire of the year. […]
Choosing a Chainsaw for the Long Haul
If you heat with wood or have a lot of land to clear a chainsaw is an indispensable tool. It is a big purchase and and choosing wisely can save you money, time, and aggravation down the road. With that being said their is only two brands that I can really get behind and they […]
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