It welcomes you in and instantly soothes your cold hands and feet. The smell of wood crackling in the stove and a pot of tea brewing on the side. Yes, we are talking about woodburning stoves in your home. It's not just economical but is very pleasing to the eye as well and it will instantly add a new value to your home.
To help you with your purchase, here are some tips from the experts:
1. Do buy your stove from a reputable company and one with many years of experience in installation. It is not wise to go the DIY route unless you are super handy around the house and know exactly what you are doing.
2. Your stove must be accredited by a well known governing body in your county. It is imperative that you consider your safety and the safety of your family first.
3. Automatically, with your stove you must purchase a carbon monoxide detector. Should you have a smoke leak, the detector will sound an alarm immediately.
Of course a stove like this cannot just stand alone in a corner, it needs to be dressed up a bit:
1. Storing your logs - There are beautiful range of baskets and log carriers in stores today. I personally love the basket as it promotes atmosphere in the room. You can easily gather your logs from outside by using your basket, and without much effort you will have a fresh set of logs.
2. When you pack the logs into the stove while it is already burning wood, you will need to protect your hands and arms from the heat. You will find specially treated gloves in the stores which will not get hot when they get in touch with fire.
3. You want to use all the heat that your stove creates so look into buying a heat reclaimer. This box fits snugly onto the stove pipe which is cleverly designed to disperse lost heat in the actual stove pipe.
4. Also useful for your stove is a thermometer. It will indicate to you if you are over-heating or under-heating the room. It can attach to the stovepipe or onto the stove top.
5. There are also a few kettles and steamers you could have as they are useful as cooking utensils. Make some popcorn the old fashioned way or steam some water to humidify the room.
No doubt about it, woodburning stoves are cost saving and really fun to have in your home. It get's people talking and it will make the old folks reminisce until the cows come home.
To help you with your purchase, here are some tips from the experts:
1. Do buy your stove from a reputable company and one with many years of experience in installation. It is not wise to go the DIY route unless you are super handy around the house and know exactly what you are doing.
2. Your stove must be accredited by a well known governing body in your county. It is imperative that you consider your safety and the safety of your family first.
3. Automatically, with your stove you must purchase a carbon monoxide detector. Should you have a smoke leak, the detector will sound an alarm immediately.
Of course a stove like this cannot just stand alone in a corner, it needs to be dressed up a bit:
1. Storing your logs - There are beautiful range of baskets and log carriers in stores today. I personally love the basket as it promotes atmosphere in the room. You can easily gather your logs from outside by using your basket, and without much effort you will have a fresh set of logs.
2. When you pack the logs into the stove while it is already burning wood, you will need to protect your hands and arms from the heat. You will find specially treated gloves in the stores which will not get hot when they get in touch with fire.
3. You want to use all the heat that your stove creates so look into buying a heat reclaimer. This box fits snugly onto the stove pipe which is cleverly designed to disperse lost heat in the actual stove pipe.
4. Also useful for your stove is a thermometer. It will indicate to you if you are over-heating or under-heating the room. It can attach to the stovepipe or onto the stove top.
5. There are also a few kettles and steamers you could have as they are useful as cooking utensils. Make some popcorn the old fashioned way or steam some water to humidify the room.
No doubt about it, woodburning stoves are cost saving and really fun to have in your home. It get's people talking and it will make the old folks reminisce until the cows come home.
About the Author:
There's nothing quite as welcoming as wood burning stoves in your home. It is the best way to keep your home warm and it looks great too.. Unique version for reprint here: Wood burning Stoves - 8 Handy Ways To A Warm And Cozy Home.
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