Diary of a Wood Burning Stove!
This week has seen us trying out yet another type of fuel, this time Easy-Logs from The Briquette Company (see image). You can see a fuller review of these briquettes on our website, but we were pleased with this product, which is made from 100% wood chippings and burns well.
We have unfortunately had another feathered friend appear in the fire, but thankfully this one was also helped to escape. We'll definitely be taking the advice of one of our readers last week, who suggested fitting something to the top of the chimney to stop birds getting in. I'm not sure why this wasn't done when the stove was fitted, so perhaps this would be something to check with your installer.
On a positive note, I have had another, much more successful, attempt at lighting the fire all by myself this week!! This time I soon had a good blaze going and I think the key was keeping a close eye on it in the early stages.
My other tip of the week is regarding drying washing! Once it becomes too cold and wet to successfully dry washing outside, I usually use our spare room, and try to avoid the tumble dryer as much as possible. Early autumn is often the hardest time to get things dry, however, as the heating isn't on much and this year we've used the heating less than normal (thanks to our lovely stove) even as it's got colder. I don't like having washing hanging around the lounge all day, but have been putting the clothes horse in front of the stove when we go to bed. Even without stoking it up the stove is still warm so the clothes are much further towards being dry by morning.
I'm sure there'll be more to report soon, so watch this space for the next diary installment!
PREVIOUS DIARY ENTRIES
21st November - More fuel types and a feathery visitor!
14th November - Trying out some different fuel
7th November - Warming the house
31st October 2011 - Cosy living room
12th October 2011 - Where to keep all that wood...
19th September 2011 - The first lighting of the season!
2 comments:
Mmmmm Biscuits in front of a fire
It is a great idea keeping the clothes infront of the fire. I'm guessing they are a safe distance away from the fire aswell.
It is a problem drying clothes indoors without getting a slightly damp clothes smell. I do sometimes open a window slightly to get some air circulation is aswell.
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