Window Repair and Wood Stoves

[tulip]

I had all of my windows repaired. Some needed new cords, two need additional work that will wait until spring. One needed a weight. Done! I don't have storm windows yet. That, too, will have to wait.

My Petit Godin wood stove is hooked up about a month ago and today is my first day actually using it! I tried to light it a few times, but the chimney draw was not good and I got alot of smoke in the house. The reason for this appears to be that it was simply not cold enough outside. Something to do with pressure inside and outside. There's a whole wood stove forum that I consulted and they are very thorough over there. It's certainly cold enough today and it lit right up and has been burning beautifully.

I'm so happy to be using it, and it heats my whole little house. Since I work from home, it's quite practical since I'm home alot. It's such a nice, soft heat, too. And it's a very cute stove!

[Zen]

It's not cute, it's a work of art.

If you've any experience with wood stove heat you know it's very dry. Put a pot of water on top.

It's cold, alright. My window repair is going to involve the stuffing of towels around the windowsills