Monthly Archives: November 2009

How do I get my wood stove to stop stinking up the house?

I bought a new Wood Stove last year. I’ve found that when its not lit the stove pumps a foul smell into the house. How do I fix this? Can it be fixed? Sounds as if you’re getting backdraft down … Continue reading

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Frugal Ways to Prepare for Bad Weather

Weather is the one thing you can’t control. But you can control how you are prepared for emergencies and bad weather situations. And you can do it frugally. From flooding and hurricanes to mudslides and blizzards, we all need to … Continue reading

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American Country House Plan | Americana Decor From Wall To Wall

The American country house plan is a fairly modern term used to express a variety of different elemental structural or design themes which give rise to the feel of years gone by. The charm of a country home can be … Continue reading

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Types of Green Chai Tea

Many different types of tea are consumed by people around the world. For centuries Europeans have been drinking tea and for millennia Asians have been drinking green tea. The main producers and exporters of green tea throughout the world include … Continue reading

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17″ x 41″ Gelco Stainless Steel Chimney Cap – 3/4″ Mesh-8″ Mesh Height

Gelco Stainless Multi-Flue Chimney Top Model D With SwingTabs – Of course you use the multi-flue chimney top when you have a multiple, odd-sized, or unlined flue. But single-flue owners deserve the same protection this top offer by covering the … Continue reading

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Arctic Outdoor Fireplace Lil’ Bon Fire – Black

Arctic Outdoor Fireplace Lil’ Bon Fire – Black. BF-2033B. Add warmth to the patio, backyard or campsite for years to come with the Lil’ Bon Fire. This outdoor fireplace is attractive, portable, easy to clean and simple to use and … Continue reading

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Simpson Dura-Vent 3006 Stainless Steel Pellet Vent Stainless Steel 6 Inch Straight Length Pipe with 3 Inch Inner Diameter

6 Inch Straight Length PipePelletVent Pro is a venting system designed for stoves and inserts that use wood pellets and oil fuel. It is also built to vent biofuel products such as corn, switch grass, cherry pits, soybeans, coffee husks, … Continue reading

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Napoleon Cast-Iron Wood Stove

This traditional Early American style stove does an excellent job of heating 600-1,500 sq. ft. Burn control is provided by a single lever that adjusts both primary and secondary air mixture. This unit meets EPA standars for low emissions. The … Continue reading

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Landmann Quad Que Smoker Gas Grill

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How do I get squirrels out of my Chimney?

Scritch scratch, scritch scratch. It has become a familiar, yet increasingly annoying sound in my living room. Squirrels have invaded my chimney. Well, not my chimney, but the space between my chimney and the outdoor paneling that surrounds the chimney. … Continue reading

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