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Heating with Wood - my insights


I've been heating with wood for several years as part of my approach to frugal living. There is nothing quite like eliminating or greatly reducing the heating bill. It's an example of marketplace alternatives in action. You might consider something similar.

Based on my experience, I'm offering discussion of insights about wood heat. There are many to consider. In my view, you trade labor, space, convenience and a bit of comfort for tremendous savings on the heat bill.

And, you get the heart warming romance that only comes with wood stove heating.

The idea here is to provide an introduction to these areas to give you a flavor of what heating with wood is all about so you can decide if it's right for you. Wood stove heating isn't for everyone. If you really like the convenience of the thermostat on your wall and you're not at all unhappy with the bill from your energy provider, then heating with wood is probably not for you. In this case, you'll like that Green-Energy-Efficient-Homes.com offers many other tips on energy efficient home heating that you can take advantage of.

Assume for this discussion on heating with wood that we're not talking about a fireplace because they generally aren't a source of heat. Fireplaces suck heat out of your home. If you want home heating that is aligned with frugal living, a traditional fireplace isn't going to cut it.

If you're new to wood heating, there will also be some initial investments, so wood heat isn't ideal for everyone. Review my insights carefully and talk with others before you decide.

Let's consider the good, the bad, the ugly, and the bizarre aspects of heating with wood by looking at various topics that would be of interest to the average person. For each topic highlighted below, a more detailed discussion is provided on a separate page. If you desire more information, the text link will take you to a new page that examines that topic in detail.









As you can see, heating with wood involves many issues and many factors that make it both desirable and challenging. Do some careful thinking and planning before you add wood stove heating to your approach to frugal living.


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