So where do you get the wood? Around here, firewood is relatively expensive. The other alternative is to get it yourself but that requires a fair amount of equipment to do right. Also a dry place to store it etc.
Also wonder about your insurance company. Around here, a woodstove is becoming an option that most insurance companies are not happy about. "Proper" installation is expensive and takes a fair amount of space. We are fortunate enough to have fairly reasonable natural gas rates so far. My 1800 square foot 2 storey costs, on average $150 per month to heat (including heating water). That is on a budget plan that runs throughout the year so we pay in the summer as well. Randy B in Winnipeg -----Original Message----- Subject: [MBZ] Off Topic - keeping warm In a message dated 2/20/2006 6:18:21 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, PONDERSOA writes: in other news...... i was wondering how every one has been dong regarding house heat it has been a mild winter here in phila i have a wood stove insert that has saved me a fortune in heating costs in my living room fireplace and a fireplace in the basement that i use for enjoyment ( not a good efficient source of heat really) so ... do we have any other wood burners out there ????? mike collins phila pa 1985 500 sec Gooooo Villanova!!!!!!!!
