Feb 15, 2009 · we are looking at buying a house that has a stone fireplace in the living room and a place in the basement to connect a woodstove, the house is 1456 sq ft on one floor and the …

Nov 15, 2015 · The house was built in 1978, so I guess the stove dates back to then. I noticed the fireback was cracked (a common problem on these) and for a few years, I just filled the crack …

Jan 6, 2006 · If you are getting smoke in the house or you stove just don’t seem to be burning like should. Check the door seal and latch for a tight fit. Check the ash pan for shut tight and …

Nov 23, 2022 · I catch one mouse per week from the same hole in the basement wall. I read somewhere online that if you know the entrance point and plug it up, it can actually make …

Feb 21, 2011 · Anyone watch Homestead Rescue Raneys ranch on Discovery channel? I was watching it last night and the fathers house had a bit of a chimney fire that got out of hand and …

Jan 14, 2018 · Hello, I am new to the forum. Lurking for a while now. I joined to ask if, in a through the wall installation, should I run my stove pipe up as high as possible before going through …

Feb 2, 2021 · The part of the house with the non accessible crawl space has no plumbing or wiring under the floor. So what if I just pumped those areas full of foam? My worry would be …

Jan 10, 2011 · I have been having an issue with my newly installed Harman P35I insert, it is blowing smoke into the house at times. I have had the dealer come out and they replaced the …

May 22, 2019 · Just installed my first woodstove, a pleasant hearth 1800sq ft woodstove in my 1200sq rancher. It’s located on one side of the house. I have floor vents and wall returns near …

Improving chimney updraft We often hear the complaint that someone has a "bad" stove or fireplace because it smokes into the house. In our experience, however, draft problems are …