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Now that the cold is coming, it is time to talk about one of the most important tools that we can have at home or in the garage. And it's the stove!
We have many types of stoves, electric, diesel, solar, etc... but the most economical by far is firewood.
Wood stoves and now also called biomass stoves ( concentrate of leftover pruning and other wood ) give off a lot of heat. With around 150 euros' worth of firewood, we can spend the winter at home in our underwear! 😉 Many old houses have these stoves, positioned to heat as much of the house as possible.
Types of wood stove:
Cylindrical: the most common and oldest, but they can generate a little more smoke inside the house. More difficult to get the firewood in. The lowest priced ones, since they are around 75-120 euros.
With side window: They are a thousand times more beautiful, and practical to use, since having the front window, it is like a mini fireplace, although they are usually more expensive. Prices: €250 to €1500 or more, Some of them have side ducts to create a current of hot air to accelerate the heating of the area.
Then we have smoke exhaust pipes. Which is interesting to take advantage of the length to heat more areas of the house. Also keep in mind that hot air always rises upwards.
Consumption: Air-intake controls let you speed up or slow down the burning wood. A log can last twice as long as in an open fireplace.
In short. If you want to warm up your country house and spend the minimum on installation and consumption. Wood stoves are your solution.
NOTE: Take care: combustion can be dangerous, and escaping smoke can cause poisoning.