Many self reliant people use wood to heat their homes. Some rely on firewood for all heating and some simply supplement or offset their oil, gas, or electric heat with woodheat. Here are some wood heat tips on how to run an efficient woodstove fire:

• Be sure the chimney is clean
• Remove old ash
• Start with kindling to get a good fire going
• Use only properly seasoned wood
• Feed the fire at regular intervals
• Work toward a hot fire
• Close the door is closed
• Check the door gasket for good seal
• Keep fan clear

This is the point were you and your family enjoy the warmth from all your hard work . . . 

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DDFD believes that self reliance and self sufficiency are the roads to individual freedom and he is an advocate for personal privacy.  He is dedicated to living a quality life through frugality, personal growth and productivity, and defensive entrepreneurship.  He also enjoys cooking from scratch and fishing.