Save money burn fire wood for heat.

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A big advantage of living in a rural area is that wood heating is often a viable option. Firewood can usually be purchased more cheaply in rural areas. If you are prepared to be a little resourceful it can sometimes be obtained virtually free of charge. Our friends Lita ans Sam have a large wood heater in their home which keeps them warm and cosy in the winter months. We have some experience of wood heating because recently we lived for 18 months in Condobolin N.S.W. in the house with a wood heater. We found that we need to purchase around $200 worth of firewood to get us through the winter, however we also made use of scrap wood found around the place. Wood can also be obtained from state forest at very low cost. A license to gather firewood from State forest can be obtained on line from relevant state government department. To gather firewood you will need a robust trailer or pick up truck. Chain saws are dangerous. If you do not have the necessary experience knowledge and skill to operate, a chain saw it is strongly advisable to do a formal training course at your local TA FE. In a small town there is also likely to be a wide variety of sources of scrap wood available. from , For example from old pallets, small factories and construction sites. You might like to place an ad in your local newspaper, "Scrap wood removed free of charge". It is important to avoid burning chemical treated , painted or damp wood. If you obtain green freshly cut wood you will need to cut it, store it for 6-12 months in an airy dry place before burn it. It is even possible to make briquettes using waste paper by soaking them and them compressing into handy blocks with a special press, and them allowing to dry thoroughly, this process is of course a little labour intensive. If you buy a house without a wood heater,

                                             

 

 will need to invest a fairly large amount for installing good quality wood heater to make efficient use of your wood. This investment will pay for itself in just a few winters because of the savings on heating cost. We found that our stove with a window at the front gave an abundance of cheery light and radiant heat and was usually more entertainment and relaxing to watch than T.V. The stove also produced a steady supply of wood ash which is useful source of potash and minerals for the garden. There is a certain art in lighting and managing your stove which comes with experience. It is certainly a comforting sight to have a large pile of firewood ready for the next 2 or 3 winter particularly it has been obtained at negligible cost. It means that you have to worry about a heating bills. If you are living in a rural area and you are planning a new house or renovations a wood heater is certainly well worth considering. 
           
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