Article by Confessions of a Mom: You’ve heard it said “to be part of the solution, not part of the problem” right? Well, I strive to keep a positive attitude and always be part of the solution. That’s why I want to share my story with you. Since purchasing our corn stove a couple months […]
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Minnesota Snow Storm of December 11, 2010
Where were you when the storm hit? After a storm effects so many people, it’s normal for people to share their stories of snow totals, treacherous travels, school closings, and what they did to entertain themselves or kids while being stuck indoors. Feel free to submit your story in the comments below. We’d love to […]
Our Wood Fireplace Edges Out the Furnace
Using a wood burning fireplace to heat a home is a great option for many people. Fireplace efficiencies have come a long way, and while some people prefer the modern conveniences of pellet stoves, others still like to burn wood the “old fashioned way”. If splitting wood still appeals to you or smelling the sweet […]
Keeping Our New Baby Warm
It’s important to have a warm home during the cold winter months. It’s even more important to have a warm and comfortable home when you bring a new baby home during the middle of winter. A Magnum Countryside or Winchester stove is a great option to pumping plenty of warm, toasty air into your home […]
Frequently Asked Questions about Pellet Stoves or Corn Stoves
With the cold weather here, people are asking questions and seeking answers about pellet stoves, corn stoves, and other alternative heating methods. This post is meant to serve as a linked guide to more information about some of the most commonly asked questions we’ve answered over the years. If you have a question that is […]
Including a Pellet Stove in Your New Home Specs
Increasingly more people are opting to include renewable energy features in their new home construction plans. As the popularity of pellet stoves increases, people know to talk to their architects and contractors about their desire to include alternative heating appliances in their new home. Whether you opt for a pellet burning fireplace or a free-standing […]
Thinking of Selling Your Home?
A biomass stove can help you sell your home. If you spend a few minutes on YouTube searching for various biomass products like Magnum, Inglenook or Country Flame you’re likely to find real estate agents who have posted videos of homes featuring these products. Why? Modern, properly installed biomass burning products like these not only […]
My Checklist
I can’t believe I’ve only had my corn stove for a few weeks. It already seems like it’s been a part of our home for a long time. Gone are the days when I fretted over doing everything perfect or worrying I’d forget something. I have watched the maintenance and fuel videos on YouTube posted […]
Travel With Me Through Minnesota, South Dakota, and Beyond
Farmers across the Midwest are reporting record high crops of corn, and it’s wonderful to see corn yields so high. With record crops flooding combines, trailers, grain bins, and local elevators, however, we have to wonder where it will all go. Sadly, last year we witnessed a tragedy, captured in pictures of what happened to […]