Cracked fireproof plates in a wood-burning stove: When do they need to be replaced and how should this be done?
"While cleaning the oven, I noticed that the fireproof clay plate inside has a crack. Can I continue to use it or do I need…
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Can I hang a television above a fireplace? Beware of the invisible heat!
"I would like a fireplace in the living room and a television above it. There is plenty of space between them. Could anything happen to…
Read articleCan a wood-burning stove explode? And what causes wounds in the firebox?
"I was sitting by the stove when there was suddenly a loud bang. The door shook, and a cloud of smoke shot out of the…
Read articleWhy do wood-burning stoves crack and pop when heating up or cooling down?
"I light the fire in the evening, the stove burns beautifully and everything is fine. But when the fire goes out, strange metallic noises come…
Read articleWhat should you do if a bird falls down the chimney or fireplace?
"I'm sitting in the living room and suddenly I hear scratching and rustling noises coming from the stove. The fire isn't burning. I open the…
Read articleCan cat litter, salt, or other home remedies help remove tar from a stove?
"I've heard that if you put cat litter or table salt in the oven, the tar in the chimney will dissolve and burn. Is that…
Read articleWhat should not be burned in a wood-burning stove? Wood is not the same as wood waste!
"I have an old wardrobe in the garage, some laminate flooring and some leftover parquet. All made of wood. Why can't I burn it in…
Read articleCan I cook or bake on a wood-burning stove? And what about making pizza directly in the firebox?
"If the stove is really hot, why can't I heat up a stew or boil water for tea? And what if I try to bake…
Read articleHow can you recognize a worn sealing cord on a wood-burning stove and how do you replace it?
"My oven has been burning too quickly lately. Even when I turn off the air supply, the fire still blazes. Could the problem be with…
Read articleFireproof clay or vermiculite? What is the difference when lining wood-burning stoves?
"I bought a new oven, and it has some thin slabs in it. The old Petras oven had really heavy fireclay. Isn't vermiculite just a…
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