| This DVD Set will give you the knowledge and confidence to begin heating with wood immediately. Hosts Ted and Deb Sokolowski take you through an entire season of heating with wood. Hands-on demonstrations show the viewer step-by-step how to harvest, process, and burn wood safely. This DVD Set is jam-packed with safety tips and important information that could save you and your family's lives, as well as your property from a house fire or other life threatening situation. In depth yet easy to understand. Bonus features in "Ted's Goody Box" are perfect for the "do-it-yourselfer" that wants to save time and money. Disc 1 1 Wood Burning Appliances
A look at modern wood burning appliances
Types of wood stoves
Fireplace inserts, Central heating units
Appliance size and placement and more... 2 Starting & Maintaining a Fire
The basics of getting a good draft
Details of starting and building fires
How to control burn rates
Things you should never burn
Tips on ash disposal and more... 3 Chimney Maintenance
The importance of professional installation
The right chimney location
Preventing a chimney fire
How to handle a chimney fire
How to clean your own chimney and more... 4 Safety
Clearances and heat shields
Child safety
Smoke alarms and CO detectors
Tips on using a fire extinguisher and more... 5 Enjoying Your Hearth
An overview of hearth accessories Disc 2 6 Sources of Wood
Btu values of different woods
Tips on buying firewood
What is a face cord?
Finding free or low cost firewood and more...
7 Cutting Your Own Wood
Instruction on safe use of a chain saw
Chain saw hazards and safety tips
Process of cutting up an entire tree
Working with a cant hook
Using wedges and more... 8 Splitting Firewood
Operating basics of a hydraulic log splitter
Manual splitting: tools, safety & techniques
Reading end-grain for safe and easy splitting
Log splitter safety and more... 9 Stacking & Drying
The importance of dry wood
Determining if wood is dry enough to burn
How to stack wood for maximum drying
Tips on wood storage and more...
BONUS! "Ted's Goody Box" Adding Life to Your Chain Saw
How to clean and maintain your chain saw Sharpening Chain Saws
How to easily sharpen your own chain saw
Wood Stove Maintenance
How to change fire brick, door and glass gaskets Identifying Trees
Identifying 24 common species found in northeastern US Maybe you are just thinking about heating with wood. Maybe you have just purchased a home with a wood burning appliance and don't know how to use it safely. Maybe you want to tackle some of the annual chimney maintenance yourself. Perhaps you have used wood in the past but aren't sure what is myth or fact about wood-burning. Get up to speed fast with this DVD set. Save money on fuel bills and sleep easier knowing that you and your family are safe while using wood as a heat source.
Fun and faster than hours of reading instructional books or manuals. | 
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