This winter season you have decided to use a wood burning stove. But to keep the wood burning stove interesting and easy to use, it would probably be best to have some accessories to go along with it. There is quite the variety of different accessories to choose from, but the following are the ones you should consider first.
Baskets And Log Carriers For You Wood Burning Stove
With a traditional stove that burns logs, it will be vital to have a means of transportation to get those logs inside as well as means to store them. These are both great utilities to help you move more logs at once without straining yourself too badly. Each of the carriers and storage compartments will be made out of different materials and vary in size and shape. The wicker basket is probably our top choice however. Not only is it stylish, it also does both transporting and storing. The wicker design goes great with any small cottage or country home.
The metal carriers will give a more industrial look and tend to be much tougher. Keep in mind how well each type of carrier will go with your house’s style.
Thermometer
If you want to measure the heat of your stove, watch it’s efficiency, and make sure to keep safe, you will need a thermometer. Either hooking on your stovepipe or attached straight to your stove top, the thermometer will measure the temperature.
Steamers and Kettles For Your Wood Burning Stove
Part of having a wood burning stove is having great a authentic feel as well as enjoying yourself. How much fun would it be to have a kettle that you could use to make old-style popcorn. Or perhaps instead of using a humidifier, you could save money and simply poor water into a kettle. With just a small amount of potpourri added to your new low-tech humidifier, you have a wondrous fragrance fill your house.
You will find all kinds of kettles, but the porcelain ones tend to be the top choice due to their rust resistance. A trivet will be an essential tool if you plan to cook on the wood stove. A trivet designed for a wood stove will protect the stove top from developing any rust spots that the steamers or kettles may leave behind.
It can be a great idea to add a wood burning stove to your house for both functional and aesthetic reasons. Having accessories for your wood burning stove can keep things fun, safe, and cost efficient.
In addition to writing on stoves, Eliza has written on tires as well, check out her other articles at Goodyear Wrangler tires and media fireplace.