An abandoned wood stove awaits restoration.
Cast iron wood stoves are designed for many purposes. They last longer than other wood burning stoves and retain and distribute heat better. The cast iron itself has a rustic, sophisticated charm. While most popular at the turn of the 20th century, cast iron stoves are still used to heat, decorate and cook in the home. Does this Spark an idea?
Warmth
Watch the fire burn in the stove on winter nights.
Using a cast iron stove to heat your home can be cheaper than using oil or electricity if wood is plentiful in your area. The door to the stove can be left open to watch the fire burn as it emits heat into your home. Two-story homes will find that all of the heat rises to the top floor. Adding a blanket across the stairwell opening will minimize the heat rising to the top floor. One stove is generally sufficient for one house.
Decoration
A cast iron wood stove can add rustic charm to a living room, outdoor patio or kitchen. Some old and new cast iron wood stoves have very interesting embellishments, such as clawed feet, that reflect an earlier time. Color cast iron stoves with acrylic urethane enamel to blend with your decor.
Cooking
Cast iron wood stoves are made for cooking purposes as well. The design of the stove allows wood to be burned beneath the range, water or steam to emit from a side container to keep the house from drying out, and an oven up above the range, where a microwave might normally be today. Ashes are easily emptied out of an ash drawer for clean up.
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