Heating With Wood

The Satisfaction of Heating with Wood

jsmith October 25, 2019

I have heated with wood for the past 30 years. The whole process, from chopping and hauling wood to gathering around the stove, makes me happy.

Splitting Wood By Hand

Patrick Gilliam November 17, 2018

You don’t need noisy, smelly chainsaws for splitting wood. Axe expert Patrick Gilliam shares how he splits wood by hand and finds enjoyment in his work.

Heating With Wood: Choosing the Right Firewood

Patrick Gilliam November 5, 2018

Before you fire up your wood-burning heatstove, make sure you have the right firewood! Axe expert Patrick Gilliam shares his tips for the best firewood.

Safely Heating a Yurt With Wood

Hannah Breckbill February 21, 2018

Hannah shares her experience with heating her yurt. “It’s definitely more work to heat with wood than to heat with gas or electricity, but it feels good!”

Wood Splitting for Women

Hannah Breckbill November 1, 2017

It’s true, splitting wood takes time and it takes energy… but oh is it ever worth it!

‘A Place To Go When You’re Cold’: Why Heat With Wood

Sarah Nussbaum August 21, 2017

In a world of complete automation and instant gratification, Bruce, Lehman’s Senior Buyer, has chosen a different way to heat his family’s home:

Living With A Woodstove: 4 Tools That Shine

Samantha Spigos June 21, 2017

When we moved into this one-room 1800s home, we did not anticipate all that heating our home solely with wood would entail. Here are 4 tools that have paid for themselves, over and over again.

The List Maker’s Spring Checklist

doug smith March 3, 2017

I’m a list maker and prefer to make detailed outlines of what I need to do today, tomorrow, next week, next month and so on.

Hearthstone Stoves: Long-Lasting, Ultra-Reliable Heat (And Beauty, Too)

Galen Lehman December 16, 2016

Over my 40 years at Lehman’s, hundreds of customers have shared how much they revel in the beauty, bask in the comfortable heat, and trust the amazing durability of their Hearthstone stove.