Category Archives: Country Living

In Floyd County, you never know who is going to offer help when you need it

Posted on December 16, 2010 by David St Lawrence

As I get older, I really appreciate the help I get from my friends. I'm pretty handy with computers and cameras and technical stuff, but firewood presents a challenge that is best met with the aid of extra helping hands. … Continue reading →

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If you own a pellet stove, you need to know Josh Muncy

Posted on December 3, 2010 by David St Lawrence

A pellet stove is one of the most sophisticated wood-burning devices I have ever run across. It provides even heat under thermostatic control and you only load it once a day even in the coldest weather. That's the good part … Continue reading →

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It’s not too late to consult a chimney sweep

Posted on December 1, 2010 by David St Lawrence

We are fortunate to know Rick Eanes, of Eanes Chimney Sweep and he is the reason we sleep easy at night. He came by a few days ago and completely dismantled our Dutchwest Wood Stove to find out why it was not drawing properly when the damper was closed. Continue reading →

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It’s time to move on and start building a future

Posted on November 3, 2010 by David St Lawrence

Now that the election results are in, I am preparing for the oncoming winter. I built a few cold frame covers for my horse feeder deck planters. Bob Grubel gave me some mixed greens and lettuce which will supply salad … Continue reading →

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