All articles tagged with #wood burning
The article highlights the rarity and cultural significance of indoor wood-burning fireplaces in Minnesota, focusing on notable public hearths in places like W.A. Frost, Brit's Pub, Gunflint Lodge, and state parks, while discussing the decline of traditional fireplaces in favor of gas inserts and outdoor firepits, and emphasizing the primal comfort they offer during winter.
A DIY enthusiast has created a robot that automatically feeds a wood-burning boiler to heat a home, using an Arduino Mega to control old boat winches and motors. The robot grabs logs, opens the boiler door, and waits for temperature conditions before adding another log, all monitored remotely with an ESP32. This low-maintenance, low-speed system improves on other automated wood-burning methods and reduces the need for manual feeding, making home heating with wood more efficient and environmentally friendly.