One of the first things that happens when the power goes out, especially when it's winter,

is that you start to notice how quickly your house cools off.

And it's kind of an unsettling feeling, especially when you don't have a way to remedy that

problem.

It really leaves you feeling vulnerable.

Or maybe it's not a power outage, but rather you're looking at your heating bill, your

electricity bill, and you're kind of thinking, oh, that hurts.

Let's figure out another option.

So in today's episode, we are going to explore this idea of wood heat for your homestead

or maybe just your house in town.

I'll share our journey of wood heat, how we make it work for us even out here on the

treeless prairie.

And we'll also talk about some cooking options that you can use when the power goes out

or even just as an off-grid cooking source.

You're listening to the old-fashioned on-purpose podcast, where ambitious people master the

art of returning to their roots.

Have you found yourself disenchanted with society or wishing you could opt out of the

rat race?

Perhaps you're craving a life that's meaningful and tangible, a life where you can create

and produce instead of merely consume.

I'm Jill Winger, best-selling author and long-time homesteader.

Over the last 10 years, I've helped thousands of families create or connection grow amazing

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