From: "Elle" 
Newsgroups: misc.consumers.house
Subject: Re: Heating: "Forced Air, Gas" vs. Electric
Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2006 03:14:07 GMT

Thanks Jim. I am not going to go so far from civilization 
that a wood burning stove will be necessary. Rather, I 
refuse too. I'm too lazy for that these days. OTOH many of 
the houses have fireplaces.

I will keep in mind your counsel on propane and start 
studying up on the insulation of my next home purchase.

"jim"  wrote
> Also suggest you take the time to insulate well as this 
> can make a huge
> difference to the bills .I have a mix elec and wood in my 
> cottage and
> find exceot in the late fall Sept and Oct do I need the 
> elect in the
> night and possible early morning rest of day can be wood 
> ,get a good
> woodstove one that is very efficent. Mine will burnat 
> proper settings
> for upwards of 6 hrs on 3or4 logs after you get it going . 
> Good Luck
> propane is not very good in cold weather
> Elle wrote:
>> Jonathan, thanks. Your comments clarified these issues a
>> lot.
>