During the coldest winter months, I like to place slabs of granite on and beside my cast-iron woodstove.
The granite holds the heat long after the fire has gone out and keeps the room warm until morning. It’s a great way to get the advantage of a soapstone stove without the price tag.
Chris Haley
Jay, New York
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