A wood stove for the winter

This wood stove idea has been in the works for a while. Now, here we are. Not only did we need a wood stove, but what hearth pad would we use? There are some out there, but these were not what we wanted.

Brainstorming and inquiring about floor grade tiles brought us to salvaged material without hesitation. We found salvaged granite from the Preservation and Conservation Association (PACA) and other remnants elsewhere to design our own.





Even though, it might not seem the easiest, it is a rewarding experience. From the combination of diy, Champaign and Tilton shops, for design, granite sizing and installation respectively, we are looking forward to it.