Roof Exit vs Wall Exit Chimney Systems: Which One Is Right for Your Wood Stove? When planning a wood stove installation, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is how the chimney will exit your structure. You’ve got two main options: through the roof or out the wall. Each has its pros and cons, …
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Frye and Claire live in a restored 1840s log cabin with their dogs, Cowboy and Cedar. After years of traveling the country in a custom-built 1986 Volkswagen Vanagon named Sue, Frye settled down on a working farm where self-sufficiency is the name of the game. They are loving their Dwarf 5kw for cozy and dry heat.
Before you begin You will need: Recommended PPE: Safety glasses and cut-proof gloves Drill with 1/8” and 3/16” drill bits, and a 10 mm hex bit for driving screws Hammer and a center punch, nail set, or a large nail to make a dent in the pipe to prevent your drill bit from wandering Angle …
Greg wanted to build a finnish Sauna on his property in Maine, and the Dwarf 3kw was the perfect stove for the job!
They installed Dwarf stoves in two of their rental properties and make it easy for the renters by providing instructions via QR code! Read along to find out how they decided on their Dwarf stoves, how the install went and what they like most about their tiny stoves.
Jessica and Logan are renting out a collection of adorable vacation tiny houses in Minnesota, just a stone’s throw away from the Cuyuna Lakes Recreation Area.
They installed Dwarf stoves in two of their rental properties and make it easy for the renters by providing instructions via QR code! Read along to find out how they decided on their Dwarf stoves, how the install went and what they like most about their tiny stoves.
Make sure your Tiny Wood Stove is ready for the cozy season with fall maintenance. Clean the flue, check gaskets and stock up on firewood!
Discover Josh Burg and Sara Crippen’s journey with the Dwarf wood stove in their tiny ceremonial space and learn how they embody sustainable living through their natural building business, Clay Sand Soul.
Lou and his partner Dana have been living the tiny lifestyle for the past six years, moving from a van to a sailboat, and now settling off-grid in the mountains of New York.
The stove has become more than just a heat source; it’s part of what makes his Skoolie special, especially on those serene snowy days. Isaac talks about the warmth and cozy vibe the stove adds, making every snowy landscape outside the window just a bit more magical.
Nicklaus is a builder and outdoor enthusiast who embraced the challenges of extreme cold by equipping his coziest off-grid Cabin with a Tiny Wood Stove.
This efficient and stylish solution not only keeps his living space warm during harsh winters but also perfectly fits the rustic charm of his home.
His journey shows that with the right tools and a bit of courage, turning a small space into a warm, inviting home is not just possible, but deeply fulfilling. For many, like Tyler and his partner, the tiny living movement is more than a trend—it’s a pathway to a freer, simpler life.
Chris has been extensively traveling in tiny spaces for 14 years and counting. Read about his off-grid experience in the snow and how his Dwarf stove changed his Skoolie setup.
Zack designed his unique and stealth Cargo Trailer to explore the cold mountains of Wyoming while staying cozy with his Dwarf 3kw Tiny Wood Stove.
Read about how the install of his Tiny Wood Stove worked out for him, and what makes his off-grid trailer the perfect cold-weather space.
Designing Your Wall Exit Flue System: Step by Step Our newly updated Kit Builder is great at figuring out just what you need for your installation including wall exits and offset pipe. But if your installation needs a little additional planning or you just like seeing how the sausage is made, this guide will walk …
Meet Lucy and Ben from Cornwall, U.K., who have been taking their trusty camper van for travels around Europe and Asia. They share their experience of installing a Dwarf stove in their vintage gypsy wagon-themed camper and how it has become an integral part of their off-grid adventures.
Plus, they’ll share their thoughts on the unique benefits of having a wood-burning stove in your tiny space and why they highly recommend it to others looking for a cozy and sustainable lifestyle.
Meet Janelle and Colt, a couple who transformed a school bus into a rolling off-grid home, now nestled on 8 acres in Pennsylvania. Read about how how the Dwarf stove brings comfort to their winters while navigate tiny living and homesteading.
Callie is living in her travel trailer in the PNW, and the Dwarf 4kw transformed her living experience with comfort and sustainability
Wood Stove Certifications EPA certified? UL Listed? CSA certified? We get questions about wood stove certification all the time. It can be confusing and it varies from town to town and structure to structure so we don’t maintain a list of every municipality’s requirements, but we can likely point you in the right direction. Do …
Before you begin Your flue design should be complete, and you should have all the required components on hand. The install kit is the “base kit” that includes the parts that most everyone needs. Since every structure is different, people need varying amounts of pipe in addition to the kit. Consult our flue design resources …
Lucas has been living in his off-grid Tiny House for the last four years, moving between Wisconsin and Oregon. His Tiny Wood Stove Dwarf 4kw has been keeping him warm and cozy during the long winters.
Checking the Air Controls for a Tight Seal Ensuring the air control paddles on your stove are sealing well is vital for optimal performance. When you first install your stove and down the road if you notice that closing the air controls does little to dampen the fire, follow the steps below to check for …
Jenna built their incredible Treehouse in the mountains of Western North Carolina, and the only thing rivaling the epic view is their Tiny Wood Stove keeping their space warm and cozy.
DJ and Rachel are splitting their time between traveling the country in their DIY Skoolie and raising chicken on their little homestead. Their stunning bus conversion has one of the prettiest Tiny Wood Stove hearths/bench setups we’ve ever seen.
How to Install the Riddling Grate The riddling grate is the circular center of the fire grate which can be rotated back and forth using the riddling grate handle to agitate and drop ash into the ash pan below. This part is not attached to the fire grate and can be removed/reinstalled. It can take …
Replacing door and window gaskets is part of the regular maintenance of a wood stove. Overtime, the gaskets compress and wear out and need to be replaced. We recommend checking the airtightness of your door and glass gaskets annually as part of an off-season maintenance routine. Below are the steps to take in determining the …
Stephanie and her husband have been living tiny for five years and counting and are currently stationary in their 5th-wheel.
Kyle (@bumming.with.bigbetty ) installed his Dwarf 4kw in his incredibly cozy Skoolie, and we agree with him saying it’s the “Best TV you will ever buy”
David installed his Dwarf 3kw in his incredible DIY tree house, and we’re honored to provide heat and some additional coziness to his magical family getaway.
Cutting a hole in the roof of your tiny house to install your wood stove chimney can be intimidating. Getting the hole in the wrong place or ending up with a leaky structure are common fears but with proper planning, you can do this job correctly and painlessly.
Danielle and Tommy recently remodeled their vintage Airstream to an elegant and stunning piece of art, complete with Tiny Wood Stove to keep themselves and their dogs cozy when traveling the US.
Julie and her husband built their truly unique and cozy tea house on their property among the redwoods. They are staying cozy during game night with their DWarf 3kw
Tom fell in love with the Big Bend region in Texas and built a Dome complex with an incredible view. He is staying warm with a Dwarf 4kw during those frigid desert nights.
Eric and Candace installed their Tiny Wood Stove in their Ram Promaster. They also recommend it for the Van builds they are offering.
Julie and her husband built their truly unique and cozy tea house on their property among the redwoods. They are staying cozy during game night with their DWarf 3kw
“The product is top shelf, but even better are the people that stand behind the product.” Denis fulfilled his childhood dream of living in a riverside cottage with his DIY tiny house in Canada. Who are you? Tell us something about you! By trade I’m a web developer and build websites out of code. Being …
How to Build a Safe Hearth or Stand for Your Wood Stove A good hearth or stand protects your floor from embers and reduces heat transfer from your stove to combustible materials. It also gives you options for wood storage, tool organization, and can even highlight your stove as the centerpiece of your space. In …
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” When we bought our van we knew we wanted a wood stove for so many reasons ” The roaming.nomads family has been living on the road full time for the last 7 years, 2 of those in their DIY sprinter van equipped with a Dwarf 3kw Lite Tiny Wood Stove as the sole heat …
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” Sitting by the fire on snowy days with a cup of coffee and a book is a dream come true.” Cody and Randi (@roamingwrens) have been living in their Tiny House for just over six years. They live on a beautiful property in central Oregon with their pup and bees. Who are you? Tell …
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“They know what the DYI community demands…quality, affordability, good looks, user friendly website packed with relevant information, and great customer service. ” The @42parallelnorth crew built and incredible Tiny Wood Stove setup that covers everything, from functionality (knee pillow!), convenience (kindling and firewood storage) to style. Who are you? Tell us something about you! We …
“Customer service was excellent, the product is excellent, we recommend Tiny Wood Stove to everyone!” The Butter Bus Skoolie (@the.butter.bus) was designed with style and functionality in mind, with the Tiny Wood Stove Dwarf 4kw as center piece and heat source for the family home. The bus is currently traveling across the country with its …
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“Having a Tiny Wood Stove in our tiny space offered such a tangible feeling of home on the road. ” Heather and Tanner’s skoolie is one piece of interior design art, and the Tiny Wood Stove is the ideal addition. Who are you? Tell us something about you! Heather & Tanner here! Tanner grew up …
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“We live in a rainforest, so moisture control is very important, and the dry heat of a wood stove helps to dry out everything inside when it’s pouring rain for days and days.” The “Ugly Truckling” housetruck is an unique home that Kai and Ben have been building on for the last five years. They …
Before you begin You will need: Dwarf Heat Shield Kit 4mm Allen Wrench (included in Dwarf Heat Shield Kit) Dwarf Stove Tape Measure Quick View Dwarf Heat Shield $175.00 – $195.00Price range: $175.00 through $195.00 Step 1: Measure Clearances The Dwarf Heat Shield Kit reduces required clearances from the sides and back of the Dwarf …
“I love my stove! It’s so incredibly cozy. I get so excited to use it when the weather starts to turn.” Megan has been living in her tiny house since 2017, moving from Pennsilvania to North Carolina. She is heating her home with the Dwarf 3kw lite. Who are you? Tell us something about you! …
“We lived in a 3300 sq ft home during the winter and we were paying up to $500 a month to heat our home. Now I can heat my home with sticks my dog leaves lying around!” Ben lives in his beautiful tiny house close to Seattle. He is heating his tiny home with a …
“Quality product and real person customer service.” Chris and Jen installed their Dwarf 5kw in their skoolie. They are currently finishing up the build in Montana. Who are you? Tell us something about you! Chris and Jen. I work as carpenter/builder in the spring and winter mostly doing alternative projects and also work as a …
” There are so many reasons we enjoy the stove, from keeping us warm in incredibly cold climates, to drying all our snow gear in a matter of half an hour to re-heating my coffee on cold mornings and cuddling to a fire at night. ” They have been traveling with kids for almost six …
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How much chimney height do I need above the roof? Chimney height is one of the critical factors affecting the performance of your wood stove, and whether your wood stove installation is safe. For traditional construction, the “3-2-10 Rule” is used to determine how high a chimney needs to be above the roof line. For …
Before you begin Your flue design should be complete, and you should have all the required components on hand. The install kit is the “base kit” that includes the parts that most everyone needs. Since every structure is different, people need varying amounts of pipe in addition to the kit. Consult our flue design resources …
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Before you begin Your flue design should be complete, and you should have all the required components on hand. The install kit is the “base kit” that includes the parts that most everyone needs. Since every structure is different, people need varying amounts of pipe in addition to the kit. Consult our flue design resources …
Before you begin Your flue design should be complete, and you should have all the required components on hand. The install kit is the “base kit” that includes the parts that most everyone needs. Since every structure is different, people need varying amounts of pipe in addition to the kit. Consult our flue design resources or …
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Wood Stove Thermal Mass A lot of folks ask us about the materials of different wood stoves, and how that contributes to the stove retaining heat. People want their wood stoves to retain heat longer, so that they can stay warm even after the fire goes out. The thermal mass of a wood stove is …
Coupon Codes and Promotions Are there any active coupon codes for tinywoodstove.com? Yes! Use coupon code DWARF to save 10% off standard parts when purchased with your Dwarf stove. When is Tiny Wood Stove going to have a sale? We don’t have a set schedule for sales, but we do occasionally offer promotions. If you …
Dwarf 3kW Standard vs. Dwarf 3kW LITE The Dwarf 3kW is our smallest size full-featured wood stove. For small spaces like vans, small to medium size RVs and short buses, and tiny homes in more temperate climate, a Dwarf 3kW wood stove can be the perfect size. With a nominal capacity of 10,236 BTUs, a …
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Wood Stove Features and Accessories Choosing the right wood stove for your small space means making sure the stove you choose has all the features you need for your small space. Efficiency Wood stove efficiency can be difficult to compare across models. Not every stove has a published efficiency rating, and those that do are …
How to Make a Small Wood Stove Burn Longer Wood stoves sized properly for tiny spaces tend to have small fireboxes, so they often suffer from short burn times. However, using the upside-down fire technique, you can extend your stove’s burn time by several hours, and possibly overnight. How to Build an Upside-Down Fire in …
What is the most efficient small wood stove? A stove sized properly for your space is going to be the most efficient choice. Too large of a stove will overheat your space, and you’ll need to choke it down or open windows. Too small of a stove will not keep you warm throughout the Winter. …
Supporting Your Flue System Providing adequate support for your flue system is critical for the safety and longevity of your wood stove installation. Tiny Wood Stove provides various hardware to secure your flue system to your structure. Supporting a Roof Exit A roof exit must be supported at a minimum of two points to ensure …
Telescoping Stovepipe A telescoping pipe is sometimes used in a wood stove’s connector pipe, i.e. the pipe that connects the stove to the chimney. We include a section of telescoping pipe in most of our standard flue kits. Should I Use a Telescoping Pipe? Incorporating a telescoping pipe into your flue design is usually a …
“Anyone who came into our Airstream commented on how it felt like a home with the wood stove.” The Kerr Family has been living tiny and traveling for over three years, and with the Tiny Wood Stove they enjoyed off-grid coziness for the whole family. Check out their story below or on their Instagram @demibrooke. …
“We love the idea of being able to pick up our home and move wherever we want or need to go.” Francesca and Nicholas are living fulltime in their skoolie in Colorado. Check out their story below or on their Instagram @happyhomebodies. Tell us about yourselves. Our names are Francesca and Nicholas Drez and we …
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Connecting a Small Wood Stove to a Larger Chimney Size Ideally, your chimney pipe should match the diameter of your stove’s flue flange. This setup delivers the best draft because the stove was designed to operate with that specific size. But sometimes you need to adapt to a larger chimney – either because you already …
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Detachable Chimneys for Spaces that Move For spaces that move like RVs, buses, vans, and other structures on wheels, it’s a good idea to make your chimney detachable. A detachable chimney will help you get the height you need above your roof without having to drive around with a three-foot pipe sticking out of your …
Heat Shields & Clearances for Safe Stove Installation Planning to install a Dwarf wood stove? Whether you’re in the middle of a build or just sketching out your clearances, it’s crucial to understand how heat shields work – and how they can help reduce clearance requirements and keep your space safe. In this guide, we’ll …
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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Pipe Boots Pipe boots are an incredibly versatile flashing choice for wood stove installs. We include a high-temp silicone pipe boot in every roof install kit we sell, since they work well for most installations. Types of Boots Pipe boot mounted on 3″ insulated pipe The two major …
Why is my stainless stovepipe changing color? From time to time, folks will contact us asking whether they’ve damaged their stovepipe. It looks burned or something. Does this mean I had a chimney fire? Is the pipe’s structural integrity compromised? Probably not. Tempering Tempering on our legacy stainless single-wall pipe When you heat stainless steel …
Fast and Efficient Firewood Chopping Firewood can be a major chore! Most small stoves will not accept the traditional 16″ logs, so unless you can hire someone to cut wood specific to your stove, you’ll have some splitting on your hands. We recommend 6-8″ logs for our Dwarf 3kW, 8-10″ logs for our Dwarf 4kW, …
Our family is designing lives in a super-efficient 400sq’ Off-Grid Tiny House. For four years, we lived, traveled, and worked from our little house on wheels—a 1966 26’ Airstream Overlander. The space was sufficient (176sq’) and served its purpose (cheap living so we could spend time as a family + mobile so we could travel …
I stumbled upon Keven’s Small Wood Stove installation in his Vintage Airstream while browsing images on google. His 1971 Airstream has been a labor of love for the past few years. He is now living full-time in his trailer and his Navigator Little Cod Wood Burning Stove is his primary heat source. Here are …
While poking around the Airstream Forums looking for other folks that installed wood stoves I found Denise’s thread about brutal Alaska winters in a vintage travel trailer with a little wood stove as the primary heat source. The forum thread is fascinating and full of great cold weather trailer living tips & tricks. Denise …
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Tent stoves are primitive lightweight stoves for heating wall-tents (canvas hunting tents) or ice huts. They are essentially a barrel, door and a chimney. Not the most efficient stoves nor the cleanest burning but they are cheap and they do provide heat. While these little stoves are not made to be permanently installed in a …
Thinking about wood heat for your RV, yurt, hunting cabin, or other tiny space? Great! Wood stoves can provide affordable, clean, and renewable heat all winter long. The first step is determining how many BTU’s you need to heat your space. What is a BTU? A BTU is a British Thermal Unit, a unit of …
BTU’s or British Thermal Units is a unit of measure that equals, “the amount of energy needed to cool or heat one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit”. KW is a measure of power by different sources of energy.
Cubic Mini, “CUB” Price: $595 Dimensions: H12” x W10” x D9” Weight: 27lbs Flue Outlet: 3” Output: 6000-14000 btu Efficiency: ? EPA Certified: No Outside Air Supply: No Thoughts: The Cubic Mini Cub is a nice little stove, and very tiny. It’s a great option for very small spaces like vans overwintering in mild weather, …
Fatsco “Midget” Price: $339 Dimensions: H15” x 9.5” Diameter Weight: 45lbs Flue Outlet: 3” Max Output: ? Efficiency: ? EPA Certification: No Outside Air Supply: No Notes: Top cooking plate is available as an added option (+$138). This is sold as a coal stove. Thoughts: The Midget is like the Tiny Tot but bigger. Simple …
