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d-cent t1_j91rf4h wrote

On a similar note. What do people do with their wood ash? Mine isn't burning very efficiently, so it has significant coals in it.

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Hanginon t1_j94eqrn wrote

I've always just spread it lightly in the yard after going through it with a strong magnet. It sweetens the generally acidic soil of Vermont.

You'll likely be really surprised at how much metal you'll find, mostly nails.

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d-cent t1_j95ph2a wrote

I've tried that but the coals just don't break down.

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