How do you brave the cold when smoking outside in winter? - Page 2

08-09-2010, 07:28 PM

I turned the sandbox from my kid's old playhouse into a firepit. I bundle up a bit and make a big fire. I sit right next to it and can stay warm enough.

This is in northern Colorado winters, mind you. The only time I'm not out there is if it's snowing or if the temp is less than -10 (-8 was rough, but I persevered).

CigarNut · 08-09-2010, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

Here in San Diego we put on long pants and shoes.

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That's right Peter, rub it in!

08-09-2010, 07:44 PM

I move from the patio to the garage where I have a parabolic heater when it's too cold for me.

bobarian · 08-09-2010, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

I smoke in my house, pretty toasty in there.

Cant beat a warm comfy sofa to smoke on!

smokehouse · 08-09-2010, 07:58 PM

Got one these for the garage.

TheRiddick · 08-09-2010, 07:59 PM

What's WINTER?

darkleeroy · 08-09-2010, 08:02 PM

I have to brave the heat when I'm smoking outside in the winter.

When I used to live in TN though, I had a ton of blankets.

08-09-2010, 08:09 PM

I made a small cigar room in the basement. This was cheap and easy.

I installed a bathroom exhaust fan and vented it similar to how you would vent a clothes dryer. I purchased a couple roles of thick guage plastic from the painting department at Lowe's. I used a cable/romex stapler to secure everything to the bottom of the floor joists (to keep smoke from going upstairs) and then also hung the plastic from floor to ceiling (to keep the smoke from getting to the rest of the basement).

The only down side is that people think I'm running a meth lab when they see it the first time. All in all it only cost about $150 for everything.

This may be an option if you have a basement and are handy (...and also don't mind being called a hillbilly).

bsmokin · 08-09-2010, 08:23 PM

We gotta see a picture of this!!!

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Originally Posted by xapa97

I made a small cigar room in the basement. This was cheap and easy.

I installed a bathroom exhaust fan and vented it similar to how you would vent a clothes dryer. I purchased a couple roles of thick guage plastic from the painting department at Lowe's. I used a cable/romex stapler to secure everything to the bottom of the floor joists (to keep smoke from going upstairs) and then also hung the plastic from floor to ceiling (to keep the smoke from getting to the rest of the basement).

The only down side is that people think I'm running a meth lab when they see it the first time. All in all it only cost about $150 for everything.

This may be an option if you have a basement and are handy (...and also don't mind being called a hillbilly).

08-09-2010, 08:55 PM

Here you go bsmokin.

Chingas · 08-09-2010, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by xapa97

Here you go bsmokin.

Totally reminds me of a kill room from Dexter!

Mad props for making it work Brother!

pektel · 08-10-2010, 07:42 AM

xapa - nice man cave?

I like the ingenuity. That's much better than braving the bitter cold.

I'm in northern MN. Lots of -20 days in the winter time. As long as there's a good blanket of snow, my garage stays pretty warm without the heater(well, maybe a 10 degree differential from outside.) But it makes a big difference being out of the wind.

bsmokin · 08-10-2010, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by xapa97

Here you go bsmokin.

Nice setup MacGyver!

Should change your screen name now...

Bill86 · 08-10-2010, 12:53 PM

Sit outside without a jacket, maybe a nice pair of Hawaiian shorts and some sandles . I was born in Michigan lived there for 20 years.....TN winters are a joke.

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Originally Posted by Chingas

Totally reminds me of a kill room from Dexter!

Mad props for making it work Brother!

LOL that's exactly what I thought, kill room.

Volt · 08-10-2010, 01:00 PM

Hmm I just invite more people to smoke in the shed. More 98.6 add up. Me, Tbone, Mac, Barry, Ghost, etc

kelmac07 · 08-10-2010, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Volt

Hmm I just invite more people to smoke in the shed. More 98.6 add up. Me, Tbone, Mac, Barry, Ghost, etc

Add the propane heater and it's nice and toasty!!

ucla695 · 08-10-2010, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by TheRiddick

What's WINTER?

I think it's that time of year when you have to find your pair of socks.

Virginia_Ghost · 08-10-2010, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Chingas

Brother. I smoke inside. Do a google search for Lamp Berger. That's what I use and you'd never be able to tell I smoke in their all year round, usually multiple cigars a day.

Worth a shot looking into.

I wonder if that's what is clogging up your nose hairs.

timj219 · 08-10-2010, 02:42 PM

In past years I've never smoked during the winter. But this year I'm looking to fix up part of the basement for myself. My wife never goes down there anyway so I may install an exhaust fan in the window and a heavy curtain in the doorway between my work bench and the rest of the basement.

Gophernut · 08-10-2010, 05:46 PM

I have a electric furnace hanging in the garage. I only run it when I am planning on smoking which is greatly reduced during the winter. It's around 35,000 btu's and does a nice job of getting a 3 stall garage, insulated and rocked, to around 60-65 degree F in about 15 minutes or so. I bought it from a guy on craigslist for about $250 and paid my neighbor $50 to run the wires, he is an electrician. Works great for those cold Wisconsin winters. Helps melt the snow off the cars also.

08-09-2010, 07:28 PM	#21
polobear Guest Posts: n/a	Re: How do you brave the cold when smoking outside in winter? I turned the sandbox from my kid's old playhouse into a firepit. I bundle up a bit and make a big fire. I sit right next to it and can stay warm enough. This is in northern Colorado winters, mind you. The only time I'm not out there is if it's snowing or if the temp is less than -10 (-8 was rough, but I persevered).

08-09-2010, 07:58 PM	#25
smokehouse Hiding from Curly Cut Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 83 Trading: (0)	Re: How do you brave the cold when smoking outside in winter? Got one these for the garage. __________________ A bad day hunting or fishing is better than a good day at work.

08-09-2010, 07:59 PM	#26
TheRiddick Non-believer Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Greg Location: Las Vegas Posts: 943 Trading: (7)	Re: How do you brave the cold when smoking outside in winter? What's WINTER?

08-09-2010, 08:02 PM	#27
darkleeroy Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Josh Location: Miami, FL Posts: 318 Trading: (0)	Re: How do you brave the cold when smoking outside in winter? I have to brave the heat when I'm smoking outside in the winter. When I used to live in TN though, I had a ton of blankets. __________________

08-09-2010, 08:09 PM	#28
xapa97 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: How do you brave the cold when smoking outside in winter? I made a small cigar room in the basement. This was cheap and easy. I installed a bathroom exhaust fan and vented it similar to how you would vent a clothes dryer. I purchased a couple roles of thick guage plastic from the painting department at Lowe's. I used a cable/romex stapler to secure everything to the bottom of the floor joists (to keep smoke from going upstairs) and then also hung the plastic from floor to ceiling (to keep the smoke from getting to the rest of the basement). The only down side is that people think I'm running a meth lab when they see it the first time. All in all it only cost about $150 for everything. This may be an option if you have a basement and are handy (...and also don't mind being called a hillbilly).

08-10-2010, 07:42 AM	#32
pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Re: How do you brave the cold when smoking outside in winter? xapa - nice man cave? I like the ingenuity. That's much better than braving the bitter cold. I'm in northern MN. Lots of -20 days in the winter time. As long as there's a good blanket of snow, my garage stays pretty warm without the heater(well, maybe a 10 degree differential from outside.) But it makes a big difference being out of the wind. __________________ The problem is not the problem. The problem is your ATTITUDE about the problem.

08-10-2010, 01:00 PM	#35
Volt I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,799 Trading: (19)	Re: How do you brave the cold when smoking outside in winter? Hmm I just invite more people to smoke in the shed. More 98.6 add up. Me, Tbone, Mac, Barry, Ghost, etc __________________ Curing the infection... One bullet at a time.

08-10-2010, 02:42 PM	#39
timj219 Feeling at Home Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Tim Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 699 Trading: (15)	Re: How do you brave the cold when smoking outside in winter? In past years I've never smoked during the winter. But this year I'm looking to fix up part of the basement for myself. My wife never goes down there anyway so I may install an exhaust fan in the window and a heavy curtain in the doorway between my work bench and the rest of the basement. __________________ "All this of Pot and Potter - Tell me then, Who is the Potter, pray, and who the Pot?" Omar Khayyam

08-10-2010, 05:46 PM	#40
Gophernut Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: Hudson, WI Posts: 1,661 Trading: (15)	Re: How do you brave the cold when smoking outside in winter? I have a electric furnace hanging in the garage. I only run it when I am planning on smoking which is greatly reduced during the winter. It's around 35,000 btu's and does a nice job of getting a 3 stall garage, insulated and rocked, to around 60-65 degree F in about 15 minutes or so. I bought it from a guy on craigslist for about $250 and paid my neighbor $50 to run the wires, he is an electrician. Works great for those cold Wisconsin winters. Helps melt the snow off the cars also. __________________ "My reading of history convinces me that most bad government results from too much government." Thomas Jefferson