Jim McCollam didn’t only set out to reinvent himself after the local construction economy took a dive four years ago. The longtime siding contractor also decided to reinvent the wood stove. “I just ...

When the temperatures outside begin to drop there's nothing we'd rather do than curl up by the fire, sip hot cocoa, and read a good book. But if your home doesn't have a traditional fireplace, this is ...

Anyone who heats with a wood stove knows that the experience is completely different from typical central heating. It’s not for everyone, though, and it’s certainly not without its trade-offs. One of ...

Q. I am tired of hauling wood indoors for my fireplace. I saw pellet and corn stoves at my home center store and they sell the pellets there. Are they convenient to use and do they produce much heat ...

If you have a wood stove or a fireplace for back-up heat, or as your main heat source, you’ve probably already thought to tune it up for winter. But cleaning your chimney and hearth and using ...

If you find yourself with lots of leftover wood (from carpentry projects and the like), you don't need to waste them. By building a rocket stove, you can heat your house with just a handful of wood.