As evening temperatures in our area begin to descend, now is the perfect time to get your wood-burning stove in good working order. The Environmental Protection Agency provides the following guidance: ...

Wood stoves, a technology that has been around for hundreds of years, have been updated for the 21st century with vastly improved energy-efficiency and pollution control features. Also known as ...

Ever since the first caveman threw a log on the first fire, burning wood for heating and cooking has helped to define human civilization. But wood as a fuel source has some inherent drawbacks, ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

Wood-burning stoves produce harmful smoke that can worsen lung and heart diseases. It's important to use EPA-certified wood-burning stoves for better efficiency and safety. Ensure proper ventilation ...

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, there are an estimated 6.5 million inefficient stoves in the U.S., most of them models that predate EPA clean-burning standards. In all, there are ...