In a power outage, a wood stove can still provide heat, making it a reliable option for emergencies. Pellet stoves, however, ...

Tom Butcher, leader of the Energy Conversion Group at the U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory, has been quoted as saying that burning wood fuel cleanly and efficiently on a ...

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 ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. When bone-chilling temperatures and snowstorms hit, folks with wood and pellet stoves have an edge in warming their living ...

Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

Pellet stoves can be a cost-effective means of heating your home, while adding coziness that’s similar to what you get with a traditional fireplace or wood-fired stove. Instead of burning split logs, ...

There are few things less pleasant than being cold inside your own home during the winter months. Sure, you can turn up the heater, but it will run up your bill. And fireplaces are terrific, but they ...

Vadim co-founded MayDay Media, a non-profit documentary production company. She has since written, directed and edited several short films and documentaries. Yes and yes. Burning wood pellets can ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The novelty of a wood burning fireplace wears off when you have to trudge outside to grab a bundle of ...

It's pretty common knowledge that a stove can be a cheaper alternative to gas and electric heating, but when it comes down to wood vs. pellet stoves, the debate over which choice is "best" tends to ...

A field study finds that a new cookstove design, which makes use of compressed wood pellets, reduces air pollution by about 90% for a range of contaminants associated with health problems and climate ...