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Wood stoves and inserts

Choosing, installing and running a wood stove or fireplace insert, from sizing and EPA ratings to daily use.

Fireplace inserts compared: wood, pellet, gas or electricWood, pellet, gas or electric fireplace insert? Compare heat, efficiency, fuel, power outages, venting, upkeep and emissions, then see which one suits you.

How to choose a wood stove for your homeSize, certification, catalytic or not, materials, firebox, clearances and chimney: what to check before you buy a wood stove for your home.

Wood stove fireplace inserts: are they worth it?Should you put a wood insert in your open fireplace? Efficiency, cost, the required chimney liner, codes, and when a freestanding stove is better.

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