Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

Our wood stove is the centerpiece of our library, where it sits casting a warm glow on cold days and providing a rustic charm and ambiance only a real wood stove can generate. The stove creates a ...

Wood-fuelled stoves are making a comeback. Along with adding a retro vibe to the kitchen, there’s the cosiness of a fireplace that’s incidentally warming the home. Beyond knowing you love the look and ...

I never thought I’d obsess over a pellet hopper, but larger capacity means fewer refills, and that’s a game changer.

Q. We bought a small wood-burning stove and had it installed in our family room with pipes coming out the top and running up to the roof. This was more than 10 years ago. About five years ago, my ...

Every winter as I turn on my oil burner heat unit I do so with a touch of trepidation and guilt. I pride myself on living as sustainably as possible and on my pursuit of environmentally friendly ...

If you are thinking about buying an outdoor wood-fired boiler, here are some tips from the state Department of Environmental Protection: • Check to be sure it is legal to install and operate one in ...

As the cold weather approaches, it’s only natural to think of all the different ways to heat your home. One environmentally friendly way to heat small to medium-sized spaces is a pellet stove. This is ...

They are popping up in backyards all over. Outdoor wood burning furnaces are replacing traditional oil and natural gas boilers as the primary heating source for some homeowners in a bid to buck ...

It is so important to select the right size log burner for the space you plan on siting it.