Wood heat is one of the few home comforts that still feels elemental–but it rewards discipline. Treat chimney cleaning and ...

It’s that time of year again when many of us dream of chestnuts roasting in an open fire, as those long winter nights draw in. Open fire places might look comforting and cosy, but what about the smoke ...

Households are being warned about the dangers of wood-burning stoves, including modern eco-design models, as a new study by the University of Surrey's Global Center for Clean Air Research (GCARE) has ...

Preliminary results from a new state survey on wood combustion show more people are using fireplaces and woodstoves in urban areas in Oregon, despite efforts by state and local governments to decrease ...

When many people think of wood-burning stoves, the chances are that they imagine bulky cast-iron boxes, smoky chimneys and soot-blackened glass. The models that were a mainstay of old cottages and ...

Trendy wood-burning stoves emit dangerous air pollution, but a new report claims their benefits have been 'overlooked'.

Quadra-Fire's cast iron stoves are available in gas and wood. They combine the beauty of cast iron artwork and the elegance of porcelain enamel to provide an amazingly durable and decorative way to ...

Heating with a wood stove is an appealing option for those looking to lower energy costs and embrace a more hands-on, sustainable approach. But as useful as wood stoves are, there are several common ...

But there is increasing concern about the potential health and environmental impacts of wood burning stoves. These impacts affect the air inside the home and local neighbourhoods. The exact extent of ...

FILE - Smoke coming from fireplaces and wood stoves has been linked to a host of health effects including heart attacks, strokes, high blood pressure and asthma attacks. Nordica MacCarty is an ...