Which small pellet stove is best? Pellet stoves use small compacted bits of recycled materials to provide clean-burning and long-lasting heat that is best for small spaces, including mobile homes and ...

We are thinking about getting a wood pellet stove to heat our home. What are the advantages and disadvantages of wood pellet stoves? “For someone committed to using a renewable energy source and who ...

Colin Dunn is a writer and former managing editor of TreeHugger. Pellet stoves have become darlings of the green home heating world, in some ways; they're more efficient and have fewer particle ...

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 ...

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 ...

Capacity is based on hopper capacity and how often the hopper requires refilling at the lowest and highest heat settings. Lower scores indicate that the hopper needs more frequent re-filling. This ...

Dear Jim: I use my fireplace for extra heat, but it is a hassle. I am considering getting a corn or wood pellet stove instead. Are they energy efficient and low-maintenance, and what are my options? — ...

Q. I am tired of hauling wood indoors for my fireplace. I saw pellet and corn stoves at my home center store and they sell the pellets there. Are they convenient to use and do they produce much heat ...

Last winter, Connecticut homeowners Keith Goodrow and Jody Willis began looking into ways to cut their fuel bills. Goodrow, a civil engineer, and Willis, a veterinarian, were spending about $3000 a ...