When one thinks of wood stoves, something that may spring to mind is smoke. It is true that all wood stoves, even the most efficient ones, produce some smoke. And air pollution is certainly a major concern these day everywhere, but especially in localities with the most unhealthful levels of air pollution. I happen to…

A wood stove is a powerful source of heat, able to generate prodigious quantities of BTUs for your home from ordinary firewood. But if the air in the space near your stove is not moving and the heat stays largely in the vicinity of your wood stove, then it cannot heat the full space you…

One of the things I like best about having a wood burning stove is sitting in front of one with a roaring fire, surrounded by family and friends, chatting and having something good to eat and drink. The fire is warm and soothing, its dry heat warming and comforting. I enjoy the flickering yellow-orange light…

You can actually pop popcorn on your wood burning stove if the stove is hot enough. If you have a roaring fire, use the same sort of popcorn-making method you would use on a stove top. Use a saucepan and add a cooking oil with a high smoke point. Palm oil is my favorite because…