We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Doug Mahoney Doug Mahoney is a writer covering home-improvement topics, ...

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Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

INDIANAPOLIS (CONSUMER REPORTS) – When cold weather hits, a pellet stove or an electric fireplace insert can take the chill ...

Pellet stoves are a cozy way to add some extra heat (and ambience) to your home. These popular units, which burn compressed wood pellets, can be more convenient and efficient than conventional ...

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 ...

RIGHT ONE FOR YOUR SPACE. ONE OF THE PERKS OF COLDER WEATHER IS COMING BACK INSIDE TO ENJOY A TOASTY WARM HOME, AND THERE ARE PLENTY OF WAYS TO TURN UP THE HEAT, INCLUDING PELLET STOVES. CONSUMER ...

Vadim co-founded MayDay Media, a non-profit documentary production company. She has since written, directed and edited several short films and documentaries. Yes and yes. Burning wood pellets can ...

The novelty of a wood burning fireplace wears off when you have to trudge outside to grab a bundle of logs. Installing a wood burning stove can be expensive, and once it’s running, it produces ash ...

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 ...