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 ...

This is a fully automated ignition EPA Certified pellet stove by US Stove.Co. This stove will heat up to 2,200 square feet and has a 60 pound hopper. According to energy.gov, the cost of heating a ...

DOVER — It’s not really new, but you might say it’s hot right now. Interest in wood pellet heat is growing once again as oil prices keep hovering above $3 per gallon. While pellet stoves require up ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 installed a wood-pellet stove last fall. It has worked brilliantly and saved me a lot of money, but this fall when I tested it, the pellets would not stay lit. What is wrong? — Will T., Lawrence, ...

With extreme cold weather and energy bills on the rise, many homeowners are taking a closer look at heating alternatives like ...

SUMMIT COUNTY, Colorado ” Pellet Stoves are an environmentally friendly to save money. The pellets are produced using sawdust and other wood byproducts often mixed with wheat, corn, cherry pits and ...

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 ...

INDIANAPOLIS (CONSUMER REPORTS) – When cold weather hits, a pellet stove or an electric fireplace insert can take the chill out of a room and give your home a cozier feel. Consumer Reports just ...

n Usually made from wood or other scraps, pellets are a renewable resource. They also produce low emissions. n Cleanup is easy because the pellets create less ash than wood. n The 40-pound pellet bags ...