The story goes that back in 1979, founder Kurt Rumens, a drummer, began selling wood stoves to buy gas to get his band to gigs. Rumens thought he could design a better stove than the ones he was ...

Pellet stoves are a convenient and often cost-effective way to heat your home. Here are the top-rated pellet stoves from Consumer Reports' ratings.

Instead of burning split logs, pellet stoves burn compressed wood pellets that you buy in bulk and pour into a hopper. You have to handle the pellets, scrape the burn pot and clear out the ashes ...

For example, a small stove starts at around $1,200, with possible tax credits to offset the cost. If applicable, you could receive a credit covering 30% of the cost to buy and install your wood stove.

Anyone who heats with a wood stove knows that the experience is completely different from typical central heating. It’s not for everyone, though, and it’s certainly not without its trade-offs.