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 ...

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

Dear Debbie: We are planning on putting a stove into our cabin for heat as well as comfort and atmosphere. Would you suggest a pellet stove? Thanks for your tips. — Petro Dear Petro: When you are ...

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 ...

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 ...

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? — ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

DOVER — Consumers who decide to invest in a wood pellet stove or boiler to avoid paying thousands of dollars for home heating oil this winter could reap the benefits for years to come, according to ...

Pill-sized wood pellets could become the biggest thing in Rutland since the railroad industry transformed it from a hamlet to a metropolitan hub in the middle of the 19th century. No joke. Luis ...

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 ...