Every winter as I turn on my oil burner heat unit I do so with a touch of trepidation and guilt. I pride myself on living as sustainably as possible and on my pursuit of environmentally friendly ...

Save money and increase self-reliance with this DIY wood burning furnace. Building a homemade outdoor wood furnace can heat your home and hot water. Marcus Ashley’s solution to the skyrocketing cost ...

For the first time in three years of trying, legislation to tighten regulations on outdoor wood furnaces has passed a chamber of the legislature. The Senate passed and sent to the House an amended ...

The Solo Stove Patio Heater is back in stock, and we tested it for an entire year to let you know how it works before you buy ...

Using wood pellets in the Firebox Freestyle Stove can simplify outdoor cooking while delivering steady heat and efficient burn times. This guide breaks down setup, fuel management, and best practices ...

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NEWTOWN -- Currituck Road resident William Thiessen said the smoke from a neighbor's outdoor wood-burning furnace causes him to have frequent sore throats. Thiessen also said he has had to sleep in ...

Some Americans are now going outside to turn up their heat. They're using outdoor wood furnaces that pipe hot-water heat into their homes. But neighbors say the units are a health hazard. Federal ...

If you are thinking about buying an outdoor wood-fired boiler, here are some tips from the state Department of Environmental Protection: • Check to be sure it is legal to install and operate one in ...

The day that someone in your neighborhood decides to install an outdoor wood furnace is the day that you will forever regret. These smoke-belching devices will take away one of your basic rights ---- ...

Outdoor wood-fired stoves have again become an issue in the township. A couple of years ago, complaints about smoke from outdoor stoves used to pipe heat into homes caused the township to adopt an ...