It’s that time of year again when many of us dream of chestnuts roasting in an open fire, as those long winter nights draw in. Open fire places might look comforting and cosy, but what about the smoke ...

Wood burning stoves and fireplaces are an air pollution hazard that we willingly invite into and around our homes.

Households are being warned about the dangers of wood-burning stoves, including modern eco-design models, as a new study by the University of Surrey's Global Center for Clean Air Research (GCARE) has ...

When wood is not completely burned, it releases creosote, a gummy, foul-smelling residue that sticks to chimneys, flue liners ...

When many people think of wood-burning stoves, the chances are that they imagine bulky cast-iron boxes, smoky chimneys and soot-blackened glass. The models that were a mainstay of old cottages and ...

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 ...