This is the essential layman's guide to both the latest improvements in and the age-old wisdom of heating with wood. Chimney sweep Stephen Bushway offers you all the information necessary to heat a home economically and safely, while protecting the environment for ourselves and our children. Topics discussed include selecting the right stove; installing a woodstove safely; insulation and energy conservation; catalytic, noncatalytic, and pellet stoves; masonry heaters; and much more. <br /><br />