Check with your insurance company and local building inspector to make sure you can use a wood stove without large penalties in the form of higher premiums or extensive remodeling. Be sure you have an economical source of fuel. Make sure you have access to or can install an approved chimney for your stove. Look at several different stove types and visit with people who are using them. Examine stoves for quality workmanship.
Modern stoves gain efficiency from their ability to control combustion air.
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