There are many reasons why natural gas is the most common home heating source in America while fewer than 10% of U.S. homes burn wood as a primary heat source. If your home is in the wood-burning camp, you already know that fireplaces are not the best home heating system. Fuel availability is often the driving force behind choosing to heat with wood — either because you have your own woodlot, or because heating with electricity or pulling gas to a remote home is prohibitively expensive.
In some cases, wood stoves can be an ecological choice, if you choose your stove wisely and burn your wood properly. Take a few minutes to assess your choices, because some wood-burning options are far better for the environment.
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