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 ...

Dear Jim I have thought about using a central wood furnace to heat my home. I know that wood is a cheap, renewable fuel. How is the comfort from these furnaces and are they convenient to use? -- A1. H ...

They are popping up in backyards all over. Outdoor wood burning furnaces are replacing traditional oil and natural gas boilers as the primary heating source for some homeowners in a bid to buck ...