If you have no use for wood pallets, your first instinct may be to burn them. But there are important laws, regulations, and ...

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 ...

A modern woods stove, insert, or fireplace is an excellent choice as a primary source of heat for your home. Heating your ...

Wood smoke releases fine particles and other pollutants that can worsen indoor and outdoor air quality and affect respiratory health.

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) is considering stricter new wood-burning stove laws, including ...

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

Wood-burning stoves are booming in the UK, a cosy response to high energy prices and cost of living pressures. But this comes with a hidden cost. So-called domestic burning is now a leading source of ...

It takes a strong back and a robust budget to put a wood-burning oven in your kitchen. By Yelena Moroz Alpert This article is part of our Design special section about how food inspires designers to ...