Even though foregoing a DIY wood stove installation will increase your heating ... or do you just want to enjoy the ambiance of a fire? It's also reported that newer stoves are more efficient ...

When using a wood-burning stove, the fire is enclosed and smoke will go ... The cost of initial installation and maintenance is also usually lower with wood-burning stoves than with fireplaces ...

You can check your set-up yourself by looking at your electric panel—the max volts and amps your home can handle are ...