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What Chimney Pipe Do You Need for a Pizza Oven?

For an outdoor pizza oven, use Class A insulated chimney pipe (double-wall stainless steel) for the best draft and heat retention. Match the pipe diameter to your oven outlet (usually 5 or 6 inches), add a rain cap at the top, and extend the chimney at least 3 feet above the oven opening for proper draft.

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What Are the Most Important Wood-Burning Stove Part Accessories?

Whether you're installing a new wood-burning stove or maintaining an existing one, understanding the essential parts is crucial. Each component in your stove system plays a role in efficiency, safety, and long-term performance. This guide breaks down the most important wood-burning stove parts and accessories every homeowner should know.

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Do Pellet Stoves Need a Chimney?

The short answer is no, you don’t need a traditional chimney for your pellet stove. However, there are still venting requirements. This is a common question for those considering a pellet stove, as these stoves operate differently from wood-burning models.

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How to Install a Wood-Burning Stove with the Right Chimney System

Installing a wood-burning stove can greatly enhance your home’s warmth and ambiance, but ensuring proper installation is essential for both safety and efficiency. 

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How Much Space Do You Need Around a Small Wood Burning Stove?

ning stove can greatly enhance your home's warmth and atmosphere — but only if it's installed correctly.

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Why Is My Wood Stove Smoking Into the Room?

Your wood stove is smoking into the room because of poor draft, which is usually caused by a blocked chimney, wet wood, a chimney that is too short, cold air trapped in the flue, wind-driven downdraft, or negative air pressure from exhaust fans in the house.

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5 Common Wood-Burning Stoves Myths

The five most common wood stove myths are: they pollute as much as cars, all stoves are equally dirty, gas is cleaner than wood, wood heating costs more, and stoves are a major source of air pollution. Modern EPA-certified stoves debunk all of these - they reduce emissions by up to 99% compared to older models and cost far less to run than gas or electric heat.

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Is a Wood Stove Cheaper Than Gas Central Heating?

Yes, a wood stove is cheaper than gas central heating in most situations. Annual fuel costs for wood heating run $200 to $400 per year, compared to $1,000 to $2,000 or more for propane or natural gas. Installation costs are also lower, especially with a DIY chimney kit, and maintenance is simpler and less expensive.

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Open Fire or Wood Stove: Which One to Choose?

For regular home heating, choose a wood stove. A modern EPA-certified wood stove converts up to 80% of wood energy into room heat, compared to less than 30% for an open fireplace. An open fireplace is fine for occasional ambiance, but it loses over 70% of its heat up the chimney and uses 2 to 4 times more firewood for the same warmth.

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What Are the Benefits of a Stainless Steel Chimney Liner?

Stainless steel chimney liners are essential components of modern chimney systems. They're designed to protect your home, improve efficiency, and make your wood-burning or gas stove safer and cleaner. In this article, we’ll explore why these liners are often the best choice for homeowners looking to upgrade or renovate their chimney system.

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