Dear Jim: I use my fireplace for extra heat, but it is a hassle. I am considering getting a corn or wood pellet stove instead. Are they energy efficient and low-maintenance, and what are my options? — ...

Q. I am tired of hauling wood indoors for my fireplace. I saw pellet and corn stoves at my home center store and they sell the pellets there. Are they convenient to use and do they produce much heat ...

Dear Jim: I am tired of hauling wood indoors for my fireplace. I saw pellet and corn stoves at my home center store and they sell the pellets there. Are they convenient to use and do they produce much ...

J.D.: A wood pellet or corn stove is an excellent choice for heating a portion or all of your home. I have tested many designs in my own home for the past 16 years and have one running as I write this ...

Dear Jim: I am tired of hauling wood indoors for my fireplace. I saw pellet- and corn-burning stoves at my home center store and they sell the pellets there. Are they convenient to use and do they ...

Dear Jim: I thought about installing a corn or wood-pellet stove to help heat my home. Will they save money, will they work when the electric power goes off, and are they convenient to use? --Chris G.