Burning wood for heat is a sustainable alternative to dependence on oil and natural gas. With higher energy prices and supply uncertainties, many people are returning once again to the comfort and security of wood heat. Thousands have benefited from reading The Woodburner's Companion, first published in 2000, and now Dirk Thomas has added new material and updated technical information where necessary. You can stay warm without going broke, and, as an added benefit, you can weather a mid-winter power outage in style! Dirk Thomas, experienced woodburner and chimney sweep, is the perfect guide to the ins and outs of the many ways available to burn wood for heat. He discusses the fuel value of various woods, how to buy firewood and get the most heat from it, the environmental impact of woodburning and a variety of chimney and flue arrangements. Throughout, the emphasis is on woodburning safety. Even knowledgeable woodburners will gain from his detailed descriptions of woodburning installations, which are based on the latest codes and recommendations from the U.S. and Canada.