Q. We had a chimney cleaning service inspect our chimney and they suggested that we install an insulated flexible aluminum flue liner in our chimney connected directly to our gas water heater vent.

IF YOUR home has an existing fireplace or chimney, you might assume it’s ready for use with a modern wood burning stove. But that assumption can lead to serious safety risks, poor heating performance, ...

What about wood stove inserts? People use them to convert wood-burning fireplaces into more efficient wood stoves. An airtight wood stove insert that looks much like a traditional fireplace can be ...