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Wood-burning fireplaces are great. What's cozier than snuggling up in front of a warm, crackling fire? But they're also a lot of work. Is there an easier alternative?
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Wood stoves have evolved quite a bit from their potbellied ancestors. Today's wood stoves are clean and efficient, and have several environmental arguments on their side.
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Basements are by nature cool and damp. They can also account for significant heat loss from a home, so a good insulation job could end up saving you a lot of money.

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