Saving energy has never been easier! This guide is for anyone looking to buy or already owning wood stoves, fireplaces, or wood central heating systems. It includes all the essential information on purchasing wood affordably, preparing forest wood, proper storage and drying of firewood, types of stoves, and their applications. Wood as an alternative energy source is becoming increasingly attractive. Whether it's firewood or wood pellets: it's more cost-effective than oil, natural gas, and coal, and it’s also environmentally friendly. And the best part: wood grows right outside your door. Equipped with the necessary know-how and the right equipment, you just need to get started. This book answers all your questions about how to do it.