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Rome, GA
Two sources of cheap wood for burning in stoves is a lumber salvage yard or a lumber mill. You may also be able to find cheap wood for burning in stoves at a commercial woodworking firm or a construction site.
Sears, Roebuck and Co. used to sell wood burning stoves through their catalog in the early 20th century. These stoves were popular for heating homes and cooking. They were made by various manufacturers and are now considered collectors' items.
by coal burning stoves
Yes.
Pellet stoves are wood burning stoves. They are very efficient and wood-burning is much more wallet friendly. You can choose to buy wood, which is still cheaper than fuel, or you can chop it yourself for no cost.
Wood burning stoves are usually near floor level. So are gasoline vapors. Not a good combination, and you may have a building code conflict.
Because there was no electricity for electrical stoves in modern times
The EPA website section for wood burning stoves is pretty informational. If you're looking to purchase a wood burning stove, you can check out the reviews in the consumer report or on their website.
The smoke pollutes and acidifies the air.
Cast iron wood burning stoves can be bought from a number of retailers both online and in store. One can buy them from The Home Depot, Lowe's, eBay and Amazon.
Sears sold wood-burning stoves primarily from the late 19th century into the mid-20th century. The company's catalog first included these stoves around the 1890s, and they continued to be a popular item until the rise of more modern heating methods in the 1960s and 1970s. While specific years may vary, Sears featured wood-burning stoves prominently throughout this period.