The FireplaceLab field guide

A warmer home.
An informed choice.

Understand your options, set a realistic budget, and prepare for a conversation with an installer. Start wherever you are in the project.

A warm place to gather—even when the lights go out.

Compare the options, the tradeoffs, and the budget.

Good wood heat begins long before you light the fire.

Plan around your space

What’s there now?

Add a freestanding wood stove to an existing home, with help planning the placement and venting.

Explore adding a wood stove and a new chimney system to a home that doesn’t already have one.

Explore fitting a wood-burning insert into an existing fireplace, starting with an assessment.

Find permit resources, local businesses, and questions specific to your area.