A few sections of pipe are welded into the chimney section to heat the water as it passes through, and then an enclosure is made for the stove to provide insulation and improve its efficiency.

These days, humans have gotten all fancy-schmancy with their gas and electric water heaters. Heck ... thanks to a fire burning away in the barrel stove of [Lou’s] own construction.

The winter weather is expected to continue this week with frigid temperatures on the way. Frozen pipes are a significant ...

As millions of Michiganders face snow and frigid temperatures this week some homeowners could see pipes freeze. How to prevent it. How to thaw them.