Book excerpt: This is a guide to buying, sizing, installation, operating your multi-fuel or wood burning stove. Written by a fully qualified HETAS registered engineer ( stove fitting qualifications ). Chapters - What is a wood burning stove, why have one installed and does it really save you money. The surrounding building works, chimney and flue systems. Costings of the installation and finding the right stove for you. A complete installation job from start to finish, from the smashing out of the opening and lining the opening, all the regulations to follow, and the installation of the stove, with 26 real life pictures of the works clearly explaining everything.Then Getting the most out of your stove and the best efficiency. A look at 11 different installations and different stoves. Maintenance and the best operation of you stove, including cleaning and fuels. Problem solving with issues you may come across with your stove. With 62 real life pictures throughout this book. This is a must for any one thinking about purchasing and installing a stove in their home. Really clearly explained. A stove must be installed by a qualified person, but all the surrounding building works can be done by you, or a competent person saving you £100s even £1,000s. This guide show you 100% what to expect and how the installation works are undertaken, with every step of an installation undertaken by me (as a HETAS engineer) clearly explained (soot, hammers, nuts and bolts and all). As well as everything else you need to know about owning and running your stove to the best.