<p><!--StartFragment--><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, Helvetica, Arial;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">Hi, I am personally a huge advocate of what are generally described as Russian or Finnish Fireplaces (see Tulikivi fireplaces on the web), generally large masonry masses that heat from very hot fires for brief time periods time (e.g., 1-2 hours) and then radiate from that mass for extended periods (e.g., 24 hours). However, although they are wonderful, and I have had three, they also tend to be quite expensive.  For specific information on individual wood burning stoves I would recommend  www.metaefficient.com or www.hearth.com as good sources of information and comparisons... - Doc</span></span></span></p>