Nothing better. Great wood stove; good dry oak and madrone with a tad of fir kept our home at a perfect temperature year-round in our mountain habitat. Our stove and triple-wall lined metal chimney was mounted and sealed perfectly, and rose above all nearby rooftops, ensuring excellent airflow. The only pollution we contributed was during the first few minutes after starting the stove, after which only clean and invisible heat rose from the chimney. The physical labor required to keep the wood supply sorted and protected kept me fit. The scent of the burning local wood was subtle, gentle, and relaxed my mind. Most other wood stove installations in our area were poorly done and produced smoke throughout the day, and depending on what the occupants threw into the stove from household waste, stank substantially. The County authorities decided we should not be allowed to heat with wood because of the air pollution from stoves that were not ventilated and chimneyed properly. Bummer. We did not have the financial resources to fight the decision in court and henceforth had to find other ways to heat our home. Nothing has been as natural and wonderful.