Have you considered a Pellet Stove?
Even though it is still August, the nights are already getting longer and it might be time to consider a highly efficient biomass energy source such as Harvest Heat corn and wood pellet stoves . Most pellet stoves produce a small concentrated fire that burns hot in the center of the stove. Best part: you get the charm and coziness of a fireplace without all the heat going up the chimney. According to Treehugger:
"There are a number of advantages to using wood pellet stoves: they are extremely efficient, produce very little waste, and use inexpensive fuel. A 40-pound bag of pellets sells for less than five dollars, with discounts available for those who buy in bulk." More information is available at Hearth.com
Tradition Series P23 Pellet Freestanding Stove Unit - SP23 by Breckwell
