We have heated with a wood stove for a number of years now. If I use the heater in the house I get in trouble, but only because the little lady doesn’t like it. She prefers the feel of the wood stove. I think once you use a stove, you’ll love it. I just put up another cord of wood in the last couple of days. I use about two cords a year. Using woods heats you up a few ways. One when you cut it, once when you load it up, again when you stack it and again when you bring it into the house. It’s work but I like using a chain saw. If you go this route, remember one thing, when cutting with a chain saw, don’t let your mind wander. Keep your focus on cutting the wood. Take your mind off of cutting and the saw will get you. Also, if you get tired, put the saw away, it’s not worth it. There’s an old saying....”If you use a saw long enough, it will get you.” That’s not to say it will but just be aware of what you are doing and use a sharp chain and a good saw.
“when cutting with a chain saw, don’t let your mind wander. Keep your focus on cutting the wood. Take your mind off of cutting and the saw will get you. Also, if you get tired, put the saw away, it’s not worth it. There’s an old saying....”If you use a saw long enough, it will get you.” That’s not to say it will but just be aware of what you are doing and use a sharp chain and a good saw.”
Also, you need to wear chainsaw chaps while cutting. Otherwise, if you cut the femoral artery, you will bleed out quickly.