The features of the design and operation of heating, heating-cooking, drying, smoking and sauna stoves, as well as fireplaces and fireplace stoves are considered. A detailed description of all types of stoves given in the book is given, which is accompanied by rich illustrative material. Nowadays, the profession of a stove maker is scarce and, unfortunately, disappearing. As a rule, they learn it on their own - it is very rare if there is a knowledgeable, experienced stove master nearby who will help and tell you what and how to do when building a stove. But in order to learn, you need to have a competent textbook or manual on the stove business, of which, unfortunately, there are very few. The book is intended for everyone who wants to build a stove in their home on their own.