13 DIY Rocket Stove Designs

Rocket stoves are highly efficient for cooking and heating. They use a simple combustion chamber coupled with an insulated chimney to burn small amounts of material at high temperatures. A few sticks of wood will have water boiling in minutes. A couple more will keep your house warm and cozy through the harshest winter months at a fraction of the cost of a wood, pellet or gas stove.

The best part about rocket stoves is that they can be built simply from a wide variety of materials. You can make your own using tin cans, clay or cob or even cement blocks. Here are 13 DIY rocket stoves that are surprisingly cheap and sizzling hot.