As someone who has two wood stoves, there's little that can beat having actual fire in a box for heating a home. However, being that it got into the high 90s today before summer has even arrived, the last thing I need is coal (or wood) heat!

It looks like you have one of those "giant match" butane lighters as well. I modded mine to be more of a flamethrower rather than a mere "lighter." :D

As for the water temp booster, that would be a lot of fun with a hydronic heating system.