This tutorial provides information about the materials used in furnace work, the design of heating stoves, kitchen hearths, and special purpose stoves. In a popular form, methods of masonry, lining and repair of furnaces are outlined. The manual introduces the reader to the physical phenomena that occur during the operation of furnaces, gives a concept of the basics of reading a drawing. The book can serve as a tool for studying stove business, as well as for advanced training of stove practitioners.