When my family moved into our second home 8 years ago, we were delighted to see a beautiful wood stove situated right in the middle of the living space. Our previous home’s heat source was a natural ...

Prioritize protection and convenience by choosing an easily accessible location for your firewood storage, avoiding placing ...

Q: I’m tired of trying to burn damp firewood. Neighbors of mine leave their wood unprotected as well. I can’t afford to build a firewood storage shed. I can’t put it in my garage either, because I’m ...

•Stack wood off the ground using a commercial rack, or make your own with several pieces of galvanized pipe. •Leave at least 6 inches between the bottom of the wood and the soil. •Stack the wood with ...

My dad purchased these wood planks to use as bed slats in a new bed frame. I have no clue where he got them or how they were stored, but when I unloaded them from the car, they felt damp to the touch ...

It sure was cool the other night. Did you think about starting a woodfire just to take the chill out of the house? First, check the woodpile to see if the splits are ready to burn. Did you know that ...

On a cold winter night there is nothing better than a crackling fire. Heat from a fireplace can warm the body and the spirit. This column will discuss helpful considerations when using wood to heat ...

Build a sturdy woodshed that will keep firewood stacked, dry, and ready for use. Includes materials list, plan, and building instructions. Here is a woodshed from real wood-burner’s country-the ski ...

A wood cutting board can be cleaned daily with soap and water. Use vinegar for stains or odors, hydrogen peroxide to sanitize, and oil to treat.