Choosing the best firewood to burn in your home fireplace comes down to wood type and factors like its heat output, its dryness, its source, and, of course, cost. When you see signs for firewood for ...

Natural gas fireplaces may warm many homes, but not all. Firewood is still the preferred heat source for some. “Heat from a wood stove or fireplace feels more soothing and comforting than other forms ...

Dear Jim: I always buy firewood to use in my open fireplace. I burn it just for ambiance, not really for heat. I thought about using fireplace logs instead. Are they as efficient and as good for the ...

Homeowners still love a crackling, cozy fire. But environmental concerns, construction barriers and the lack of skills needed to build them are turning wood-burners into a ‘vanishing art.’ ...

If you’re lucky enough to have a fireplace, then you know that it brings a warm and toasty atmosphere to your home. As the temperatures drop and the holidays approach, there’s nothing like a crackling ...

Q. I installed an efficient wood-burning fireplace in my living room this summer. I am ready to buy some firewood. Is there much difference among wood types and how can I tell good wood from bad?

I am having a couple of trees cut down next week. Is it OK to use the wood as firewood? One is a maple and the other is a pine tree. — Jackson Bos, Libertyville I am a big fan of having a fire in the ...

Stacking and storing firewood properly ensures that it's dry and usable come wintertime. Try this simple technique, which is ...

Firewood storage isn’t just practical, it’s a vibe. Logs are displayed in luxury fireplaces—even gas fireplaces—to give cozy spaces an authentic, nostalgic aesthetic, designers said. Built-in firewood ...

Some are obvious, like plastic, but others might surprise you. From Christmas trees to dryer lint, here are materials you ...