We all know lumber comes from trees, but trees were not designed for lumber. Man has to take something that naturally grows in a cylindrical shape, dry it out and make it rectangular. It’s a peculiar ...

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 ...

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 ...

How long does wood take to dry? Use this guide for wood stacking techniques and all you need to know to get the best well-seasoned firewood for your time and money. Firewood is better than money in ...

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 ...

Whether you’re feeding a pot-belly stove, using wood to smoke meat, or keeping a backyard fire going, you must have ample firewood on hand. To keep that wood dry and ready to burn, a firewood rack is ...

A fireplace is a cozy and warm spot around which a family can gather. The home and real estate resource HomeGuides.com indicates that 60 percent of new homes have a fireplace, which is up from 36 ...

My guess is you’ve seen wood rot before. Wood rot is caused by water, which is why it’s so important for you to keep any untreated wood in and around your home dry. Keeping wood dry is easier said ...