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 ...

Consider removing the ash tree in your garden first, as it can quickly become a hazard after it dies. You can use ash wood in your fireplace. It is a good idea to plant a variety of replacement trees ...

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 ...

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?

You can use chamomile, sage, wild thyme, beeswax, pine, and more for scented fireplace bundles. Only put completely dry, ...

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.’ ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...