Columnist and farmer Sally Coulthard shares what years of chopping, seasoning and burning logs have taught her about the best ...

Crackling fires have long been a gathering place where idyllic chestnuts are roasted, stories shared and souls warmed, whether around a hearth or at a campsite. Some folks cut their own wood and let ...

BRATTLEBORO >> Don't let a few scorching days fool you. A classic New England winter — or perhaps worse — is mere months away. Many people still use firewood for warmth in the cold, bitter months and ...

For humans, gathering around a fire is a unique social event. For thousands of years, we have been gathering around fires to cook, hold ceremonies and keep warm. Even though today we have the modern ...

It’s officially fall, which means it’s time to clean out the fireplace and inspect the chimney. It’s also the ideal time to setup your firewood pile. Here’s how to pick and prepare the best burning ...

Does the sharp climb in heating oil prices — already above $2 a gallon, with no end in sight — have you dusting off that old wood stove in the corner or researching the latest wood stove technology?

When the weather turns cold, consumers start looking for firewood. If you happen to be the lucky owner of an overabundance of logs from fallen trees, you may be seeing the business opportunity in your ...

Well-seasoned oak is one of the best hardwoods for fires, says Steve Bowers, a forester with Oregon State University Extension Service. (Richard J. Payette) Conscientious Oregonians have been storing ...