As the weather gets colder and the days grow shorter, there's nothing cozier than curling up in front of the fireplace. And while the Netflix holiday screensaver is great for the aesthetic (and those ...

Not all firewood is created equal. That’s the word from Dave Bruton, a utilization and marketing forester with the Kansas Forest Service, who said the wood from some tree species produces more heat ...

Thinking about ordering your next cord of firewood from the Facebook marketplace or Craigslist? Make sure you're getting a ...

Whether you have a wood stove you use to heat your house or you enjoy throwing a log in your fireplace, it’s always good to know what you are actually burning when it comes to wood. After a tree has ...

HAMILTON — Before piling another log on the fire and curling up with the cocoa this winter, buyers should take caution to keep from getting burned on their firewood purchase, local officials say. The ...

MADISON, Wis. - As cooler temperatures lead to the lighting of fire pits and the burning of firewood, natural resource experts are cautioning users not to transport untreated wood long distances, as ...

A cord is 128 cubic feet of firewood. To calculate a cord, multiply the length, width and height. Here are some tips on buying firewood: * Ask family, friends or neighbors to recommend sellers with ...

The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services advises consumers to measure deliveries of firewood to ensure they receive the full value of their purchase. To ensure accuracy, consumers ...

When you buy a quart of milk, you never wonder if you’re getting all 32 ounces that make up a quart. It says “quart” right on the container. Same thing with a gallon of spring water — you may wonder ...

RICHMOND, Va. -- As the weather cools, state officials issued a warning and request to Virginians planning to build fires this winter. "Don't move" your firewood. "Moving firewood can enable the easy ...

The day the firewood gets delivered at my house is almost as magical as Christmas morning. There is nothing as relaxing as coming home in the dead of winter to sit in front of the fire. I look forward ...