Oregonians are lighting up their fireplaces and stoves again as colder, wetter weather returns, and they'll have to do their part to keep their smoke from contributing to air quality problems. Burning ...

The federal Environmental Protection Agency is offering tips for heating homes with wood burning stoves, fireplaces and boilers. Here are some wood-burning tips to follow: Upgrade to an EPA-certified ...

With cold weather upon us and heating prices still fairly high, many Connecticut residents are looking into wood as a potential heat source, whether it be cranking up the woodstove that’s already ...

Best time of year to clean a chimney pipe Best tools for brushing down a chimney or wood stove pipe and clean up Yearly maintenance tips, including how to replace fireproof gaskets in and around your ...

Cooler temperatures are finally here and may mean fireplaces will light up in many homes. Wood-burning fireplaces can be a pleasant source of warmth and comfort when the air gets crisp, but for some ...

Wood-stove safety Home heating equipment, such as wood stoves, are the second leading cause of home fires in the U.S. If you use a wood stove in your home, here are a few tips to keep safe. * Maintain ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. In the hunt for alternative fuels, biomass burning has become a ...

Wood ash can be a valuable addition to your garden soil, bringing with it essential nutrients like potassium and phosphorus. In fact, ashes from your wood-burning fireplace can improve your garden’s ...

Heating with a wood stove is an appealing option for those looking to lower energy costs and embrace a more hands-on, sustainable approach. But as useful as wood stoves are, there are several common ...

Don't risk an unsafe wood-burning fireplace! Learn how many fires you can have between cleanings and the tools and techniques needed to keep it ready for use.