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 ...

The state Department of Environmental Protection is asking residents to take steps to reduce impact on air quality when burning wood for heat as weather turns colder, whether in fireplaces, wood ...

At this time of year, a few things are relatively certain: It will get colder and some homeowners will fire up wood stoves to stay warm. If you’re planning to use wood to heat your home this winter, ...

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 ...

With cooler weather settling in, many residents are beginning to heat their homes again. Hanover Fire Chief Paul Wiebe is ...

A 75-year-old in Fostoria suffered severe burns from an explosion at his home on Thursday. The man was trapped in his garage ...

It may be often overlooked, but it's vitally important to clean your fireplace. How often you have it maintained depends on ...

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 ...

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

It feels like spring and our thoughts are turning to gardening. Turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service. OSU Extension faculty and ...