If you live in the country, you may already know about keeping a woodpile stocked. But even many city neighbourhoods are more like forest villages than concrete jungles. These places, too, are great ...

If you have a fireplace or a wood-burning stove, splitting your own firewood is a great skill to learn. This video demonstrates tips and tricks for splitting logs, as well as how to safely use the ...

Fireplace season has at long last arrived: Time to gather around the hearth, hunker down, and embrace the warmth of the flickering flames. But before you do, check that you've stockpiled enough ...

While many of us are focussing on gardening and spring cleaning, a Potsdam man is on a crusade, of sorts, to make sure people are splitting and... May 24, 2023 — While many of us are focussing on ...

Don't miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook. MONTPELIER — It's finally spring and Vermonters are not only getting outside to appreciate the warmer weather, they’re also making plans for next ...

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 ...