I am having a couple of trees cut down next week. Is it OK to use the wood as firewood? One is a maple and the other is a pine tree. — Jackson Bos, Libertyville I am a big fan of having a fire in the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. I feel incredibly lucky to live in a house with a working wood-burning fireplace—but learning ...

Those who have never lived in a cold climate might romanticize winters around a fire, keeping warm under blankets while snow gently falls outside. While it certainly can be a cozy experience, ...