All trees are not created equal when it comes to the amount of heat they can produce when converted to firewood.  In general, the harder the wood is the better it will perform in the woodstove or fireplace.  Soft woods like pine start easily but burn fast.  The three variables in whether you are selecting [...]

Buying firewood can be a confusing adventure if you have never done it before. Depending on what part of the country you live in, you may hear woodcutters refer to ricks, ranks, truck loads, and cords. Of all these units of measure, the most “official” or binding one is the cord. Even cords of wood [...]