WEBVTT MARISSA: IF YOU’RE USING A WOOD STOVE AS A HEATING SOURCE, THERE ARE SEVERAL STEPS YOU SHOULD TAKE TO MAKE SURE YOU’RE DOING IT SAFELY. THE BERNALILLO COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT SAYS ONE OF THE BIG ...

Bob over in Wardensville, West Virginia, writes: “I’ve got a lot of wood ashes. I wonder if I can use them in the garden? And if so where?” A little bit of ash can be a good thing Bob; but large ...

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WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Energy prices are expected to rise this winter and some people may be looking for other sources of heat to avoid that high energy bill. However, fire officials are ...

If you're a creative person and a jack-of-all-trades, chances are that you've given woodworking a try at some point in the past, or you intend to get your hands dirty with wood filings in the future.

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

My new home has a fireplace, and I would like to be able to use wood from some trees that I need to remove in my garden. Will this be OK? Most of my friends purchase their firewood to use. — Jackson ...