Burning wood emits more than fossil fuels. Here’s how to build a better fire.

A wood-burning fireplace isn’t great for the planet or your health. But there are things you can do to make your fireplace better.
Yahoo

The Best (and Worst) Types of Wood for Burning in the Fireplace

Choosing the best firewood to burn in your home fireplace comes down to wood type and factors like its heat output, its dryness, its source, and, of course, cost. When you see signs for firewood for ...
The Cincinnati Enquirer

Some wood not suitable for burning in pits, fireplaces: How to select, store firewood

For humans, gathering around fire is a unique social event. For thousands of years we have been gathering around fires to cook, hold ceremonies and keep warm. Even though today we have the modern ...
Country Living UK on MSN

I’ve burned every type of firewood – here’s what’s actually worth using

Make sure you have perfect firewood all winter with these tips from our columnist Sally Coulthard – including the best types ...
The Dispatch / The Rock Island Argus

A better burn: Get cozy with some eco-friendly fireplace alternatives

The snap-crackle-pop of wood burning in a fireplace brings a seasonal glow, as well as welcome warmth, during the winter months. Keeping a wood fireplace fed is an ongoing task, though, requiring a ...
Daily Herald

Manufactured fire logs burn cleaner but cost more than wood

Q: I am thinking about using artificial fireplace logs instead of messy real firewood in my open fireplace. Do they burn more efficiently and cleaner than real wood? A: No matter what type of fuel you ...
kcra.com

Looking to use your fireplace during cold temps? Make sure to check if it’s a no-burn day

DECLINING NUMBERS. BACK TO YOU, TAHOE THANKS SO MUCH. WELL, TODAY’S CHILLY START AND FROSTY PATCHES MAY HAVE YOU BEING TEMPTED TO GET A FIRE STARTED, BUT BE WARNED TODAY IT IS ILLEGAL TO BURN IN THE ...