Winter may not be the ideal time to have your friends over for a backyard bonfire, but it is the perfect season to curl up in front of the fireplace in your living room with a cup of hot cocoa. There’s something especially magical about relaxing next to a woodburning fireplace. It can be soothing… Read more »
Why do trees die? Like humans and pets, trees get old. They can (and do) die from old age. Perhaps the major difference between humans, pets and trees is the sheer number of years trees can live… some will last centuries. Did you know the Bristlecone Pine can live up to 5,000 years? That’s astounding!… Read more »
Are you thinking of having a bonfire outside in the yard this summer? How about using firewood indoors to help heat the house during the winter? It turns out that not all woods are the same. Some can smoke too much when they’re being burnt, or have terribly stinky odors. Others can build up creosote… Read more »