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Lumber Prices Are Falling—Here's How You Can Save Money On Your Next DIY Project

If you have home projects to complete, now is the time.

How To Remove a Tree Stump

Tree stumps are often left in the ground for a reason — they can be very difficult to remove. Removing a tree stump is not as impossible as it seems though. In fact, with the right advice and tools, you can do the job yourself. Here are a few ways to get the job done.

An Easy Way to Calculate How Much Crushed Stone You Need for a DIY Job

How much crushed stone do you need to tackle that DIY project? Use this sure-fire formula to figure out the quantity needed, removing the guess work.

10 of the Best Log Cabin Kits to Buy and Build

If you consider yourself handy but still need a little help, these log cabin kits are exactly what you need to get the job done.

Build a Modular Firewood Holder to Cut Limbs Easier

If you spend a lot of time cutting your own firewood, you'll love this modular firewood holder that secures limbs off the ground for easier cutting.

What's in your firewood?

How firewood became a hot topic

Years ago, most people wouldn’t give a moment’s thought to tossing an armload of firewood into the trunk before heading out on a weekend getaway. But nowadays, that bundle of

The Ultimate Guide To Cutting and Splitting Firewood

From felled tree to kindling, how to safely turn fresh wood into wood heat.

Grow it Green: Firewood dos and don'ts

Get some tips on how to store firewood to prevent getting pests in your home.

Build Your Own Firewood

Clean up your landscape and create some firewood in the process. Not only<br>will...

How to Build a Firewood Rack

Storing your firewood off the ground and out of the rain is important. This DIY rack didn't cost much and only took a couple of hours to put together.

How to Create a Firewood Accent Wall

For a rustic, Scandanavian style, try cladding a wall in small pieces of firewood. It's inexpensive because there's not a lot of materials required, and it's easy because the look is freeform to your style.

8 Designer Ways to Store Firewood

Prepare for the colder months with these chic and clever firewood storage ideas.

How to Choose Firewood: Softwood or Hardwood?

What burns more efficiently and does it really help you?

Tips for Choosing the Firewood You Really Want

There are many characteristics of a fire, and luckily, you can change the dominate features of your fire just by changing the type of firewood you burn in it!

Why Buying Local Firewood Matters

Invasive insects and diseases can hitch a ride on firewood — with devastating effects on local ecosystems.

How to Prepare Your Firewood

Properly seasoned firewood burns easier is more efficient, and generates less creosote in your stove pipe or chimney.

How to Dry Firewood

Freshly cut wood retains a lot of water, which makes lighting and sustaining a fire very difficult. Even if it does burn, wet wood gives off less heat, dies quickly, and creates more smoke and soot. Drying wood effectively does take time,...

Easy Plumbing Pipe Firewood Holder

Have you been in search for a way to keep the quality of your garden at high standards? Surely, the soil used has an important role in this equation, so if you want a good result in the garden, you must pay extra attention to the soil. The DIY compost bin we suggest can help you solve this issue. Besides the fact this clever device keeps rodents away from your compost, the design build is simple and will be easy for you to…

A Firewood Log Becomes a Beautiful Cup