What’s the difference between a full cord and a face cord of firewood? Learn standard measurements, how to calculate volume and what to ask before buying.

How much heat does firewood really give? Learn how wood species, density, moisture and stove efficiency affect firewood heat output and BTU per cord.

Learn how to build a Holzhausen, the traditional round firewood stack: choosing a site, building the base and rings, and finishing a stable domed top.

Wood stove owners need working carbon monoxide alarms. Learn where to install CO alarms, how to test and replace them, and what to do if one sounds.

Five practical backyard firewood storage ideas: roofed shelter, pallet rack, T-post setup, V-shaped support and heavy-duty frame, with tips to keep wood dry.

Pine or oak firewood? Learn how Eastern white pine helps start fires while dense white oak gives longer-lasting heat and coals, and how to use both.

Learn how to identify oak firewood using three clues: bark, end grain pores and ray flecks. Plus tips on seasoning and checking moisture before you burn.

Discover the beauty of autumn mushroom season, from shelf mushrooms on dead wood to clusters among fallen leaves, plus essential foraging safety rules.

Compare four practical firewood storage ideas for winter: pallet rack, V-shaped stand, open-sided woodshed and covered rack. Pros, cons and drying tips.

Build a sturdy V-shaped firewood rack with two concrete blocks and six boards. Step-by-step instructions, materials list and tips to keep logs dry and stable.