Generally speaking, sassafras is not a common firewood
It's a stylish, lightweight type of wood that's often used for intricate, detailed woodworking projects and is frequently seen in paneling, millwork, split rails, and posts
It's really easy to split so it's a popular option for kindling
But, overall, it's not great firewood because it doesn't burn hot and...
Fireplace spark screens are primarily used for ember containment- so sparks aren't spitting out of your wood-burning fireplace
They don't need to be attached to your fireplace, so they're easy to install
Our favorite basic, single-pane mesh model is this Uniflame option; our favorite decorative option is this Tree of Life safety screen; our favorite glass model for...
In fireplaces, osage orange firewood burns slow and hot with a pleasing smell.
However, as one of the densest U.S. firewood, it burns so hot that it sparks a lot, so it's better off in a wood burning stove than a traditional fireplace
Because of the excessive heat, it can increase the potential for bricks cracking in your...
Mesquite burns fast and hot, smells great, and people often opt to mix it with other wood to slow the burn (Source)
Generally, Mesquite is used for the BBQ pit, and not used as firewood, though it can function perfectly fine there
In our research, some mesquite firewood pops and crackles a lot, and some not at all-...
When you use your fireplace with glass doors, leave the glass doors open while the fire burns
This permits optimal airflow to guarantee total combustion and to decrease the build-up of creosote in the chimney
Make sure to use a metal mesh spark screen to keep burning embers from spitting out into your living area
Make sure that...
Leaving a stove oven on can potentially be catastrophic and deadly.
Leaving an electric oven on, it might start a fire
If you keep a gas oven on, it potentially could start a fire and lead to carbon monoxide poisoning
With electric fireplaces, if you leave it on overnight, as long as it's empty and the door is...
By calculating the BTUs needed for your home, you can ensure that you are selecting the right heating and cooling system for your needs. You can also save money on your energy bills by making sure that you are not over- or under-heating your home.
There are a few different ways to calculate the BTUs needed for your home. One...
While it's not considered a premium wood, it's certainly worth getting
It's also a fine shoulder season wood
Relatively easy to split, seasons especially quickly (one year or less), not very smelly or messy
People like mixing it with hardwood for longer burns
Often easy to find for free
The silver maple is a popular choice for firewood, as...
Yes, hemlock trees do make good firewood and shouldn't be confused with the poisonous hemlock plant
This softwood does need to be seasoned first
Hemlock fires start easily and the wood splits up easily meaning it's a suitable choice for kindling
It's great for campfires since it burns hot, it smells great and it crackles and pops, providing...
No, it's not considered safe to burn charcoal in a fireplace because it produces a lot of carbon monoxide
A lot of people online do say that it can be done, especially if you use a special grate that lifts the charcoal off of the fireplace so the air gets underneath the fire
Regardless, if you try, make...