Jamie Hancock: Right Firewood Makes Winter Warmer

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Can you smell it? It's that wonderful smell of wood burning in the fireplace. It makes my house cozy and warm. I love the golden glow and the shadows it makes on my living room walls. But to obtain this winter ambiance, I have to find a wood vendor with just the right wood.

Not all firewood is created equal. Some woods burn slowly, some burn fast. Some woods smoke and others crackle and pop. So, what's the difference?

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Jamie Hancock: Right Firewood Makes Winter Warmer

Freshly cut wood -- logs that have been cut for fewer than six to nine months -- produce less heat. Relatively speaking, they are still "juicy." This "green" wood is more likely to pop out burning sparks -- a definite h...

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