Q: I see people advertising a cord of wood? What is a cord? – M.D., Newport News. A: A cord is a unit of measurement that is 128 cubic feet. The English word cord, meaning, “a small rope made by ...

Many people who buy cordwood for their home wood stoves admit they do not understand the transfer process. Some dealers talk in terms of a “rick,” a “rank” or a “pickup load.” Others mention a “face ...

A. Here are some guidelines from New York State Agriculture & Markets. Whether you use it to heat your home or just burn it occasionally in your fireplace, you should be a smart shopper when you ...

Q. With our mild winters here, I and some acquaintances depend on our fireplaces for warmth if it does get below 50 degrees. What’s the standard in amount of wood one is to get when ordering a cord?

With the late November chill in the air, sales of firewood are heating up. But the Ohio Department of Agriculture is cautioning buyers against being burned. Laws regulate how firewood can be sold, and ...