The process of smoking brisket requires patience, caution, and finesse -- and for the best possible results, you'll want to ...

When they pulled away the outside bar structure, a house made of hickory wood logs cut with an axe appeared. Workers brought in experts who identified how and when the cabin was made.

High-end logs. Why it matters ... Apple or cherry wood. Their sweet aromas create a cozy, romantic ambiance, Hite said. 🔥 Backyard fire pit party: Oak or hickory. They burn hotter and longer ...

This is the time of year when banded ash borer and painted hickory borer beetles emerge from firewood stored near our homes. It's an alarming sight, but these insects are only a nuisance and don't ...

Also, look for cracking in the ends of the split logs. The woods that make excellent firewood include ash, red oak, beech, birch and hickory. Firewood regarded as fair-to-poor quality include elm ...

Purviance's personal favorites to smoke with are hickory and oak. Finally, there's the strongest wood of all, and it's in a category all its own: mesquite. It can be a invaluable wood to smoke ...