That leftover fireplace ash might help your plants… or hurt them.

With record cold gripping much of North America this winter, many people find themselves with an abundance of fireplace ashes ...

A wood-burning fireplace or stove is a welcome sight in the cold winter months. Now, what do we do with all the ashes? Many gardeners recommend spreading them in the garden beds. However, check out ...

Though it is still the middle of winter in New England, with February getting closer, it is only a little over a month from Ash Wednesday, signifying that the Christian Easter season is not that far ...

A newly discovered construction site in Pompeii proves out a theory of why Roman concrete has stood the test of time. The hot-mixing process of concrete creation found in the ancient city was the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Wood ash, left behind in the fireplace or after a bonfire, is often overlooked as a natural fertilizer. However, it's actually an ...

Even before a building accepts its first occupant, it has racked up a steep carbon debt. Worldwide, the materials and construction required to erect buildings contributes 11% of global carbon ...

Wood ash can be a valuable addition to your garden soil, bringing with it essential nutrients like potassium and phosphorus. In fact, ashes from your wood-burning fireplace can improve your garden’s ...

The Ash and Iron major update for Destiny 2 launched on September 9, 2025, bringing players back to the Plaguelands in a free content update following the release of The Edge of Fate expansion. Here's ...