How do I - Get logs from the ground?

[Mightyguga]

Hello,

This game is very interesting, i dont know why, I just keep playing it!

How do I get logs from the ground to build a Torchpost for example?

How do I make sure no one will steal the baskets full of apples that i built?

How do I lear to build new stuff?

How do I understand the porpouse of the game?

Is there a more complete tutorial? I swear i read the whole thing!

What does a hearth fire do?

[Valnar]

First read through this,
http://www.havenandhearth.com/portal/howto

Second search for specific things here
http://havenandhearth.wikia.com/wiki/Ha ... earth_Wiki

Hope this helps