Category: Wood

Firewood

Firewood

This video offers tips for the best methods for selecting, seasoning, and storing firewood in order to get you the best fire possible.

June 29, 2011 | 0 Comments More
Wood burning stoves such as this old one add character and charm to any room.

The Green Option for Heating Your Home

The United States as a whole has, as of late, pushed for increased awareness of reducing our dependence on non-renewable resources such as coal and natural gas and turning to “green” options. This is very apparent in the car industry as they push for the greatest amount of miles per gallon per car and turning [...]

November 4, 2010 | 0 Comments More
This free standing wood stove needs to have about four feet of clearance from combustibles like furniture.

Dangers Posed by Wood Burning Stoves

Although a professionally installed wood burning stove is expected to be sound, there are dangers to having a fire burning inside of your home. Here are some things to watch out for if you have or intend to install a wood burning stove that can make having a stove much easier and require less maintenance [...]

October 9, 2010 | 1 Comment More
Keeping your firewood on a log rack to season as opposed to laying it on the ground and covering it with a tarp helps dry wood faster.

What is the Best Type of Wood to Burn?

If you are up to the task of burning wood, you’ll want to know which types of wood are best to burn and which you should avoid. There isn’t a miracle wood that is the best breed of tree to burn. The real key to having a fire producing maximum heat and minimal creosote buildup [...]

September 6, 2010 | 0 Comments More
Wood holders like these lessen the amount of work you have to put into building each fire; by storing firewood near the fireplace you won't make as many trips.

Why Burn Wood?

If you’ve snooped around my blog a bit, you might be overwhelmed by the number of problems that seem to be capable of occurring. From smoking problems to problems with the chimney itself not being in good working order, many things must be working properly in order to efficiently burn a fire. Why, then, would [...]

September 4, 2010 | 0 Comments More