Wood needs to be dried out in order for it to burn efficiently when used as firewood. The seasoning process can take multiple months or even years depending on the …
Whether Firewood Can Go Bad (And How You Can Tell)
In order for wood to be used effectively as firewood it needs to be dry enough. Lowering the moisture content of wood can be done through seasoning, but seasoning can …
What Does Seasoned Firewood Mean?
Firewood can typically be sold as ‘seasoned firewood’ that can denote wood that has the right qualities to be used as firewood. If you’re burning wood taken from your own …
Does Firewood Need To Be Seasoned?
Firewood is typically sold as either seasoned or kiln dried to inform the buyer that the wood is ready to be used inside a fireplace or stove. Freshly cut wood …
How To Use A Fireplace (The Complete Step-By-Step Guide)
The are a number of steps to using a fireplace including starting and maximizing the draft, building and lighting the fire, and keeping the fire going. This article discusses the …
How To Start A Fire In A Fireplace (Without Smoke)
It can sometimes be tricky to start a fire in a fireplace without smoke being produced. There are many factors that can influence how well a fire gets going in …
How To Slow Down A Fire In A Fireplace (Why It’s Burning So Fast)
It’s important for a fire in a fireplace to get going as quickly as possible so that the there’s less chance of the fire going out, but a fast burning …
How To Stack Wood In A Fireplace (With Pictures)
An important aspect of building fires in any open fireplace is stacking wood in a way that helps to maximize the airflow through the wood, while also ensuring that the …
How To Start A Fire In A Fireplace (Without Kindling)
Kindling is an essential part of building a fire in an open fireplace. The kindling helps to transfer the flames from the fire starter, such as newspaper or firelighters, to …