Electric fireplaces are a common way to provide a more convenient fireplace experience in a home without the need for a chimney and without many of the downsides associated with …
Creosote Buildup Explained (What It Is & How To Prevent And Get Rid)
Creosote is one of a number of unwanted byproducts that can be released from the burning of firewood. In many cases creosote production can be kept to a minimum by …
What Wet Firewood Is (And Why You Shouldn’t Burn It)
Burning wet firewood can cause both short-term and long-term issues for your fireplace or stove and so it’s never recommended to burn wet wood. It can sometimes be difficult to …
Why Does Firewood Hiss?
When firewood burns it can produce a number of different noises depending on the properties of the wood. One of the noises you may sometimes hear from a fire can …
Why Firewood Pops And Crackles (And How To Get More Or Less Of It)
A fire that pops and crackles can be part of a pleasant fireplace experience and ambience, but in some cases it may be occurring too much or you may simply …
How To Season Firewood (A Complete Guide)
Seasoning is an important process that’s required in order for wood to be useable as firewood. Whether you buy in your firewood or take it from your property, it must …
What Is A Cord, Face Cord And Rick Of Firewood? (Size & Weight)
If you’re looking to buy a large supply of firewood for your home then you’ll probably come across what’s known as a ‘Cord’ of firewood. A cord of firewood is …
How To Stack Firewood For Seasoning (The Best Way)
Understanding how to stack firewood under the right conditions is important for helping the wood to dry out quickly and efficiently, and also for ensuring that it stays dry once …
Seasoned Firewood (A Complete Guide)
An important aspect of having fires in any form of wood burning fireplace or stove is to be burning properly seasoned firewood only. Seasoned firewood has certain properties that allow …
Kiln Dried Firewood (A Complete Guide)
Kiln dried firewood can be essential part of having fires in any wood burning fireplace or stove. Kiln dried firewood can differ from other types of firewood such as seasoned …