As the weather gets chilly out, nothing sounds more satisfying than a war crackling fire. But if you’re anything like me, the demands of other tasks and household chores can get in the way of building a fire. That’s where fire starter logs come in. They make lighting and building… Read More »How To Use A Fire Starter Log
It can be tempting to throw trash in a camp fire. After cooking a big dinner, is it wise to toss garbage in the fire? How big of a deal are the fumes, and are there any other problems burning garbage might cause? Before I get into all that lets… Read More »Can You Burn Trash In A Campfire?
Mold can become a serious problem with improperly stored firewood. Damp firewood is the perfect breeding ground for mold. Luckily killing mold is easy with a little bit of time and proper firewood storage. How do you kill mold on firewood? The best way to kill mold on firewood is… Read More »How To Get Rid Of Mold On Firewood
Stacking firewood up on pallets is a cheap and easy way to store firewood up off the ground. It keeps your wood out of pooling water, away from bugs, and significantly speeds up the seasoning process. So how do you stack firewood on a pallet? Set pallets side by side… Read More »How To Stack Firewood On Pallets
Nothing prepared me for what my insurance adjuster claimed the last time he was at my house. He was there to check water damage from a burst pipe, but he decided to take it upon himself to warn me outdoor firewood pile was a fire hazard and needed to be… Read More »Is Storing Firewood a Fire Hazard?
Think about how your firewood burns! Is it hard to light? Do you have an inconsistent smoldering flame? Does the fire produce lots of smoke? If you answered yes to all of these questions, then you probably have a moisture problem. So, what moisture level should firewood be? Your firewood… Read More »What Moisture Level Should Firewood Be?
After months of seasoning the last thing you want to see is your firewood get rained on. You’re probably kicking yourself and asking why didn’t I take the time to put a cover on top of my wood. All that water soaking in must be extending its seasoning time, but… Read More »How Long Does It Take Firewood To Dry Out After Raining?
So your firewood is infested with carpenter ants, wood boring beetles, and termites. Now what do you do with it? Do you have to throw all of your wood away, or can you burn insect infested wood? It’s safe to burn insect infested wood, but don’t bring it inside your… Read More »Can You Burn Insect Infested Wood?
There’s been times where I’ve looked at my firewood pile and thought there’s no way I’ll be able to burn all that wood. For some reason, I always seem to go through more wood than I think. That’s why it’s always better to have too much wood than not enough,… Read More »How Long Will Firewood Last Outside?
Nobody wants to deal with bug infested firewood. They destroy your wood and they’re just plain nasty, but can you get rid of them? How do you kill bugs in firewood? Use boric acid based insecticides to kill bugs that have infested your firewood. Unlike other insecticides, boric acid is… Read More »How Do You Kill Bugs In Firewood?