Open Fireplace, Insert or Stove
An open fireplace burns beautifully but heats poorly, while an insert or a wood stove turns the same firebox into a real heat source.
Why You Should Not Move Firewood
Moving firewood spreads tree-killing insects and fungi that can’t travel far on their own, but hitch a ride easily in a car trunk or truck bed.
Measuring Firewood Moisture
A moisture meter answers the question directly: firewood is ready to burn when it reads 20 percent or less.
How to Light a Fire That Stays Lit
A fire that keeps burning comes down to three things arriving in the right order: dry fuel, enough air, and a heat source small enough for the wood to…
Finding Firewood Without Buying It
Free firewood is out there, and it costs nothing but time, a truck, and a saw.
Cutting Your Own Firewood
Yes, cutting your own firewood is entirely doable for a landowner with the right permit, the right saw, and the patience to learn the technique before…
Making a Fire Last Through the Night
A fire that lasts through the night comes down to two things: how much dense wood is in the firebox and how little air reaches it.
Bringing Firewood Indoors Without Bringing Its Insects
No spray, no fumigation, no special bag needed. The fix is mechanical: knock the wood together outside, carry in only what you’ll burn within a day or…
What to Do With Wood Ash
Wood ash from a clean-burning stove or fireplace has real uses around the house: as a garden amendment on acidic soil, as traction material on icy…
Firewood in Delaware: Which Woods Your Winter Actually Needs
Winter in Delaware asks a real question of anyone burning wood: is this heat you need, or heat you enjoy?