I burned unseasoned wood my first few years - I thought I was ahead of the game if I cut the wood in August or September to burn that winter. Yes...
I use bark for fire starter also, never spent anything on fire starter. Usually the bark will come off on its own as the wood is drying. I keep...
I would move the wood as fast as I can. Only split if the rounds are too big to move. Once it’s on my property I can split it to firewood size at...
Just was able to turn off the AC and open windows. Typically here in Virginia my first fire is in the first 2 weeks of October so another month...
This exactly. After 20 years of processing firewood I’ve learned there are 3 seasons that are better than summer for doing it. Ready to be done...
Days have been getting shorter for 2 months - about an hour less daylight here now than 2 months ago. Thermometer doesn’t know it though as it...
Saw a few leaves changing on the mountain today - I believe they were red maple. This was in National Forest on the Virginia/West Virginia line....
Honestly I didn’t notice that much of a difference. Red oak I thought was better at leaving a bed of coals. But ash dries so much faster and...
Black locust, red oak, ash, and silver maple. Didn’t include any wood I have not burned. Becoming a huge fan of ash. Splits easy, dries fast,...
Evening fires come first for me since hopefully the sun will warm the house during the day. Also I leave for work pretty early most days....
I just cut a couple of dead hemlock in my yard. Already have them split and stacked and planning to use in October.
Looks like you’re off to a good start on the 3 year plan for fish!
I’ve got about a year’s worth uncovered and I stacked it right on the ground. That’s extra that wouldn’t fit in any of my wood sheds. Next year...
10-12 weeks away here. Usually October 1-15. Just finished moving this year’s wood under the deck by the basement door and stacking the rest in...
No work beats processing wood in my opinion. Mowing is a hassle this point of the year because I have about 5 trees in the National Forest I want...
I just use bark and scraps left over from splitting. I've already collected for next winter so it's good and dry. Like Butcher I don't want to...
Lots of maintenance projects around the house for this summer. Traveling with the family for a couple of weeks. Going to try to get a few more...
Got a bunch of uglies right now that I am saving for the firepit and camping this summer. What's left will go in the stove in October to get them...
I separate shoulder season and campfire wood from the rest. What is in the main stacks is 90% oak anyway.
Much more mild than normal so far here in Virginia. I've burned about 2 cords so far, maybe not even that. I would actually like to see some...
