I can smell that stuff from here. Used to hate the smell of split red oak when I was a kid, helping my stepdad with his firewood business. Now I...
I'm in a Facebook group in my town that's solely for barter, favors, good deeds, etc. Nothing is bought or sold, so it's just neighborly stuff. I...
They still have a program like that of sorts, though I think it's a bit of a rip off. I saw a sign in Nehantic State Park indicating that you can...
I brought my old smoke dragon outside to use as a maple sap evaporator in the spring. I can't speak to how that paint will hold up outside, as...
Trapezoidal is the optimal shape by far. You have the stability of a square with the aesthetic appeal of triangular. Nah! Just kiddin'... I...
It's Connecticut. The cost of living is outrageous and we're taxed on pretty much everything.
I find that the fungi that appears on the wood in my yard is just always going to happen, especially to red oak, no matter where I stack it. I...
Got around the mid 40's overnight in coastal CT here. Threw some maple in the new stove and the family loved it. [ATTACH]
This might be a little too convoluted to be considered "easiest", but it's a recent experiment of mine. It works for me, but may not for you. I...
It's been a rough week. I've been spending most of my time helping my wife and her family with all the logistics that come with a loved one...
Weather is starting to cool off and I've been itching to burn. I cleaned out the pipe and got it fitted last night. Probably going to replace a...
Black walnut will definitely have dark heartwood, and sometimes purplish streaks that are prevalent when split. Also, are there walnuts on the...
If only you could check out a 372XP... that would be one helluva library.
(Raises hand) Yes, I've been there too. My first winter in my house I asked my stepdad for some firewood. He gave me oak that was too big for my...
I. HATE. MICE.
I would assume drying wood around the stove would help regulate humidity in the room that is lost by running the stove. I personally would rather...
I must find this man so he can teach me his wise ways. He is the chosen one.
You've inspired me. Keep us up to date on the progress.
That's quite a bit of info there! Good stuff, and thanks for sharing. I'm looking forward to cracking open a couple splits later this month and...
Thanks! I cannot wait to be in my kitchen watching this thing burn. I hated not having a window on my old Garrison.
