We all hate the feeling of choosing the opposite of the best firewood to burn. The situation goes like this: You have company over for dinner and drinks, and you want to top the night off with dessert and conversation by a nice roaring fire. But when you go to ignite it, the wood fizzles,…
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We all dream of the perfect holiday scene: The kids are playing with their new toys, and you and your spouse are snuggling on the couch. What’s that in the background? The warm glow of a crackling fire. It ties the whole picture together, doesn’t it? But that perfect fire in your fireplace doesn’t just…
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Every great fire has four requirements: wood, tinder, kindling and a firestarter. The logs you buy from vendors like Lumberjacks are a great start, but they’re not enough. If you want to build a fire outside, you’ll have to create a pit and extinguish the fire thoroughly when you’re done. Below, you’ll find all the…
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You may be asking yourself, “Why is firewood so expensive?” Isn’t it just wood? Doesn’t it require little to no effort to make? Well, no. It doesn’t materialize out of thin air. A lot of painstaking labor goes into extracting regular pieces of firewood from entire trees. Creating firewood is so involved that prices can…
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You might be among the many planning a last-minute camping trip before summer ends. This doesn’t mean it’s okay to rush through packing! Make sure you have a solid pair of hiking boots, lots of bug spray, and… firewood? Not so fast! Transporting firewood across state lines can only happen if specific regulations are met.…
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Mulch is an exceptional tool in your landscaping arsenal. It comes with numerous benefits, including stifling weeds, maintaining soil temperature and creating a more cohesive appearance, to name a few. But, unfortunately, not all mulch is created equally – and those who begin searching for the right ground covering find this out all too quickly.…
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Looking for a cooking method that infuses flavor into your meats and vegetables like no other? The best wood for grilling is ready to handle the task! Many cooks might try to get away with wood chips or pellets to influence a dish, but only certain varieties of wood are fit for a master chef’s…
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Got Mulch? Check Out These Amazing Benefits of Mulching Flower Beds! We serve some terrific gardeners here at Lumberjacks! What makes them great is that they don’t settle for mediocrity regarding their flower beds. Instead, they set their garden plots up to dominate the growing season! What’s their secret to a beautiful, thriving outdoor space?…
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Spring is in the air, and with it comes unlimited possibilities for your outdoor space. One thing most people will consider due to its many benefits is mulch. After all, mulch doesn’t just look great. It also helps retain soil moisture and temperature, prevent weeds and decrease the risks of washouts. One popular mulch choice…
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You want a beautiful, thriving outdoor space, and you’ve probably heard mulch is one of the easiest ways to help you achieve that. After all, mulch suppresses weeds, conserves water, protects against soil erosion, balances ground temperature and so much more. While it’s true that brown mulch is one of your keys to a thriving…
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