Firewood has its place, even in a world of modern conveniences like central heating and electric ovens. In fact, almost two percent of all US households still rely solely on firewood to heat their homes – and that number can rise to as much as 60% of the population in certain rural counties! Whether you’re…
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Sometimes, your firewood won’t light, no matter what you do… and that can be frustrating. A single culprit, from sooty workspaces to wet materials, might be challenging to find. If you’re having trouble now or want to avoid trouble in the future, we recommend the following tips for starting and maintaining the brightest fires. But…
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You’d think firewood would be simple—it’s just wood, right? Then you hear unfamiliar firewood terms like cord, seasoned or pellets. If you’re frustrated, we understand! Unfortunately, the firewood industry uses a lot of jargon. What do all these terms mean? This guide will give you a crash course on 23 terms related to essential firewood…
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You’ve heard about the many benefits you and your property will receive from using high-quality mulch. So, you embarked on a journey to find “mulch near me,” and now? You’re feeling a little overwhelmed by the sheer number of choices and varieties. But we’re here to tell you not to stress! Take a deep breath…
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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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