How Much Kindling Do You Need? Best Kindling for Stoves and Fireplaces
How much kindling to use, what works best, and how to build a fire that lights on the first try in a wood stove or fireplace.
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What Size Firewood Rack Do You Need? 2 ft to 12 ft Guide
Choose a firewood rack by how much you burn and the space you have. Compare 2 ft to 12 ft racks, rated capacities and what to pair with each.
Is Hickory Good Firewood? Heat, Burn Time and Downsides
Hickory burns hot and long, with heat close to oak. Here is how it compares, where it falls short, and how to burn it in a stove or fire pit.
What Is a City Cord of Firewood? Size, Capacity and Who It’s For
A city cord is one tenth of a full cord, about 12.8 cubic feet. Here is what it holds, how it compares to bins, bundles and face cords, and who it fits best.
How Much Firewood Do You Need for the Winter?
Not sure how many cords to order? Here are real extension-service estimates, how to adjust for your house and stove, and which cord size to start with.
Best Wood for Smoking Meat: Hickory, Cherry, Apple and More
Which wood should you smoke with? A plain guide to hickory, cherry, apple, oak and more, with pairings by meat, chunks vs chips, and whether to soak.
Kiln-Dried vs Seasoned Firewood: Which Is Worth Buying?
Kiln-dried and seasoned firewood can both burn well. Here is how to tell if your wood is dry, what each costs you, and which one fits how you burn.
How to Clean a Pellet Stove: Weekly and Seasonal Maintenance Checklist
A practical pellet stove cleaning checklist: what to clean weekly, monthly, and each season, and when to call a professional.
How to Store Firewood Outside: Racks, Covers and Stacking Tips
Keep firewood off the ground, covered on top and open on the sides. Here is how to pick a rack, stack it, and keep your wood dry all winter.
Best Wood for a Pizza Oven: What to Burn and What to Skip
Dry, dense hardwood in the right size is what makes a pizza oven hot and clean. Here is what to burn, what to avoid, and how to pick for your oven.
