Fire Pits, Firewood, and Gear
Our firewood category serves as your ultimate guide to selecting, preparing, and using the best wood for your fire pit. Discover everything from high-BTU hardwoods like ash, hickory, and oak that provide longer, hotter burns to proper seasoning techniques that ensure minimal smoke and maximum enjoyment. We cover specialized options like kiln-dried firewood that lights easily and burns cleanly, perfect for smoke-sensitive environments. Learn essential storage methods and stacking techniques to keep your wood in prime burning condition all season long.
If you’ve been asking yourself “what is seasoned firewood?” and wondering why your fire pit sessions aren’t quite living up to your expectations, the answer might be right under your nose – or more accurately, right in your woodpile. Today, we’re diving into the world of seasoned firewood and why […]
Have you ever heard of kiln dried firewood for fire pits, or been wondering what exactly it is? Imagine this: It’s a chilly evening – you’re ready to unwind around a crackling fire with friends, but without properly seasoned wood, your damp firewood refuses to light. Does this sound familiar? […]
Learning how to stack firewood properly is essential for efficient burning, wood preservation, and maintaining safety around your home. A well-built stack not only looks satisfying but serves crucial purposes: it allows your wood to season properly, protects it from moisture damage, keeps pests at bay, and ensures your fuel […]
Have you ever found yourself in the middle of a conversation about firewood, nodding along but secretly wondering, “What the h*** is a rick of firewood?” You’re not alone. Terms like cords, half cords, face cords, and ricks bewilder many people in the world of firewood. In this post, we’ll […]
Best burning firewood makes all the difference when you want quick-lighting, hot-burning, long-lasting flames for your fire pit. We often burn whatever wood is easily accessible, even when it’s not ideal for our fire pits. I sometimes use wood from storm-felled trees on my property; despite knowing it’s not optimal […]
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