Not only will burning unseasoned firewood spoil a well-planned night, but it is also associated with several significant undesirable effects. Unseasoned firewood is frustrating to burn. It produces a lot of water vapor that condenses with combustion gases emitting hazardous byproducts such as carbon monoxide and creosote. Unlike the misconception that unseasoned firewood is impossible […]

Acquiring woodworking skills gives you the edge to create some cool stuff without having to spend a penny. The sharing of information on the web has made a culture of DIY (do it yourself) woodworking because the skills are now accessible with ease. However, this is not without hurdles along the way, especially when the […]

Firewood has been used for thousands of years as a fuel source, and its use is still going strong. The presence of chimneys in most households is a tall tale to this. It finds itself in many commercial establishments were it is sold. However, there seems to be ambiguity between the seller and buyer concerning […]

Using firewood is a brilliant way to save money and still keep the home warm during winter. It is a genius idea until you come across unseasoned firewood, giving one hell of a hard time. It is hard to start to smokes a lot and produces little heat. Seasoning firewood plays an essential role in […]

Gum trees are known as eucalyptus trees, which are incredibly fast-growing trees that are native to Australia. When grown in the correct environments, these trees produce good quality firewood. They have amazing properties, which make them a great choice for firewood. Gum trees are hardwoods which grow in abundance and are drought resistant. They coppice […]

Keeping a heap of firewood inside your home seems like a great idea, especially when it’s cold. Not only is cozying up in front of the fire the ultimate best way to pass a winter night, but it also keeps your energy bills down. Although this will save you time and the hassle of collecting […]

Are you a new homeowner wondering what the best firewood types for your fireplace are? After the initial delight of having a fireplace wears off, the uncertainty of what to put in it may creep in. Since different firewood types have different strengths and characteristics, choosing the best for you is not easy. This article […]

From cowering in the dark and hiding in caverns, mankind stayed in perpetual fear of the glow-eyed creatures of the night. Subsisting on grubs, berries and raw meat, nothing truly separated man from animal. Well, that is until one of our curious ancestors tamed the embers that brought us our first fire. It glows and […]

Does it really matter how you dispose of your fireplace ashes ? Perhaps, many of you have been disposing of your fireplace ashes carelessly. If that is the case, then you should start proper ash disposal to ensure environment safety. Fireplace ashes, if not disposed of properly, can be a hazard. This by-product of wood […]

After the hard and tiresome work of cutting firewood, the next thing to do is to stack the wood into a neat pile properly. Staking firewood properly is pretty rewarding. Well-stack of firewood is attractive to the eye in indoors, and above all, it keep wood dry pretty well. To keep yourself from freezing during […]