http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/firewood-blog.html The Firewood Blog keeps you up-to-date with all additions and changes to the keep-it-simple-firewood.com website. en-us firewood Wed, 08 Sep 2010 09:15:29 GMT Wed, 08 Sep 2010 09:15:29 GMT keep-it-simple-firewood.com http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/storing-wood-to-be-used-in-2-to-4-years.html My logs will last me far beyond this season. They are 15 to 20 feet long. I have to get them out of my yard so I will cut but not split. What is the difference Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:44:17 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/using-a-chainsaw-in-wet-wood.html Is it hard on a chainsaw to cut wood that has recently been rained on? Answer Tyler, It is not a problem at all to cut wet wood with a chainsaw. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:12:29 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/wood-camp-stoves.html Wood Camp Stoves are excellent for packing light and cooking food efficiently while you're camping. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 03:15:37 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/white-mold-on-white-birch-firewood.html We just bought 1 1/2 cords of supposedly dry, seasoned birch. Now, about 4 days after stacking it in the garage we noticed there is a white mold growing Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:32:06 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/chinese-tallow.html About to cut down large Chinese Tallow Tree that did not make it through latest drought. Is it good firewood? I know it is not the best but is it adequate Mon, 23 Aug 2010 20:47:57 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/drats-my-firewood-has-rats.html Is there an enclosed storage container you can put your wood in after it has seasoned that will keep the rats out of it? Answer Rats and other pests are Mon, 23 Aug 2010 20:14:50 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/selling-campfire-wood.html Do you think someone can make any money selling firewood in small bundles on a busy highway when most gas station already sell it? Answer Absolutely! Mon, 23 Aug 2010 18:25:36 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/is-chinese-elm-firewood.html We just cut down a lot if Chinese elm trees and was wondering if it is a good burning wood for our wood burners? Answer Jim, Ulmus Parvifolia commonly Mon, 23 Aug 2010 17:32:27 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/wood-stove-tools.html Wood Stove Tools are not the same as fireplace tools. Learn the reasons why and what you should buy for your wood stove. Tue, 17 Aug 2010 21:26:15 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/firewood-splitting.html When is the best time to split wood from a live tree that is taken down? Are there any benefits in splitting logs right away or waiting for the winter Tue, 17 Aug 2010 15:01:06 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/soapstone-wood-stoves.html Soapstone wood stoves hold heat longer and are a beautiful addition to any home. Learn about the advantages and disadvantages to using a soapstone wood burning stove. Tue, 17 Aug 2010 03:46:42 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/wood-stove-thermometer.html A wood stove thermometer will help to ensure that you are burning your wood efficiently and safely. Tue, 17 Aug 2010 01:51:48 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/wood-burning-stoves.html Wood Burning Stoves are the best way to get the most efficiency out of your firewood Mon, 16 Aug 2010 21:49:46 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/wood-stove-paint.html Wood stove paint is a great product to touch up or give your stove a new look. Learn some tips for doing it properly Mon, 16 Aug 2010 21:44:54 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/wood-stove-fans.html Wood Stove Fans are an excellent solution to heating your home in addition to you wood stove. Learn about the best units to buy and how they work. Mon, 16 Aug 2010 17:10:10 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/mulberry-and-apple-firewood.html Greetings, I have two questions regarding these woods for firewood. First, I have seen varying opinions on apple being a good wood for firewood, as far Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:54:34 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/honey-locust.html Is honey locust good firewood for burning in a wood stove? Answer Honey locust is a good firewood species. It is a very dense and hard wood, therefore Sun, 25 Jul 2010 11:52:39 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/does-hawthorn-make-good-firewood.html I have a number of Hawthorn on my property, will they make good firewood? Answer Sally, I typically don't really think about Hawthorne as a firewood Wed, 21 Jul 2010 22:45:09 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/firewood-size.html I usually get a grapple load of hardwood delivered each spring. Generally I spend the end of March and the beginning of April to process the tree lengths Wed, 21 Jul 2010 22:34:09 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/birds-in-chimney.html Hey Matt, Do you know anything about getting birds out of the chimney without hurting them before I cap it? My wife's worst fear is to put a cap on and Wed, 21 Jul 2010 21:53:23 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/covering-firewood.html I usually leave my stacked wood in the open, unless it rains then I go out and cover with tarps. It almost seems that the wood I have not covered and Wed, 21 Jul 2010 21:39:23 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/peach-and-apricot-as-firewood-trees.html My grandmother had trees fall in her yard and I'm getting them cleaned up. The trees are Peach and Apricot. Instead of pitching them, I'd like to know Wed, 21 Jul 2010 21:27:04 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/very-old-logs.html Hi I have some logs that are so old they have started to rot - they are dry but starting to go powdery. What are the issues with burning these logs in Wed, 21 Jul 2010 20:58:57 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/how-can-i-be-sure-the-wood-im-purchasing-is-maple.html I've got a firewood delivery coming Saturday, and have ordered maple, which is more expensive. How can I be sure they're not trying to substitute another Wed, 21 Jul 2010 20:57:37 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/can-my-wood-be-stored-inside-after-i-split-it.html I have a lean-to on the side of my garage that is 4 walled with an overhead door. I was planning on stacking my wood inside after it's split so as to keep Fri, 02 Apr 2010 12:14:50 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/when-to-split.html I just had a pine tree, 18 to 24 in. dia., cut down. I had them cut and leave me some sections. How soon after cutting should I split? The wood still Fri, 02 Apr 2010 12:02:06 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/leave-wood-as-log-rounds.html Is it okay to leave firewood as 30 foot logs for a year? Will they dry somewhat? Answer It is fine to leave your firewood in 30 foot logs but I don't Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:10:12 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/schefflera-for-firewood.html A neighbor cut down a large schefflera plant with woody trunks and limbs, about 6 inch diameter. Can these be used in our fireplace? Answer Schefflera Tue, 16 Feb 2010 19:34:52 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/wood-stove-kettles.html Wood stove kettles work great to add moisture to the air in the colder months. Learn the best way to use a wood stove kettle Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:18:23 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/what-to-do-with-big-chunks-of-firewood.html Hey Matt, We cut all our own firewood and split it. Over the years, we've gotten some big pieces that are located where branches came off the log that Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:22:28 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/different-ways-to-throw-firewood-in-a-pile.html I was wondering if you can explain how well splitting your wood and then throwing it in a big pile works for drying it out. My neighbor and I have different Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:52:44 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/maul-infowhat-are-the-best-handles.html Hello, I read your information about mauls for splitting wood. We looked into buying one and had some questions. Some mauls have wooden straight handles Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:25:52 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/wood-burning-cook-stoves.html Learn all about wood burning cook stoves. We cover the advantages, disadvantages and best uses for them. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 21:37:12 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/fireplace-ashes.html When you clean out the ashes out of your fireplace should you leave some ashes or clean them all out to start another fire? Answer When you are cleaning Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:30:37 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/does-smaller-unsplit-wood-season.html I have a lot of branches that are 2-4 inches thick. Since they are too thin to split, can these still be used for firewood and will they take longer Fri, 22 Jan 2010 15:30:38 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/burning-unseasoned-firewood.html I live in south Louisiana. We recently had a cold spell and I ran out of wood for my fireplace. A friend had some trees that needed cutting Fri, 22 Jan 2010 15:25:55 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/how-can-split-firewood-be-identified.html I'd like to buy a cord of firewood, specifically hardwood from the Pacific Northwest(Maple, Alder, and Cherry). When I go to look at the pile of Fri, 22 Jan 2010 15:14:17 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/is-poplar-safe-for-firewood.html I have very seasoned Poplar wood - the tree stood dead (after a hurricane took it) for probably 8 years. I have been burning it in my fireplace but Sun, 10 Jan 2010 15:05:13 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/is-my-fireplace-safe.html I purchased a home with a fireplace but am not sure if it is safe to use it for firewood. The chimney is very high up on a steep roof and I can't get Sun, 10 Jan 2010 14:55:56 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/firewood-storage-how-close-is-too-close-to-the-house.html How close is 'too close to the house' for firewood storage. I am considering moving firewood from about 75 feet to about 25 feet from house. My wife Tue, 05 Jan 2010 16:36:06 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/pictures-of-the-best-firewood.html I want to see pictures of the best firewood trees and the name of the ones that are good to burn in the fireplace. And then I would like to know the Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:46:35 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/turning-a-tree-lying-on-the-ground.html I have a turning a tree lying on the ground question. I have dropped 7 trees for next years firewood. I am getting older and need help turning the Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:38:18 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/does-wood-season-before-its-split.html Does wood 'season' before it's split? Many firewood dealers in Richmond, VA say that their wood 'was cut last year'. Then they offer to split to the Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:21:01 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/decorative-fireplace-screens.html Decorative Fireplace Screens are great for keeping your home safe and adding character to a fireplace. Learn what you need to know before buying one including small fireplace screens information. Tue, 08 Dec 2009 22:09:42 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/fireplace-cover.html A Fireplace Cover is a great item to have when not using your fireplace. Learn why it's important and which one to buy. Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:02:01 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/heatilator-fireplace.html A Heatilator Fireplace can greatly increase the efficiency of your fireplace. Learn about how to use this product and still enjoy the feel of an open fire. Tue, 08 Dec 2009 16:17:21 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/outdoor-wood-burning-fireplaces.html Outdoor Wood Burning Fireplaces and Firepits can create a great focal point for your backyard or patio. Learn about the different types and their uses. Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:35:52 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/wood-burning-fireplace-inserts.html Wood Burning Fireplace Inserts are the best way to turn your inefficient fireplace into a more effective heating system without sacrificing the aesthetics of your fireplace. Tue, 08 Dec 2009 14:28:01 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/wood-burning-fireplaces.html Wood burning Fireplaces can add a cozy warmth to you home. Learn about the different types and accessories that are used with the wood burning fireplace. Tue, 08 Dec 2009 13:32:31 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/chimney-sweep-supplies.html Learn about the Chimney Sweep Supplies that you'll need to clean you chimney properly. Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:03:28 GMT