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 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:05:52 GMT Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:05:52 GMT keep-it-simple-firewood.com http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/great-inexpensive-heat.html Stove is well made and provides great heat. As its an outside wood boiler, it uses a heat exchanger in the furnace that can still humidify the air using Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:05:50 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/catalpa-firewood-in-a-woodburner.html A good friend felled a large catalpa tree with long seed pods he claims is a catalpa tree and he wants me to have the firewood. I know nothing about this Fri, 23 Sep 2011 18:44:50 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/firewood-chainsaw-for-women.html I have a wood burning stove, for which my son cuts the logs. He is going to University next month, so I shall have to do it myself. I am in my late sixties, Fri, 23 Sep 2011 18:12:16 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/should-i-split-firewood-when-its-wet-or-dry.html Is it easier to split green wood or dry? Answer As a general rule, it's easier to split wood when it is fresh or green. That being said, most wood Thu, 11 Aug 2011 21:02:33 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/chainsaw-chaps.html Learn about chainsaw chaps and chainsaw safety clothing, it could save your life! Thu, 11 Aug 2011 18:26:14 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/reciprocating-saw-for-firewood.html I recently bought a porter cable set. The set consists of: a circular saw, reciprocating saw, drill, 18V NiCads & charger. I might as well also make Wed, 10 Aug 2011 20:17:46 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/time-to-stack-a-cord-of-wood.html I would like to get someone to stack three cords of wood for me. How long should it take? I want to know whether to pay a flat fee or by the hour. Thanks! Wed, 10 Aug 2011 19:46:02 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/splitting-firewood-with-a-chainsaw.html Hi, I have split firewood with a chainsaw multiple times, but the wood that is produced is difficult to stack because it is a semicircle. Is this not Fri, 15 Jul 2011 16:50:52 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/my-heatilator-doesnt-work-help.html I bought a house with a fireplace that has a heatilator system. The problem is that I have no idea how to test it. I can't find a switch for the fans. Thu, 30 Jun 2011 21:41:40 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/bowsaw-for-cutting-firewood.html Matt, I enjoy hand sawing firewood vs. chain sawing, for the exercise, quietness, less prep and clean up time. I continue to use a 30 standard bow saw, Thu, 30 Jun 2011 21:09:48 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/when-to-split-the-big-stuff.html I just had a 50', storm damaged maple taken down in my yard. I had the crew leave the wood in 18 lengths. Some pieces are more than 3' wide. It's freshly Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:03:35 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/storing-seasoned-firewood-in-the-city.html I live in the city and have few options for storing wood other than on a rack next to my garage. If I've purchased firewood that has been dried, and I Wed, 22 Jun 2011 21:44:12 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/any-way-to-speed-the-seasoning-process.html Hi, Matt. I just took down two trees, one Maple, and I think the other was a Maple, also ( it had four trunks ). We're splitting it this weekend. Other Wed, 22 Jun 2011 20:52:14 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/identifying-aspen-firewood.html I took this tree down about 3 weeks ago and cant figure out what kind it is? It was a large tree straight and true for at least 40-50 feet before branching Thu, 02 Jun 2011 19:30:05 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/how-long-should-i-cut-my-firewood.html I know that it's not wise to split firewood pieces into sizes greater than 6 for most applications, but how long should I cut the pieces? Answer Nick, Tue, 24 May 2011 22:14:02 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/tool-to-keep-firewood-off-the-ground-when-using-a-chainsaw.html Are there any tools out there that will help you hold the log off the ground, when bucking it to length? Answer Yes, there is a tool that is specifically Wed, 11 May 2011 19:46:47 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/when-to-cut-poplar-for-firewood.html Spring is here but mornings are still a bit chilly. We would like to use Poplar for quick morning fires but need to know when it's best to harvest. Tue, 10 May 2011 21:04:30 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/a-good-chainsaw-for-firewood.html I am looking into cutting some trees this summer to sell for firewood next year. I was wondering if you had any recommendations for the size and make of Tue, 10 May 2011 20:56:22 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/willow-as-firewood.html Is willow worth the time for fire wood in an high efficient fireplace? Answer Troy, Willow is a suitable firewood species once it has been properly Tue, 10 May 2011 20:50:36 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/spring-firewood.html An introduction to dealing with firewood in the spring. Thu, 05 May 2011 19:42:35 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/firewood-for-a-fire-ring.html I want the best, safest suggestion for wood choice in a outdoor fire ring(camp fire). Locally available wood options are mesquite, pine, some oak and pecan. Wed, 13 Apr 2011 18:34:10 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/is-magnolia-good-to-use-for-firewood-.html Is Magnolia good to use for fire wood ? My neighbor is cutting her tree down. It would not cost me anything except a few working hands. Please advise, Wed, 13 Apr 2011 18:20:30 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/black-locust-roots.html Is there a major problem with black locust roots compromising a leech bed? If so, how safely can you plant a grove of black locust trees without causing Wed, 13 Apr 2011 18:13:49 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/wood-permit-for-firewood.html During as recent storm that caused many trees to fall, I was cutting a pine on the side of the road on a main highway close to town. I had loaded my truck Tue, 12 Apr 2011 18:33:49 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/identify-driftwood-firewood.html I found a piece of driftwood at the shore line. I live in Los Angeles CA. This was at Venice Beach. I know NOTHING about wood or trees, but there is something Tue, 12 Apr 2011 18:28:40 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/pine-causes-creosote.html I've just moved into a new (older) home with a great fireplace that draws and burns well. The previous owner left a large pile of seasoned pine logs (maybe Tue, 12 Apr 2011 18:24:00 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/pecan-firewood.html I have a woodstove (full of potatos now that it is spring in GA) and am always on the lookout for wood. I have also got a pecan tree in my yard that for Fri, 01 Apr 2011 17:14:43 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/how-long-til-harvesting.html Hi Matt I' m planning to move out east to a 40 acre farm in next 5 years. Unfortunately, most of the land has been clear cut, so I 'd looking to Fri, 01 Apr 2011 17:09:24 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/is-hemlock-good-firewood-for-woodstove-burning.html I was able to get about 2 unsplit cords for free.I am wanting to know how you rate this type of wood for burning in a woodstove. Thanks! Answer Ed, Fri, 01 Apr 2011 16:23:22 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/start-a-small-chimney-fire-at-the-end-of-the-season.html I was thinking that it would be beneficial to burn a very hot fire in the stove at the end of the season to burn off any creosote. I wasn't sure, but it Fri, 01 Apr 2011 16:13:03 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/tulip-poplar-firewood-quaity.html How would you rate eastern Tulip Poplar for firewood quality? Answer Tuliptree (Liriodendron tulipifera), also known as yellow poplar or tulip poplar, Fri, 01 Apr 2011 15:52:30 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/price-of-oak.html What is the going price of oak firewood? Answer The price of oak and other firewood species is largely variable based upon location and current market Tue, 22 Mar 2011 18:59:32 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/firewood-storage-in-florida.html I still have some firewood left from this winter that is already seasoned. Can I store this for next winter without having it deteriorate or attract termites? Tue, 22 Mar 2011 18:54:29 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/how-deep-are-the-roots-on-a-liquid-elm-tree.html The tree is very close to two houses and the roots are showing on the surface. Is it okay to you use it for fire wood. Is it in danger of following over? Fri, 18 Mar 2011 18:15:17 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/how-close-to-house-can-you-place-an-earth-outdoor-furnace.html Need to know how close to the house I can place How far from a house should I install an Earth 305 bear cub forced air furnace? I bought it at the Norwood Tue, 15 Mar 2011 17:46:41 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/wood-stove-is-blowing-out-smoke.html After I open the bottom door and wait a few seconds then open the top, smoke blows out the bottom of the stove. I have had my stoves for three months and Tue, 08 Mar 2011 21:46:41 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/firewood-business-advice.html I am starting a firewood processing business. Which wood species should I stay away from? I live in eastern Pennsylvania and have a couple of suppliers. Tue, 08 Mar 2011 21:37:55 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/green-mold-on-firewood.html We have some wood stored in our shed at the cottage....it was cut and piled in there about 2 years ago. Just noticed at the end of last summer that it Tue, 08 Mar 2011 21:32:16 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/honey-locust-firewood.html A story about the end of winter from a firewood perspective and also the benefits of honey locust firewood Wed, 23 Feb 2011 14:06:05 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/bradford-pear-trees-good-for-firewood.html I have plenty of Bradford Pear trees. Are they suitable as firewood for a fireplace? Answer Buddy, The wood from Bradford Pear trees is suitable as Tue, 22 Feb 2011 22:31:15 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/the-frustration-of-wood-that-wont-burn.html Hi, I purchased a cord of wood in August and, in hindsight, didn't ask the right questions. Since I am single it took me almost 1 month to carry the Wed, 16 Feb 2011 03:37:42 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/is-osage-orange-good-firewood.html Will osage orange burn okay for firewood? Answer Osage-orange is actually one of the best burning firewoods in the world. It throws off a lot of heat, Tue, 15 Feb 2011 19:15:00 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/best-season-to-cut-firewood-trees.html When is the best time to cut trees down? Is it when the sap is down? Answer Doug, Generally speaking, the best time to cut down a tree for firewood Tue, 15 Feb 2011 19:04:31 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/does-wood-from-a-holly-tree-seasoned-of-course-make-good-firewood.html We have a large old Holly tree that's dead and needs to be taken down. About 2 years ago it started losing leaves and went downhill from there, sad Tue, 15 Feb 2011 18:48:20 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/macadamia-nut-trees-as-firewood.html Hi. I have the opportunity to get some free macadamia nut wood. Is this safe to burn in my indoor fireplace? Answer Renee, Macadamia trees make good Tue, 15 Feb 2011 18:38:43 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/buy-log-lengths-in-massachusetts.html I am looking to purchace grapple truck loads of wood for my personal use. I live south of boston, in canton, ma. Do you know anyone who sells log lengths Tue, 15 Feb 2011 18:26:09 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/great-job.html I agree with everything you've wrote. I'm 3 years into a sideline firewood business and I agree that you need to have a quality product, deliver it on Mon, 14 Feb 2011 03:52:31 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/hawthorngood-firewood.html We have many hawthorn trees on our property. Is it true that it makes good firewood? Is it true that it burns best within a few months of cutting (versus Sun, 30 Jan 2011 20:45:20 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/how-many-cords-of-wood-come-from-a-tree.html I had some of my beech trees harvested. I have all of the tops remaining. I am interested in selling the tops. I was wondering about how much they would Sun, 30 Jan 2011 20:40:14 GMT http://www.keep-it-simple-firewood.com/is-dead-wood-on-a-tree-considered-dry.html Is a freshly cut, DEAD oak branch dry enough for immediate efficient burning in a fire stove? Answer Kathy, I'm afraid there is no clear-cut answer Sun, 30 Jan 2011 20:21:50 GMT