Learn about firewood.
Everything worth knowing before you buy a cord: real measurements, which species actually burn well, and how to keep a stack dry. No jargon, no upsell.
Firewood basics
Units, volumes, and how much wood a winter actually takes.
How Much Firewood Do I Need? A Realistic Guide by Usage
From a few fire pit nights a month to heating a whole house all winter — here's how many cords of firewood you actually need, by use case.
Read the guide →What Is a Cord of Firewood? Exact Sizes, Explained
A cord of firewood is 128 cubic feet, stacked. Here's the exact math for cords, half cords, and why terms like rick don't hold up in court.
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Buying firewood
What to ask a supplier before you hand over any money.
Seasoned vs. Kiln-Dried Firewood: Which Should You Buy?
Seasoned firewood air-dries for 6-12+ months to under 20% moisture. Kiln-dried wood is heat-dried to 8-12% in days. Here's which one fits your setup.
Read the guide →Why You Should Always Buy Local Firewood
Moving firewood even 50 miles can spread invasive pests like emerald ash borer. Here's the quarantine rules, the 50-mile rule, and why local wood matters.
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Burning it well
Which species burn hot, which ones you should leave alone.
Firewood You Should Never Burn (and Why)
Painted wood, driftwood, moldy logs, poison ivy vines — here's exactly which firewood to avoid burning and the health and chimney risks of each.
Read the guide →The Best Firewood to Burn: Ranked by Heat, Smoke, and Ease
Which firewood burns hottest and cleanest? A BTU-per-cord comparison of oak, hickory, maple, ash, and more — plus what's easiest to split and light.
Read the guide →The Best Wood for BBQ, Smoking, and Pizza Ovens
Hickory, oak, mesquite, applewood, cherry — which firewood suits smoking, grilling, and pizza ovens, and which woods to keep away from food entirely.
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Stacking and storage
Keeping a stack dry so it's ready when the cold shows up.
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