Guides
Buying, measuring and burning firewood
Nine short reads on getting a fair delivery and getting the most heat out of it.
Buying firewood by weight instead of volume
Some sellers price by the ton — how to convert that fairly against a cord quote.
Why wet wood wastes half its own heat
Boiling off water eats the BTUs you paid for — a look at the physics of a smoky, cold-running stove.
Green wood versus kiln-dried: what you are actually paying for
Kiln-dried costs more per cord but burns cleaner sooner — the math on when that trade is worth it.
What a legal firewood invoice has to say
The quantity language your state requires, and what to do when a receipt just says "1 load."
Choosing a cut length before you order
Sixteen inches fits most stoves and fireplaces — here is when to go shorter or longer.
Stacking a cord so it actually seasons
Airflow, ground contact, and why a tarp on all four sides traps the moisture you are trying to lose.
Why a cord of pine costs less and heats less
Density, resin and BTU per cord — and when the cheap softwood is genuinely the right buy.
What "seasoned" is supposed to mean
Twenty percent moisture, a year in the open, and a meter reading you can take yourself for under thirty dollars.
How to measure a delivery before the truck leaves
Restack, measure the face, measure the depth, and check the arithmetic against the invoice while the driver is still there.