Different trees make wood of different quality. While there is no straightforward answer to the best type of wood for firewood, there is probably an answer depending on what you’re doing. If you’re starting a fire, trying to make the hottest fire, or looking for a wood that is easy to split on your own. …
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Read MoreThe traditional experience of warming up next to fire sure comes with a lot of traditional words that you may not know. What’s a cord of wood? What is loose firewood? We’ll explain 7 key firewood terms you should know if you’re thinking of buying some firewood. 1. Cord of Wood A cord of wood …
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Read MoreHanging out with the kids next to the fire is a great way to pass the last few days of winter. When they get a little antsy, you can even have them make a project out of the raw firewood, to be painted however they please. Here are four firewood projects to delight and occupy …
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Read MoreKeeping nice and toasty is always more pleasant snuggled up by the glow of a warm fire. Whether you have a fireplace, woodburning stove or an outdoor firepit, the quality of the firewood you use makes a world of difference to your woodburning fire experience. It might seem buying wood for a fire is an …
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Read MoreBurning wood for cooking and warmth is as old as humans are. Our ancestors burned wood as their primary home heating method. However, as we’ve moved away from wood as a fuel source, fewer and fewer people know how to burn wood safely. Even people who sell firewood may not understand that some types of wood just …
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Read MoreIf you own a woodburning fireplace or stove, you want to ensure you store enough dry firewood to keep that fire crackling all winter long. Here we offer tips on how to properly season, store and keep your firewood dry. How to Season Firewood Seasoning is the method used to reduce the water content found …
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Read MoreIn Canada, we are very lucky to have roughly 9% of the world’s forests. Many different types of firewood come from specific areas. Softwood, which derives from coniferous trees, is generally from British Columbia. Hardwood, which is from deciduous trees such as birch, maple and oak, is primarily found in southern Ontario and Quebec. Different …
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Read MoreMany people kindle a fire in their fireplace through the winter to enjoy a warm, glowing flame. If you’re among them, it will be essential for you to follow fire safety best practices to keep your family safe. Every week in winter a fire will claim eight lives in Canada. Even if you don’t keep …
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Read MoreA wood burning stove can be a lovely addition to any home, something that can be enjoyed year round. But with the colder months drawing in, there’s really nothing better than popping in a log or two, feeling the heat envelop you, and listening to the embers crackle. Of course, it takes a little bit …
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Read MoreWhat’s better than sitting by a toasty fire, under the stars or in the comfort of your own home surrounded by your family and friends? It’s one of the most relaxing moments we tend to take for granted. Creating a great fire is something we have been doing since we first discovered fire over 600,000 …
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