We all know lumber comes from trees, but trees were not designed for lumber. Man has to take something that naturally grows in a cylindrical shape, dry it out and make it rectangular. It’s a peculiar ...

While many of us are focussing on gardening and spring cleaning, a Potsdam man is on a crusade, of sorts, to make sure people are splitting and... May 24, 2023 — While many of us are focussing on ...

Q: I’m tired of trying to burn damp firewood. Neighbors of mine leave their wood unprotected as well. I can’t afford to build a firewood storage shed. I can’t put it in my garage either, because I’m ...

It's finally spring and Vermonters are not only getting outside to appreciate the warmer weather, they are also making plans ...

A fire burning in a fireplace in a house with some wood stacked on the left and fireplace tools on the right - Image Source/Getty Images For folks who use firewood to heat their homes, finding ...

Q. We are getting a lot of information about the correct spacing of stickers when drying and also the 4x4s. What is the best? We dry mostly oak and cherry, but sometimes do have other species. We do ...

Stack wood outside, away from buildings, and off the ground on pallets or rails. Place wood with the split side down to promote air flow and drying. Cover the top of the stack with a tarp or woodshed ...