Let’s Talk Wood Preparation & Storage

Let’s Talk Wood Preparation & Storage

Did you know burning green wood can severely damage your woodburning stove and cause residue build-up in your chimney? Green wood (or freshly cut wood) releases a lot of creosote (tar). It will burn, but it won’t burn well, and if done regularly can cause a chimney...
Don’t Burn Garbage!

Don’t Burn Garbage!

Some might think it’s better to burn garbage rather than bury it in a landfill, but that’s not the case. Never burn garbage in your wood stove, your fireplace or a barrel in your yard. These devices are not incinerators. Food packaging is one of the biggest sources of...