Firewood and Heating With Wood

Dry wood. Hot fires. Safe winters.Firewood and Heating With Wood is a practical beginner’s guide to cutting, seasoning, stacking, storing, and burning wood safely through winter. Written for homesteaders and homeowners who want dependable heat, it explains how wood actually burns, why moisture matters, how to estimate cord needs, how to choose species, and how to build a firewood system that works before cold weather arrives.Inside, you’ll learn how to buy or cut firewood intelligently, use a chainsaw with safer habits, understand felling and bucking limits, split and stack for real seasoning, choose and operate a stove, understand chimney clearances, prevent creosote, handle ashes safely, recognize carbon monoxide risk, and plan a first wood-heating season without dangerous shortcuts. The book keeps the focus practical and safety-first: dry fuel, clean chimneys, proper equipment, and knowing when to call a professional.