Heating with Wood
HOW TO MEASURE FIREWOOD – When is a Cord Not a Cord?
Firewood is typically sold by the cord. Bundles and bags of firewood sold at gas stations, grocery and convenience stores come in various sizes (usually about a cubic foot), but the price for this bundle has little to do with the actual price of a standard cord. You’re paying a premium price for the convenience […]
Firewood for Home Heating? 3 Great Reasons to Use Wood Heat
Why Use Wood to Heat Your Home? There is really nothing quite like coming home to a wood fire. A properly set fire is warm, appealing, comforting and frankly just a little bit romantic. This may be the reason why so many people are not thinking about heating their home using wood this year. […]
What is a Cord of Wood?
How big is a cord of wood? … What is a cord of wood? It’s a surprise to many people that here in the US, a “Cord” is a unit of measurement defined by law in most states. So here in North Carolina, a cord of wood must legally measure 128 cubic feet. Traditionally, forest rangers and […]