For me, cutting, splitting, stacking, and maintaining firewood is so much more than it seems. It’s a process and a place of peace for me. I love the smell of wood, from cutting to burning it. I love the satisfaction it brings all through the process. It gives me a place to retreat when things aren’t going my way, and it restores me. Wood cutting and burning is a simple pleasure that is beyond measure for me. I love it! Been doing it for nearly fifty years and I fear the day that I won’t be able to do it. Seize the day, and the wood.
Oh lord that rings true. I’m from northern Ontario Canada. Learned how to swing an axe at the age of 8. It’s sad that many don’t really know any of the “survivalist” trades anymore
This is the advice i come here for sir. These little things nobody would think of sharing because to anyone who grew up on a ranch its obvious? Yeah, that’s the gold for your channel. Thats what us city slickers come to your channel for. Living vicariously through you. Keep em coming sir thanks.
Beware of bug holes in wood, the wood will still be good but they might be just comatose in there and will wake up and start wondering your house. While spliting if a piece looks suspicious i put it directly into the fire or put it aside to put directly in to the fire when brought in later. If you get alot of pieces like that you might wanna try to find a new supply. Thanks for the video Dwayne.
This is amazing. I watched you in one of my hardest times, and you gave me so much. I realized it's been quite a while since i watched you, but since I stopped I have bought a house and am getting married. And funnily enough, I found some of the most stoic peace recently in preparing firewood and keeping my family warm. I just wanted to thank you, Dewayne. You really helped me find myself as a man. 🤘🙏
I was born in the 70s and remember the oil embargo. As an eight-year-old I would spend my weekends in the woods helping my father, grandfather and uncle fall trees, log them, haul them home, split them, stack them and burn them in multiple wood stoves to stay warm. Good times😁
This is my first winter with a wood stove. We had to do something after getting multiple $800 electric bills last winter, which was mild compared to this winter. Absolutely love it. Did the installation myself, including building the hearth, after getting some insane quotes. But it was well worth it. Nothing like having a 78 degree house when it’s -10 outside. And I’ve cut my electric bill by 2/3. A good stack of firewood brings me great joy as well. Started stacking wood for this winter 2 years ago because I knew we would eventually head this direction. Heed this man’s advice, get your wood ready as long as possible before the burning season. Been burning maple, oak (pin or swamp) & ash. God Bless.
I live in Missouri….You hit the nail on the head…Red Oak , White Oak, big difference…properly seasoned too.. and you’ll only burn “Piss Elm” once..😉…God Bless you Sir!
00:56 - When purchasing firewood, confirm it is cut to the appropriate length for your stove's firebox to avoid difficulties in burning. Buying firewood that is too long can lead to challenges in starting a fire. Measure your stove's firebox before buying firewood. This prevents frustration and wasted resources. 01:28 - Learn about different types of firewood: Understanding the characteristics of various woods is essential for effective burning and heating. Different woods burn at different rates and temperatures. For example, Spruce is easy to ignite but burns quickly, while hardwoods like Oak burn longer. Knowing your local wood types helps in selecting the right firewood. 03:29: Stack firewood properly for optimal drying. Stacking firewood correctly allows for better air circulation, which aids in drying and curing the wood. Leave space between stacked wood to promote airflow. Stack wider ends at the bottom to prevent tilting. Proper stacking ensures your firewood is ready when needed. 08:56 Prepare firewood in advance for winter use. Cut and stack firewood in spring or early summer to ensure it is dry and ready for winter. Allowing wood to cure during the summer improves burning efficiency. Being prepared means having the right resources when cold weather arrives. This proactive approach enhances self-sufficiency.
A tip that might help some others but might be old news to many others is making good fire starters. I gather dried up corn cobs (already shucked) out of the fields in the fall and put them in coffee cans filled with diesel fuel. They soak it up and make a handy fire starter that burns hot and long enough to get a good fire rolling. The excess diesel gets the wood under it wet as well and gets it burning too. I use an old pair of tongs to get it out of the can and seal the can back up quick before it stinks too much.
I've always wanted to do try that. Never got around to it. I live in Alaska, so no corn fields but I'm sure small pieces of wood would soak it almost as well.
Glad to see you still in the Wyoming Traders vest!!! U will be happy to know we got a foot of snow with negative temps all week. Fully bundled up here. Horses are grateful for the alfalfa. Stay in touch friend
I love this video for the pure fact that it was useful and you were so happy to talk about it. Loved the enthusiasm. Something simple as firewood to brighten your day. Good day to you sir. 😁
Sitting by the fire, watching your video, same sentiments on a full woodshed and a barn full of hay, takes a load off your mind when you know you've put up enough hay and firewood for the winter.. hope your enjoying being back in Kentucky. We're all transplanted Kentuckians, that landed in southern Indiana, have a piece of ground in Wyoming that we spend a good bit of time at too.
A year ago I started to process my own firewood after I moved from the city to a more rural area, forced by a storm cleanup and a wood stove to feed, this is the result. Now a full year passed by and I'm not only working on firewood for my family, but for others as well. Best activity ever!!!
I started splitting wood mainly for enjoyment last summer, physical work and being in the woods. ive watched close to 50 videos and guys who really knew what they were doing. and read two books about firewood might i add. I didn't know about the younger wood being tapered really enjoyed this video
Love Red oak great slow burning wood . Yes hard to start but I even save the wood pile bark and scraps . Always in a metal bucket for easy starting . Glad your settled in guys . Thanks
Yep, same here. Grew up with a forest of red and white oak in our backyard. Splitting wood was my job from the age of 7. Couldn't imagine starting a fire without kindling. Any pine was left for mulch. My Dad would say get that nasty creosote outta here, if I brought that in the house.
Great video and some great information for some starting out. I'd add one other thing. If you're just starting out, make or buy more than you think you need. Until you've ran your stove a season or two, you don't really no for sure what it will take to keep the house warm. Firewood time makes great cigar time too.
🇺🇲🇲🇽🇵🇷😎 picking the right type of wood to harvest. It's one thing and then knowing how to split it. It's a completely other. You'll learn gum is hard to split, but my buddy's used to say it's better than getting heat out of a snowball Snowball,😅 thank you, Dwayne.❤ Love all your channels...
Between mice and termites and bees, I tend to want to avoid stacking it right next to the house. But it’s so much more convenient than tracking in cold and snowy weather to a distant wood pile. The mice like to nest in between the wood, so do bees.
Yes, this is an invitation for termites to become part of the household, not advised at all. Seen it too many times. A basic lean-to with a cover 20 ft from the house, all good. Never store wood against the house.
@12B4Christ I have a basic firewood shed behind the house. However, we have gotten over 6 inches of rain in the last two days. Not to mention the snow we had before that, and the rain we had before that. You simply cannot get to the woodshed without syncing your truck up to the axles in mud. But we gotta have firewood, and we have to have it in under shelter out of the rain. So for temporary, you do what you have to do.
Here’s the deal You are so spot on on some many things it is definitely the little things that will break you I just came across your channel and when my wife heard you say what brings you joy and peace, wife taking care of the home firewood and hay she said as I did that there’s a real down to ear man on the pre winter wood Towards the end of summer or first of fall or when weather permits I go out find my trees I’m gona fell for that next year and scor them all the way around the base just so they will start drying out while standing I have had the privilege of cutting a year /season ahead the last 10-13 years and doing that then getting them cut split and stacked in a covered area makes burning wood easier I do mix in some fresh green and if we have a bad winter I always got a few extra loads to sale for extra cash Alabama winter is up and down so never know but I always try to do 4-6 cords then most folks here buy by the truck load not cord the down side to doing this is I am usually cutting wood when it’s still humid and hot but I’m not freezing and working in the cold to get wood up I rambling on so like your channel me and the wife been 30yrs this month so we have learned alot of the years inside and out
Great advice! It is the little things that make all the difference. You’ll never have so much pride in a stack of firewood until you’ve processed it yourself. If I may, I’d like to add a few things about equipment for those starting out. Don’t skimp on your chainsaw. I prefer Stihl but Husky’s are great too. A 20” bar should cover most of what a homesteader needs. Buy from a dealer if you can. Get a good set of chaps, gloves, eye and ear protection and most of all a good set of boots. You’ll be in the woods and a saw will make you bleed out in minutes. Nothing to be afraid of, but might as well protect yourself. A Pickaroon (look it up 😉) is my second most important tool besides my saws. Your back will thank you. The process is hard work, but it’s the most rewarding task I do for my family and it will whip you into shape in no time.
My Grandparents started me young. I was splitting wood and helping my brother and cousin carry it into the house to burn in the beautiful stove that now belongs to one of my older cousins. That farm property will always hold a place in my heart.
So satisfying! One thing I learned was to have a moisture meter on hand when they deliver your wood. They may say it’s seasoned and it may look so, but put a meter on it before they dump.
Love the “wait, who are we…” moment. Watching this I was reminded of my grandmother sticking 2-3 foot logs of Mesquite in her fireplace. She would sit beside the part sticking out and slowly move the wood in as it burned away inside. I can’t help but shake my head and think about how lucky she is that she didn’t burn the house down as they rolled out from time to time. 😂
Just gotta say, i have a wood cookstove too and i absolutely LOVE it! Its an older one but it works great. A barn of hay is great too! My jerseys and dairy goats appreciate that
Great video Dwayne! I absolutely love the style of content, specially, with how heavy some of the other content has been. I live in southern Ohio so the weather we’ve both been dealing with has been very similar. It would be awesome to someday do an interview with you comparing and contrasting the way you live as a man in your late 50s with grown children and me being in my early 30s just starting my family. Once again, great content thank you!
Excellent counsel as always, sir! Thanks! My one concern is that of stacking firewood against the house. Here in south Texas I find that stacked firewood draws mice and also threatens the transmission of termites to any untreated wood nearby. Just so all are aware of the danger, for what it may be worth. Blessings!
Thanks Dewayne for your wisdom: it’s the little things that make you or break you. I find that often in your videos about specific things you like, you share great wisdom.
Good advice. I cut ours in the spring, split it and it is ready for the winter. One of my favorite things to do in life is split firewood. My 21 year old son knows how to do it too.
We told this young guy at work years ago that the knots would explode when burned so he needed to sort those out. He came in the next day and asked us how he should get rid of the bad ones. Feel sort of bad about that now that I'm older he took it like a champ.
I feel like your story is unfinished. What was the result? What did you advise him to do, specifically, to get rid of the knots? Is this something obvious people who grew up camping would know?
He speaks the truth… and this works I’m Europe as well- lots of wood burning stoves for alpine skiing! Growing up, we had tarps to tie down outside and in the fall, watch for spiders! I love to camp!! Great episode!
Empty feed bags are a good way to collect the little bits of wood for kindling. Stack them up in a dry place and bring a bag in as needed. Keeps it handy and contains the mess.
What you say is good advice! I save some of the crooked forked pieces in a pile and use them to keep the fire going on warm days whey I still need a fire but don't want to burn night time wood. Wild cherry is the most wonderful wood to smell, reminds me of cherry pipe tobacco.
Darn I could've used this a couple years ago! Wonder how much hassle I could've saved myself lol. Gonna implement these pointers this season, it's much appreciated!
Never had a wood cook stove, but burned wood for 25 yrs. 20 to 22 face cord of hard maple and cherry a winter every year. I miss it, esp splitting . Here at home, we now burn pea coal. It's great heat, but you can't cook on the stove we have if you had to, and it needs power to run the fan. The wood shed still has 10 face cords in it and the wood stove is in the back shed just in case it's needed and could be changed out in about an hour. All great info for someone new to burning wood. Stay safe and warm.
Well, well Dewayne - looks like you’re settling-in nicely to your new(ish) surroundings! You’re looking relaxed and joyful (especially on this channel)! We love both channels, btw. I listened to the end of this one but didn’t hear what kind of cigar you were enjoying - (Usually you let us know). Hope you enjoy be back in Kentucky!
Ash is a longer burner that needs a good under-fire or coals. We have that on the mid east coast. Our favorite is actually red or white oak. No shame in hickory, except that it could be more value in furniture or tools over firewood. For our cabin use, it feels like a shame to ever buy firewood. I have a lot laying already on the hill. Bless you for your sharing of your thoughts , ideals, and sometimes dislikes. It's honest help. I'll never get tired of hearing about Jesus either. He's my savior.
Nice beard trim! Around here in Kentucky, I burn what grows on my property. Ash, black locust, Eastern red cedar, mulberry, hackberry, and even callery pear.
Man what are you talking about. I love love my fireplace. I'm down here in Mississippi gets Mighty hot down here, dries out wood really well I use Red Oak ,white White Oak, Hickory, and others. A cheap moisture meter does the job real well I know how dry my wood is at any given time😅 Glad to hear somebody else loves their wood pile as much as I do I built it it's on home😂
In case I have to burn wood that is not ready, I keep a stash of fatwood at home. It usually comes from the heartwood of pine. Often found where branches meet the trunk on downed trees. Also, it can be found in the trunk. It has a very strong smell of turpines. You will know when you find it. You can buy it online. I like the smell but it is strong. Many use the resin filled shavings (or small slices) to start a fire. It starts slow but grows quickly (use small shavings or slices) and hard to extinguish but helps wetter wood to catch fire because it burns slow and strong. Easily found at ground level in older felled pines. Make sure you have good air draw up the stove pipe (light a match and watch its direction) before lighting the fatwood. The smoke of the burned resin is black and is probably toxic at some level. If you use it too often you might want to inspect your stove pipes a few times per year. Great fire starter.
Minnesotan here. Love what your doing Dwayne. My Dad loves your videos and had shown them to me a few years ago. this is a dynamic subject and a conversation piece. depends on the purpose of your fire; location, Cooking, heat, incense/cave man TV, or all of the latter. I agree of the type of lumber for length of burning and however there are those who love the incense factor of Campfires not only for cooking. it also matters how you stack it on the fire. i like the log cabin style in the camp fire however when i'm cooking i might stand the logs up for cooking kinda like a stove pipe log. incense? birch can smell good even mixed with pine. I like to stack my firewood piles from thick to thin. because going from kindling to the long burn and the convenience of finding where i am at at that particular time of needing firewood. I've camped off grid for many months and there was ALOT of firewood available.
Hey Dwayne, good video. Since firewood is normally sold by the cord, maybe explain how much a cord is. Theres always one unscrupulous firewood seller who will try to short someone on a load. Found over the years its usually someone elderly and mostly elderly women. I hear the stories and shake my head how someone could do that.
The old expression rings true, splitting your own firewood warms you twice! Thanks Dewayne.
And if you're cutting your own forest it's three times! :)
And Dwayne explaining it a fourth?
You better believe it does. 😂
For me, cutting, splitting, stacking, and maintaining firewood is so much more than it seems. It’s
a process and a place of peace for me. I love the smell of wood, from cutting to burning it. I love the satisfaction it brings all through the process. It gives me a place to retreat when things aren’t going my way, and it restores me. Wood cutting and burning is a simple pleasure that is beyond measure for me. I love it! Been doing it for nearly fifty years and I fear the day that I won’t be able to do it. Seize the day, and the wood.
Nice, I feel the same way here in my french farm.
But I LOVE trees more than WOOD
Preparing firewood is natural therapy.
I was born in Northern Maine. I use to think my name was "get wood" until i was 12.
😂
This is hilarious.
Oh lord that rings true. I’m from northern Ontario Canada. Learned how to swing an axe at the age of 8. It’s sad that many don’t really know any of the “survivalist” trades anymore
@@throwback336 hey, fellow Mainer!! 🤘🤘
Haha that’s funny 😂
This is the advice i come here for sir. These little things nobody would think of sharing because to anyone who grew up on a ranch its obvious? Yeah, that’s the gold for your channel. Thats what us city slickers come to your channel for. Living vicariously through you. Keep em coming sir thanks.
Beware of bug holes in wood, the wood will still be good but they might be just comatose in there and will wake up and start wondering your house. While spliting if a piece looks suspicious i put it directly into the fire or put it aside to put directly in to the fire when brought in later. If you get alot of pieces like that you might wanna try to find a new supply. Thanks for the video Dwayne.
This is amazing. I watched you in one of my hardest times, and you gave me so much. I realized it's been quite a while since i watched you, but since I stopped I have bought a house and am getting married. And funnily enough, I found some of the most stoic peace recently in preparing firewood and keeping my family warm. I just wanted to thank you, Dewayne. You really helped me find myself as a man. 🤘🙏
Best job ever. The job that warms you twice.
Barn full of hay and a good stack of firewood are better than money in the bank.
Ain't that the truth
I was born in the 70s and remember the oil embargo. As an eight-year-old I would spend my weekends in the woods helping my father, grandfather and uncle fall trees, log them, haul them home, split them, stack them and burn them in multiple wood stoves to stay warm. Good times😁
The tip about leaving spaces in the stack was something I hadn't thought of! When I was a kid I always tried to make them as compact as I could.
This is my first winter with a wood stove. We had to do something after getting multiple $800 electric bills last winter, which was mild compared to this winter. Absolutely love it. Did the installation myself, including building the hearth, after getting some insane quotes. But it was well worth it. Nothing like having a 78 degree house when it’s -10 outside. And I’ve cut my electric bill by 2/3.
A good stack of firewood brings me great joy as well. Started stacking wood for this winter 2 years ago because I knew we would eventually head this direction. Heed this man’s advice, get your wood ready as long as possible before the burning season. Been burning maple, oak (pin or swamp) & ash.
God Bless.
I live in Missouri….You hit the nail on the head…Red Oak , White Oak, big difference…properly seasoned too..
and you’ll only burn “Piss Elm” once..😉…God Bless you Sir!
00:56 - When purchasing firewood, confirm it is cut to the appropriate length for your stove's firebox to avoid difficulties in burning. Buying firewood that is too long can lead to challenges in starting a fire. Measure your stove's firebox before buying firewood. This prevents frustration and wasted resources.
01:28 - Learn about different types of firewood: Understanding the characteristics of various woods is essential for effective burning and heating. Different woods burn at different rates and temperatures. For example, Spruce is easy to ignite but burns quickly, while hardwoods like Oak burn longer. Knowing your local wood types helps in selecting the right firewood.
03:29: Stack firewood properly for optimal drying. Stacking firewood correctly allows for better air circulation, which aids in drying and curing the wood. Leave space between stacked wood to promote airflow. Stack wider ends at the bottom to prevent tilting. Proper stacking ensures your firewood is ready when needed.
08:56 Prepare firewood in advance for winter use. Cut and stack firewood in spring or early summer to ensure it is dry and ready for winter. Allowing wood to cure during the summer improves burning efficiency. Being prepared means having the right resources when cold weather arrives. This proactive approach enhances self-sufficiency.
Live in Canada and heat my house with wood since I've lived in it, best source of heat you can have. Power goes out, -40 outside stove stays going
A tip that might help some others but might be old news to many others is making good fire starters. I gather dried up corn cobs (already shucked) out of the fields in the fall and put them in coffee cans filled with diesel fuel. They soak it up and make a handy fire starter that burns hot and long enough to get a good fire rolling. The excess diesel gets the wood under it wet as well and gets it burning too. I use an old pair of tongs to get it out of the can and seal the can back up quick before it stinks too much.
I've always wanted to do try that. Never got around to it. I live in Alaska, so no corn fields but I'm sure small pieces of wood would soak it almost as well.
Glad to see you still in the Wyoming Traders vest!!! U will be happy to know we got a foot of snow with negative temps all week. Fully bundled up here. Horses are grateful for the alfalfa. Stay in touch friend
Love your videos, huge fan from Iraq ❤️
Thanks, Dwayne👍👍👍 God bless, brother🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
I love this video for the pure fact that it was useful and you were so happy to talk about it. Loved the enthusiasm. Something simple as firewood to brighten your day. Good day to you sir. 😁
Love this style of video! These are the tips and tricks that you miss out on if you didn’t grow up with someone to pass this knowledge down.
Sitting by the fire, watching your video, same sentiments on a full woodshed and a barn full of hay, takes a load off your mind when you know you've put up enough hay and firewood for the winter.. hope your enjoying being back in Kentucky. We're all transplanted Kentuckians, that landed in southern Indiana, have a piece of ground in Wyoming that we spend a good bit of time at too.
You're right, Dewayne. It is the little things that make you or break you. Thanks for the lesson in firewood.
"It's the little things that make you or break you.". Amen brother!
A year ago I started to process my own firewood after I moved from the city to a more rural area, forced by a storm cleanup and a wood stove to feed, this is the result. Now a full year passed by and I'm not only working on firewood for my family, but for others as well.
Best activity ever!!!
The winter wood and plenty of hay brings peace of mind. Yeah man
I started splitting wood mainly for enjoyment last summer, physical work and being in the woods. ive watched close to 50 videos and guys who really knew what they were doing. and read two books about firewood might i add. I didn't know about the younger wood being tapered really enjoyed this video
God bless this man and his family.
Love Red oak great slow burning wood . Yes hard to start but I even save the wood pile bark and scraps . Always in a metal bucket for easy starting . Glad your settled in guys . Thanks
Yep, same here. Grew up with a forest of red and white oak in our backyard. Splitting wood was my job from the age of 7. Couldn't imagine starting a fire without kindling. Any pine was left for mulch. My Dad would say get that nasty creosote outta here, if I brought that in the house.
Splitting logs is man’s work. Lived off grid for a while, giving me nostalgia.
I am that one person that needed to hear this. Thanks.
Something about processing firewood awakes that hunter-gathering part of me. It feels good.
Lived that life for 30 years. Great way to live! Started to get back into it little by little after a long hiatus! Great tips!
I would just like to thant you for all that you do. May GOD bless you.
Great video Dewayne! Simple, down to earth, and useful. Appreciate it!
Hard wood so good. I've made so many camp fires over the years so have learnt these lessons. My dream to have a working fire in the home.
Great video and some great information for some starting out. I'd add one other thing. If you're just starting out, make or buy more than you think you need. Until you've ran your stove a season or two, you don't really no for sure what it will take to keep the house warm.
Firewood time makes great cigar time too.
🇺🇲🇲🇽🇵🇷😎 picking the right type of wood to harvest. It's one thing and then knowing how to split it. It's a completely other. You'll learn gum is hard to split, but my buddy's used to say it's better than getting heat out of a snowball Snowball,😅 thank you, Dwayne.❤ Love all your channels...
Between mice and termites and bees, I tend to want to avoid stacking it right next to the house. But it’s so much more convenient than tracking in cold and snowy weather to a distant wood pile. The mice like to nest in between the wood, so do bees.
Yes, this is an invitation for termites to become part of the household, not advised at all. Seen it too many times.
A basic lean-to with a cover 20 ft from the house, all good.
Never store wood against the house.
@12B4Christ I have a basic firewood shed behind the house. However, we have gotten over 6 inches of rain in the last two days. Not to mention the snow we had before that, and the rain we had before that. You simply cannot get to the woodshed without syncing your truck up to the axles in mud. But we gotta have firewood, and we have to have it in under shelter out of the rain. So for temporary, you do what you have to do.
Here’s the deal You are so spot on on some many things it is definitely the little things that will break you I just came across your channel and when my wife heard you say what brings you joy and peace, wife taking care of the home firewood and hay she said as I did that there’s a real down to ear man on the pre winter wood Towards the end of summer or first of fall or when weather permits
I go out find my trees I’m gona fell for that next year and scor them all the way around the base just so they will start drying out while standing I have had the privilege of cutting a year /season ahead the last 10-13 years and doing that then getting them cut split and stacked in a covered area makes burning wood easier I do mix in some fresh green and if we have a bad winter I always got a few extra loads to sale for extra cash Alabama winter is up and down so never know but I always try to do 4-6 cords then most folks here buy by the truck load not cord the down side to doing this is I am usually cutting wood when it’s still humid and hot but I’m not freezing and working in the cold to get wood up I rambling on so like your channel me and the wife been 30yrs this month so we have learned alot of the years inside and out
God bless you, sir.
Great advice! It is the little things that make all the difference. You’ll never have so much pride in a stack of firewood until you’ve processed it yourself.
If I may, I’d like to add a few things about equipment for those starting out. Don’t skimp on your chainsaw. I prefer Stihl but Husky’s are great too. A 20” bar should cover most of what a homesteader needs. Buy from a dealer if you can.
Get a good set of chaps, gloves, eye and ear protection and most of all a good set of boots. You’ll be in the woods and a saw will make you bleed out in minutes. Nothing to be afraid of, but might as well protect yourself.
A Pickaroon (look it up 😉) is my second most important tool besides my saws. Your back will thank you.
The process is hard work, but it’s the most rewarding task I do for my family and it will whip you into shape in no time.
My Grandparents started me young. I was splitting wood and helping my brother and cousin carry it into the house to burn in the beautiful stove that now belongs to one of my older cousins. That farm property will always hold a place in my heart.
I now prep and split wood for my parents. My Mom has a wood cook stove that keeps her kitchen warm and cozy. She cooks many a meal on that stove.
thank you for useful advice
I never thought to gap the firewood so it dries faster. Ya learn somethin new every day! Thanks!
So satisfying! One thing I learned was to have a moisture meter on hand when they deliver your wood. They may say it’s seasoned and it may look so, but put a meter on it before they dump.
Love the “wait, who are we…” moment. Watching this I was reminded of my grandmother sticking 2-3 foot logs of Mesquite in her fireplace. She would sit beside the part sticking out and slowly move the wood in as it burned away inside. I can’t help but shake my head and think about how lucky she is that she didn’t burn the house down as they rolled out from time to time. 😂
Just gotta say, i have a wood cookstove too and i absolutely LOVE it! Its an older one but it works great. A barn of hay is great too! My jerseys and dairy goats appreciate that
My horses take my barn full of hay for granted. spoiled !
I sell black locust firewood for a living in the winter down here in WNC. Great stuff. Rewarding work. Feels great
Great video Dwayne! I absolutely love the style of content, specially, with how heavy some of the other content has been. I live in southern Ohio so the weather we’ve both been dealing with has been very similar. It would be awesome to someday do an interview with you comparing and contrasting the way you live as a man in your late 50s with grown children and me being in my early 30s just starting my family. Once again, great content thank you!
Great advice, hard to find seasoned firewood. Stay warm friends!
Excellent counsel as always, sir! Thanks! My one concern is that of stacking firewood against the house. Here in south Texas I find that stacked firewood draws mice and also threatens the transmission of termites to any untreated wood nearby. Just so all are aware of the danger, for what it may be worth. Blessings!
Thanks Dewayne for your wisdom: it’s the little things that make you or break you. I find that often in your videos about specific things you like, you share great wisdom.
Good advice. I cut ours in the spring, split it and it is ready for the winter. One of my favorite things to do in life is split firewood. My 21 year old son knows how to do it too.
I would love to learn from your wife how to cook a good meal on her stove. ❤
Love your work ! This is so peaceful and relaxing, keep it up men💯🧉🐐
For sure. I love cutting & and stacking firewood for sure Dewayne.
We told this young guy at work years ago that the knots would explode when burned so he needed to sort those out. He came in the next day and asked us how he should get rid of the bad ones. Feel sort of bad about that now that I'm older he took it like a champ.
I feel like your story is unfinished. What was the result? What did you advise him to do, specifically, to get rid of the knots? Is this something obvious people who grew up camping would know?
He speaks the truth… and this works I’m Europe as well- lots of wood burning stoves for alpine skiing! Growing up, we had tarps to tie down outside and in the fall, watch for spiders! I love to camp!! Great episode!
I learned the hard way why I got some wood for FREE! LOL! Dang stuff had spiral grain and I had to cut it instead of splitting it. Live and learn.
Favorite video of the week. Gotta know the feeling to know
Thank you for sharing your knowledge, I wasn't aware of these tips
From the field to the wood stove, every single step in the process I find completely full filling.
I’m a little younger than you, but still great to see people sharing KNOWLEDGE, these younger generations are definitely on the struggle bus
Wood and coal are the main sources as I grew up in the 80s here in Utah. Stoke the fire before bed with a lump of coal
Empty feed bags are a good way to collect the little bits of wood for kindling. Stack them up in a dry place and bring a bag in as needed. Keeps it handy and contains the mess.
What you say is good advice! I save some of the crooked forked pieces in a pile and use them to keep the fire going on warm days whey I still need a fire but don't want to burn night time wood. Wild cherry is the most wonderful wood to smell, reminds me of cherry pipe tobacco.
Great video Dewayne,how has your Tony Lama boots been and have they held up well,thanks have a blessed evening
I know so much about doin firewood but ill always watch your way of doing somethin!!
Good advice as always!
Love to See teaching Videos Like that
Darn I could've used this a couple years ago! Wonder how much hassle I could've saved myself lol. Gonna implement these pointers this season, it's much appreciated!
Never had a wood cook stove, but burned wood for 25 yrs. 20 to 22 face cord of hard maple and cherry a winter every year. I miss it, esp splitting . Here at home, we now burn pea coal. It's great heat, but you can't cook on the stove we have if you had to, and it needs power to run the fan. The wood shed still has 10 face cords in it and the wood stove is in the back shed just in case it's needed and could be changed out in about an hour. All great info for someone new to burning wood. Stay safe and warm.
Dwayne i love stacking wood, there is no better warmth, than the warmth of a woodburner xx
Thank you, so grateful 🙏
Well, well Dewayne - looks like you’re settling-in nicely to your new(ish) surroundings! You’re looking relaxed and joyful (especially on this channel)! We love both channels, btw. I listened to the end of this one but didn’t hear what kind of cigar you were enjoying - (Usually you let us know). Hope you enjoy be back in Kentucky!
Thank you. Sorry about the cigar, I just forgot. It was a Tabernacle.
@ thanks. I really enjoy the balance you put into your life. I’m sure it brings much peace. God bless you, “momma’” and your entire family.
Can't wait for the video on the wood cooking stove like to see you cook a nice ribye 😊
This is the advice i come here for sir
Thanks for the knowledge!!! shots to you & Momma!!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🕊️🕊️🕊️🫂🫂🫂
Thank you, learned a couple new things today. God Bless!
Hay, wood, and water, fire. May there always be good water.
I'm blessed to be in Michigan with lots of choices for wood. Even scrub wood like Mulberry and osage orange make good hot fires.
I always try to stack my firewood bark side up so that any water (or snow) that might blow on it will not be so apt to soak into the wood.
Thank you very much!
Ash is a longer burner that needs a good under-fire or coals. We have that on the mid east coast. Our favorite is actually red or white oak. No shame in hickory, except that it could be more value in furniture or tools over firewood. For our cabin use, it feels like a shame to ever buy firewood. I have a lot laying already on the hill.
Bless you for your sharing of your thoughts , ideals, and sometimes dislikes. It's honest help. I'll never get tired of hearing about Jesus either. He's my savior.
I can start a fire in Arizona and Idaho but I can't start a fire in Wisconsin. Thanks DeWayne :)
That ending zoom-in on the firewood was killer 👍
I'm here in WI be glad to give you some help. Just let me know when and where.
Wisconsin ain’t to bad I live here and we use a wood stove
@@jaimhaas5170 thanks haha I was just up there with family some time ago
Thank you Dewayne. Hopefully you're settled in your new home.
A Great Video Dwayne love to hear this advice brother super useful.
rlly respect and appreciate you sharing your knowledge with us
Nice beard trim!
Around here in Kentucky, I burn what grows on my property. Ash, black locust, Eastern red cedar, mulberry, hackberry, and even callery pear.
Man what are you talking about.
I love love my fireplace.
I'm down here in Mississippi gets Mighty hot down here, dries out wood really well I use Red Oak ,white White Oak, Hickory, and others.
A cheap moisture meter does the job real well I know how dry my wood is at any given time😅
Glad to hear somebody else loves their wood pile as much as I do I built it it's on home😂
Another video from my imaginary grandpa, love you man, I expect you're doing well, as you always strive to do
Always there at the right time
In case I have to burn wood that is not ready, I keep a stash of fatwood at home. It usually comes from the heartwood of pine. Often found where branches meet the trunk on downed trees. Also, it can be found in the trunk. It has a very strong smell of turpines. You will know when you find it. You can buy it online. I like the smell but it is strong. Many use the resin filled shavings (or small slices) to start a fire. It starts slow but grows quickly (use small shavings or slices) and hard to extinguish but helps wetter wood to catch fire because it burns slow and strong. Easily found at ground level in older felled pines. Make sure you have good air draw up the stove pipe (light a match and watch its direction) before lighting the fatwood. The smoke of the burned resin is black and is probably toxic at some level. If you use it too often you might want to inspect your stove pipes a few times per year. Great fire starter.
Stack firewood bark side up to prevent the elements such as rain and snow from getting into it thereby facilitating drying.
Minnesotan here. Love what your doing Dwayne. My Dad loves your videos and had shown them to me a few years ago.
this is a dynamic subject and a conversation piece. depends on the purpose of your fire; location, Cooking, heat, incense/cave man TV, or all of the latter.
I agree of the type of lumber for length of burning and however there are those who love the incense factor of Campfires not only for cooking. it also matters how you stack it on the fire. i like the log cabin style in the camp fire however when i'm cooking i might stand the logs up for cooking kinda like a stove pipe log.
incense? birch can smell good even mixed with pine.
I like to stack my firewood piles from thick to thin. because going from kindling to the long burn and the convenience of finding where i am at at that particular time of needing firewood.
I've camped off grid for many months and there was ALOT of firewood available.
Thank you sir, God bless
Thank you, Dwayne. This is very informative.
When I was about 12,13 years old until I left home,my father let me cut,chop and sell firewood and pick coal as a way to make money.I miss those days.
Hey Dwayne, good video. Since firewood is normally sold by the cord, maybe explain how much a cord is. Theres always one unscrupulous firewood seller who will try to short someone on a load. Found over the years its usually someone elderly and mostly elderly women. I hear the stories and shake my head how someone could do that.
Best way to split firewood is to have somebody else do it.