It’s Never Too Early to Start Preparing Your Firewood

So, you are aware of the cardiovascular and respiratory effects wood smoke can have on your health. What can you do? Start preparing your wood now!  

There’s a surprising amount of water in freshly cut wood. Experts recommend stacking split wood in a dry, ventilated area for 6 to 12-plus months before burning. Check out these clear and concise instructions for four easy-to-build structures to store your firewood, including tips to minimize seasoning time.  

Dry, seasoned wood means hotter fires, increased efficiency (less wood to haul), and less smoke. How about tips for a long-lasting burn? That’s right, EPA Burn Wise has a video for that, too.