How Do You Build A Simple Wood Pile?
The saying goes that chopping wood warms you up twice; once when you cut and split it and then a second time when you put the wood in the fireplace or stove and burn it. Building wood piles correctly will not only let the wood dry correctly, but also will give you a good estimate of how much wood you have available for the winter. Choose the proper length of firewood that you will be cutting. The proper length is determined by the size of your fireplace or wood stove. If you have a wood stove, this is especially important, as some of these burners can be very small. A good all around length is one foot, though you can go longer (16 inches) if you have a fireplace or a large wood stove. Stack the green firewood outdoors and near your house, right after it has been cut and split. This can be done under the open sky so the wood can dry thoroughly. Choose a level spot and use old oak pallets or a row of 2-by-4s as a base to begin your stacking. If using 2-by-4s, they should be placed less
