How To Season Wood
There is a little known tip to getting the most out of your firewood that I would like to share with you today. That is learning how to season firewood. While you can get seasoned firewood at most retailers, there are a few things you need to know if you plan to cut and store wood yourself.
Learning how to store firewood properly, so it has time to season, is the first step of this process. You need to cut your wood and stack it on a fire wood rack so that it is elevated off the ground and covered.
Doing this will keep it protected from the elements and give it time to "season". The term seasoned firewood basically means firewood that has been set out long enough to dry and have a moisture content of less than 20%.
Wood that isn't dry enough will be tough to light and if it does catch fire, it will put off a lot of smoke. At best, if you are outdoors, the excess smoke will be super annoying. At worst, if you are indoors with a wood burning fireplace, this could cause your entire living space to be smokey and dangerous to sit in.
