Few methods of home heating are as iconic and rewarding as burning wood—especially if you cut and split it yourself. The hard physical work of splitting firewood is missing from most other heating ...

It's finally spring and Vermonters are not only getting outside to appreciate the warmer weather, they are also making plans ...

Splitting wood by hand is not exotic or efficient, easy or cost-efficient. One could label it anachronistic, something from nostalgic days of yesteryear. It’s not easy labor, even as it has largely ...

Fuel, equipment and competing pulp mill prices have all worked against the cost of firewood according to local producers.

It’s nice to picture yourself chopping firewood like a lumberjack–deftly swinging an axe through log rounds to cut perfectly sized pieces… But that’s just not how it happens. For most of us, manually ...

Back then I figured we were just goofing off for the winter when we were really learning the ways of high finance selling ...

The Way Outside aims to ignite community in Missoula, Frenchtown and the surrounding areas, one piece of firewood at a time.

Stack wood outside, away from buildings, and off the ground on pallets or rails. Place wood with the split side down to promote air flow and drying. Cover the top of the stack with a tarp or woodshed ...