Walnut Firewood Details BTU: 22.2 BTUs Weight: 4584 greenwood / 3192 dried Seasoning Time: 6 months to 2 years depending on species Resin / Sap Content: 8-percent to 14-percent when seasoned properly Splitting Difficulty: Easy (Black) to medium (English) Smoke: Low Smell: Good Varieties Black Walnut and English Walnut are the two most prevalent species …
Although snow shoveling may not be enjoyable, it is inevitable. If you live in a cold climate, you’re likely to experience several large snowfalls in one winter. And while you can’t get out of shoveling, there is a way to shovel in a way that limits your workload. By knowing when to shovel, you can …
Knowing how to shovel snow most efficiently and safely is crucial when you’re the one stuck out in the cold, chucking powder and ice off of the sidewalks and driveway. The good thing about staying safe and efficiently shoveling snow is that it’s easy to do once you have the right snow shovel and know-how. This is …
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Looking for some great DIY outdoor Christmas decor ideas for this holiday season? We’ve got you covered with a roundup of some of the best outdoor DIY projects for this Christmas that’ll have every neighbor in the neighborhood envying your yard. Is DIY Outdoor Christmas Decor Worth It? There’s nearly an unlimited amount of DIY …
If you live in a colder region and have a roof, then ice dams are probably a concern. As it happens, most of the BYB team also live in cold-winter areas and face the same battle against ice- and water-damage each year. We’ve pulled together all the best professional tips, our own experiences, and some …
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Of all the firewood options, Almond hardly ranks in the top five an average person can name. But it’s one of the hottest and longest-burning options and is widely used for many applications. If you’ve got an Almond tree that needs to come down or a load of Almond wood and no idea how to …
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Cedar is among our favorite firewood choices. It burns long, hot, and smells lovely. Here is a bit more information on each of Cedar’s most common varieties. If you’ve got a load of Cedar curing on the rack and are curious about whether it’s good to heat your home, toss on the campfire, or put …
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Elm is a popular firewood, but every wood species is different and should be used in its own best way. To get all the details about how quickly it burns, how long it needs to season, when it should be used to maximum effect, and details about weight, smell, BTU and smoke levels, you’re in …
The best fireplace inserts are nearly as useful as a real fireplace when it comes to heating your home during the winter. But, not all fireplace inserts are created equally, regardless of what their manufacturers claim. That is why you need to arm yourself with the most up to date and accurate information about fireplace inserts …
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If you’ve got a load of pinewood in the rack and are curious about whether it’s good to heat your home, toss on the campfire, put in your smoker or if it’s best left to the termites, you’re in the right place. Here’s everything you’ve ever needed to know about burning pine for firewood, all …