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TARPS COVERING YOUR FIREWOOD? DON’T FORGET BUNGEE CORDS!

By Brian Zebertavage | September 25, 2020 |
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camotarp stretched over wood pile with 4 orange stakes and bungee cords

PROTECT YOUR FIREWOOD SUPPLY USING THIS QUICK AND EFFICIENT METHOD FOR SHIELDING THE ELEMENTS. Here’s another way to keep your wood supply dry. Below, see how I used bungee cords, stakes and a tarp to protect (and season) a woodpile. Don’t forget to checkout my ‘personal tips’ list too. You…

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The REDNECK ANCHOR Here’s How a Silly (but ingenious) Idea Became a Very Useful Trick

By Brian Zebertavage | August 18, 2020 |
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man with hat and sunglasses relaxing in yellow inner tube in middle of mountain stream

This article also includes cool tips for using floatables in the water. For your next outdoor adventure involving your favorite lake, creek or body of water, check this out…Relax in the water without floating away! (I admit it’s not my best outdoor tip, but it does solve a problem)  ?…

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THIS GATOR EATS WOOD

By Brian Zebertavage | July 29, 2020 |
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alligator chain saw tool on top of wood logs

AS THE JAWS TAKE HOLD AND GRAB THICK BRUSH, tree limbs and large branches, the chain saw cuts through the wood. This handy tool is appropriately named The Alligator. If the landscape at your home or business is cluttered with trees and shrubs, you need to know how this Alligator…

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BEAT THE BOREDOM BLUES Feed Your Inspirational Fire!

By Brian Zebertavage | May 16, 2020 |
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orange and red flames of fire

10 Activities for Having Fun During these unprecedented times there’s so much worry: our health, family and friends…our future. As we continue to stay at home as much as possible, why not use the time to improve our physical and mental well-being? KEEP YOUR SANITY! Try engaging yourself in some…

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UNUSUAL TIPS FOR STACKING FIREWOOD – Plus one awesome benefit!

By Brian Zebertavage | April 22, 2020 |
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If you burn wood for heat or food, you need to respect your wood supply. Whether firewood is delivered to your homestead, or if you’ve taken on the task of cutting and splitting yourself, the wood needs to be stored properly for it to burn efficiently. It’s not just wood.…

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START A WOOD FIRE IN 3 MINUTES! HERE’S HOW

By Brian Zebertavage | March 30, 2020 |
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campfire wood burning flames

This fire-starting method will work for all wood burners using a woodstove, fireplace, outdoor firepit or campfire. Where ever you enjoy the flames, get them up and running without a hassle. But why start the fire so quickly? What are the benefits? Is it safe? What sensible reason could any…

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A BIZARRE TREE – WITH UNIQUE QUALITIES

By Brian Zebertavage | February 14, 2020 |
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Bald Cypress Tree in swamp

It’s a tree with roots that grow up and out of the ground – and no one knows exactly why. These knobby root segments are called ‘knees’ and they sometimes grow out of the water too, reaching heights up to 6 foot. Their scientific name is pneumatophores, and it is…

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I LAUGHED, BUT IT WASN’T FUNNY

By Brian Zebertavage | February 7, 2020 |
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IT GOT WORSE A TOXIC SUPER BOWL STORY IT HAD THE MAKINGS OF AN AWESOME PARTY Friends, pizza, beer, and a large video screen – add an outdoor woodfire for keeping football fans warm in the cool Florida evening, and it was the perfect setting. The 3-topping pizzas were hand-made,…

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STILL CARRY FIREWOOD THIS WAY?

By Brian Zebertavage | January 29, 2020 |
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elderly man carrying firewood in his arms

It’s ok, but next time try this… There’s got to be a hundred ways to move firewood from one location to another. I think I’ve tried them all at least once. But somehow, I always come back to the simple method of piling a few logs in my arms as…

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TOP 10 REASONS YOU NEED TREES NEAR YOUR HOME

By Brian Zebertavage | November 30, 2019 |
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Backyard with various trees and shrubbery landscaping

The last one will surprise you… ? 1.  INCREASED PROPERTY VALUE   With the most suitable trees in just the right spaces (landscaping), your home becomes more appealing, contributing to its net worth. 2.  BEAUTY Enhance your curb appeal and add beauty to your landscape. Consider planting trees that have unique…

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20 TIPS for CAMPING and HOME

By Brian Zebertavage | September 4, 2019 |
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milk crate and 5 gallon bucket

Two common everyday products that provide tons of benefits for indoor and outdoor activities… (The Bonus Tip listed below is a must see) You may already own these simple but innovative objects. They are probably sitting in your garage or basement, doing nothing but taking up space. They are capable…

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FUN FACTS TO TELL YOUR KIDS

By Brian Zebertavage | May 6, 2019 |
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father hiking in woods with child

THEY’LL THINK YOU’RE SMART ? THERE’S AN EXTRAORDINARY LIFE WAITING TO BE DISCOVERED – WITH YOUR CHILDREN – OUTDOORS – WHERE LEARNING CAN BE A FUN-FILLED EXPERIENCE. Become engaged with nature and take advantage of all its wonder…then pass it on to the kids! Below are a few simple bits…

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THE TRUTH ABOUT HEATING YOUR HOME The drawbacks of Wood Heat

By Brian Zebertavage | March 3, 2019 |
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woodstove with fire burning inside

THERE IS NO DOUBT THERE ARE MANY BENEFITS TO USING FIREWOOD FOR HEAT: It’s a one-of-kind cozy warmth that only a wood stove can produce. The fires that roar behind the glass door display a beautiful ambient light each and every time the logs are burning hot and steady. There’s…

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THEY’RE BURNING IN ATLANTIC CITY!

By Brian Zebertavage | January 20, 2019 |
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restaurant that uses wood for cooking dinner

IT WAS THE UNMISTAKABLE SWEET AROMA SWIRLING THROUGH THE AIR THAT FIRST CAUGHT MY ATTENTION. As I followed my nose, I then focused on a tall wrought iron rack, stacked high with split oak. Naturally I became curious. As I walked passed the firewood rack and through the doorway, I…

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IS YOUR FIREWOOD DRY ENOUGH TO BURN? 8 Simple Ways to Find Out

By Brian Zebertavage | January 16, 2019 |
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stacked woodpile of dry seasoned split firewood

There is no fire that will light and burn reliably if the firewood’s moisture content is high.  Freshly cut wood can contain up to 50% water and therefore NOT suitable for burning. Heating your home with wood? Do you build campfires for fun, warmth or grilling food? Entertaining family and…

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UNWIND – RELAX – LET GO – DREAM!

By Brian Zebertavage | January 3, 2019 |
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girl enjoying cup of coffee next to woodstove

Slow down and let your imagination come to life. Here’s a true story on how a “FIRE can INSPIRE” Outside it was cold and wet as I gathered kindling to start the fire. The early evening grew dark and the moisture of the woods wet the surface of my clothes.…

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THEY HAD NO INTENTION OF SELLING IT – THEY GAVE IT TO THOSE IN NEED

By Brian Zebertavage | January 2, 2019 |
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3 men with woodcutting tools next to stack of firewood

Above, Shane McDaniel, flanked by his sons, Henry McDaniel, left, and Harrison McDaniel, stand in front of their Washington state home with the wood they chopped. (Dave Robertson) THEY CUT WOOD TO FILL 80 TRUCKS. THEN THEY BROUGHT IT TO HOMES THAT NEEDED HEAT. HERE’S THE STORY… (by Caitlin Huson,…

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EVERY HOUSE SHOULD HAVE ONE

By Brian Zebertavage | November 28, 2018 |
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KEEP YOUR FAMILY SAFE and YOUR HOME INTACT The cold air has moved in and now a part of daily life here in the Pocono Mountains, northeastern USA. November’s unexpected 12″ snowfall was yet another humble reminder of what the upcoming winter months have in store for us. Along with…

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