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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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A fireplace with fire burning inside of it.

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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A restaurant with many tables and chairs in it

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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A pile of wood sitting in the grass.

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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A woman sitting in front of a fireplace holding a cup.

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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A group of men standing next to a pile of wood.

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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6 QUICK TIPS FOR WOOD BURNERS

By Brian Zebertavage | November 18, 2018 |
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A chalkboard with the words helpful tips written in chalk.

Listed below are useful suggestions helpful for burning firewood for heat, food and fun: 1. COOK DINNER ON YOUR WOODSTOVE! If your stove has a cooktop surface, with a few select pots and pans and a little creativity, just about any food can be prepared. No need to turn on…

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THIS JOINT SMOKES!

By Brian Zebertavage | November 2, 2018 |
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A sign that says the joint always smokin bbq

THEY’RE BURNING IN THE BIG EASY! It’s early morning and a blue-sky day begins with 70° temps, and a slow rising southern sun. I’m visiting New Orleans, the birthplace of Jazz, and a city renowned for its colorful parades and exuberant celebrations. Today’s adventure within this Mississippi River town lures…

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HOW TO GET FREE FIREWOOD

By Brian Zebertavage | October 20, 2018 |
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A red truck with logs in the back of it.

If you burn wood to heat your home, you are saving money. Even with the recent low cost of fossil fuels like natural gas, coal or oil, wood is still the least expensive. There is no doubt that labor is a factor when using wood for heat, but if you…

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CAN THAT TREE HIT YOUR HOUSE?

By Brian Zebertavage | October 8, 2018 |
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A tree that has fallen over and is blocking the house.

NO DOUBT. TREES ARE ESSENTIAL TO LIFE AS WE KNOW IT. They provide shade from the hot rays of the sun. They supply food and oxygen. Trees contribute raw materials for buildings, books and thousands of other products. They also add value to our homesteads by beautifying the landscape in…

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OUTDOOR ADVENTURES with AMAZING BENEFITS

By Brian Zebertavage | September 10, 2018 |
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A view of the mountains from above.

GET OUT OF YOUR HOUSE Immerse yourself within a forest with its ever-changing wildlife and let Mother Nature surprise you (she will). BUILD A CAMPFIRE. There’s no better way to take in the outdoors than having a woodfire as your centerpiece for good times with family and friends. Toast a…

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4 GOOD REASONS for BURNING WOOD

By Brian Zebertavage | September 5, 2018 |
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A fire burning in the dark with black background

HEAT Stay warm the old-fashioned way. We sometimes forget how dependent we are on electricity, oil and gas. Wood burning means, to a greater or lesser extent, energy independence which can then translate into lower heating bills. Power outages and high-priced fossil fuels are less a worry when you have…

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HE’S NOT A WOOD BURNER

By Brian Zebertavage | September 4, 2018 |
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A man and his dog are posing for the camera.

HE’S HARMLESS He’s got quite the charisma as he greets you with his signature “howl and growl”. With paws the size of Texas, he likes to show them off at face level while he “double high fives”. Sometimes scary, yea – but to know him, he’s harmless. This four-pawed, puppy-hearted,…

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This Is No Ordinary Farm.

By Brian Zebertavage | October 14, 2017 |
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A man standing next to an old fashioned machine.

“Quality hay for discriminating animals.” That’s the motto for Deerfoot Farms, located in Leesport, PA., USA. Owner Dave Brown, a respected businessman that has a niche for growing and harvesting hay, has discovered numerous ways to save money for his business and family. But the reason Dave is being featured…

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Enclose your woodstove? See how this couple did it.

By Brian Zebertavage | October 14, 2017 |
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A woman standing in front of an old stove.

Take a look at what Cindy and Gary from Robesonia, PA have done with their woodstove. They built a custom sheet metal enclosure around the stove to capture and direct the heat to flow exactly where and when they need it. No more waiting for the entire downstairs to fill…

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This large copper dome oven burns wood to make designer pizza and desserts too!

By Brian Zebertavage | October 14, 2017 |
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A pizza oven on the back of a trailer.

Wood-fired pizza! There’s nothing like the taste of pizza that was baked using firewood. If you ever get the chance to visit the Finger Lakes in New York State, be sure to stop by The Copper Oven at Cayuga Ridge Estate Winery to try some of their wood-fired pizza (their…

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With three separate wood burning stoves on his property this guy has a unique way of storing his firewood supply

By Brian Zebertavage | October 14, 2017 |
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A field with many bags of hay wrapped in plastic.

Harold and his very unique way Harold from Mohrsville, PA is storing his wood in a very unique way. Take a look at the pics below and you will have to agree that his wood storage is very distinct in that he stacks the logs on wooden pallets, held together…

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Is it safe to stack firewood this high?

By Brian Zebertavage | October 14, 2017 |
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A man standing next to a pile of wood.

Why did I stack firewood so high? I had purchased a steeI structure specifically for housing my wood supply so as you would expect, I was trying to store as much wood as possible under one roof using the limited space. Since the roof supports were about 8′ off the…

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