Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Thanksgiving trivia!

Did you know?
President Abraham Lincoln established the original date for our National Thanksgiving Day celebration in 1863, but it wasn't until 1941 that Congress officially declared Thanksgiving a national holiday.

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Winter heating season has arrived!

To help out with that heating bill, you may consider wood products as a source of heat. Check out The Department of Energy information on wood and pellet stoves to learn more!

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

How long should firewood 'season' before burning?

Answer: Regardless of the specie, it is best to burn firewood that has been drying for 1 year. Wood that has dried less than a year will produce a lot of smoke & not burn well, whereas wood that has been adequately dried will burn clean and hot!