Know your wood
Firewood guides, no fluff.
The questions we answer most on the phone, written down so you can buy the right wood with confidence.
- 6 min readHow Much Is a Cord of Firewood? Sizes, Prices & California RulesA full cord is 128 cubic feet. See what a cord, half cord and quarter cord look like, what they cost in Southern California, and what state law requires.
- 5 min readSeasoned vs. Green Firewood: How to Tell the DifferenceSeasoned firewood is 20% moisture or less and burns hot and clean. Learn to spot green wood, why it smokes and builds creosote, and how long oak takes to dry.
- 5 min readOak vs. Cedar Firewood: Which Should You Burn?Oak gives about 24 million BTU per cord and burns for hours; cedar lights fast but burns quickly. Compare both and see why the oak/cedar mix is a smart buy.