I certainly want to savor every remaining moment of summer warmth, but I know many of you are looking toward one of the great pleasures of fall - a wood fire. So here are a few tips for storing firewood.
First, know what you're getting. A cord of wood is 4 feet high, 4 feet wide and 8 feet long. A "face cord" is 4 feet high, and 8 feet long, but only one log deep, or about 16 inches. If you have wood delivered, be sure you know what you are paying for.
Second, care for it properly.

• Firewood should be stacked off the ground. This allows air to circulate, keeping the firewood drier on the bottom, and allowing it to season properly.
• Stack firewood away from the house. Termites often start out in a wood pile, and from there make their way into your home. Prevent this by keeping a distance between wood piles and your house.
• Cover your wood pile. A tarp or roof will keep your wood dry and rot-free.
• Cut it properly. Knowing what fits in your fireplace or stove, and having wood cut accordingly, will save wood and aggravation.

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