Do You Have Questions on Using Firewood as an Energy Source?

Firewood prices are as high as they've ever been. The reason for this rise in the cost of firewood is demand. Increasingly expensive heating oil and kerosene and a public that loves to light a stove or fireplace is driving this wood market up. Still, it is very cost effective to use wood for your heating energy but you do need to understand the potential problems. Find out the answers by reviewing these frequently asked questions.

• There are so many ways of being short-changed when buying firewood. Here are ways you can be assured a fair firewood price!
• You will know it when you have a poor splitting wood - broken splitters and lost wedges. Find out what wood splits easiest!
• Knowing the heat value if your wood gets you the most heat for the money. You can easily double your heat output by selecting wood species that give off the most heat!

Split and Racked Firewood Photo - Getty/Vincenzo Lombardo