The Holz Hausen firewood stack is a method used in Europe that is becoming popular in the United States. In Germany, they might refer to it as a Holzmiete. In the United States it is also known as a round house, a beehive stack, or “stacking in the round.”...
A wood burning stove can be a wonderful addition to the home during the winter, but it can be difficult and time consuming to start the fire and to keep the sucker burning, and burning efficiently to boot. I’ll discuss how to keep a wood stove fire burning for...
In this article, I’ve collected my favorite ways to start fires in wood stoves, fireplaces, patio fire pits, and campfire settings. I’ve been experimenting with the best ways to start fires for 25 years and I’ll cover only the absolute top tips...