Where to Get Small Bundles of Firewood

Kamper · 09-13-2011, 08:21 PM

Go to Home Depot, or Lowes. You can get more wood than that as straps and studs, especially from the 'banana' pile. The problem is that it's pine and does not provide as much heat as hardwood. The straps you can probably break over your knee but I'd advise a small saw for the studs, and maybe a hatchet to split them after cutting.

This wood is great for ambience fires since it burns bright and with a good crackle. It is also cleaner and less likely to have bugs. It burns quickly and you will be able to go to bed sooner after you've had enough unless you have filled the fire-place.

Bear in mind, if you want all night comfort, you won't need to get up periodically to keep an electric blanket or beating pad warm!

Enjoy!

Argie's Wife · 09-13-2011, 09:19 PM

Also in Alton, head up Route 140, pass the Alton Central Fire Station, head up the hill - about 1/3 mile or so from the station - and look to your right - firewood for $2.50 a bundle. Good price and decent quantity for the money.

RLW · 09-13-2011, 09:32 PM

CateP, until at least mid October as it's way to soon for putting in a fire, more blankets will do the trick.

CateP · 09-13-2011, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Kamper

Go to Home Depot, or Lowes. You can get more wood than that as straps and studs, especially from the 'banana' pile. The problem is that it's pine and does not provide as much heat as hardwood. The straps you can probably break over your knee but I'd advise a small saw for the studs, and maybe a hatchet to split them after cutting.

This wood is great for ambience fires since it burns bright and with a good crackle. It is also cleaner and less likely to have bugs. It burns quickly and you will be able to go to bed sooner after you've had enough unless you have filled the fire-place.

Bear in mind, if you want all night comfort, you won't need to get up periodically to keep an electric blanket or beating pad warm!

Enjoy!

Kamper-You're a gem. This suggestion is indeed more for less... but it seems like a lot of time and work for firewood. I'm looking for those little bundles by the side of the road that folks sell.

09-13-2011, 09:32 PM	#3
RLW Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Alton Bay on the mountain by a lake Posts: 2,023 Thanks: 563 Thanked 444 Times in 311 Posts	CateP, until at least mid October as it's way to soon for putting in a fire, more blankets will do the trick. __________________ There is nothing better than living on Alton Mountain & our grand kids visits.

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09-13-2011, 08:21 PM	#1
Kamper Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Thornton's Ferry Posts: 1,314 Thanks: 67 Thanked 172 Times in 128 Posts	Go to Home Depot, or Lowes. You can get more wood than that as straps and studs, especially from the 'banana' pile. The problem is that it's pine and does not provide as much heat as hardwood. The straps you can probably break over your knee but I'd advise a small saw for the studs, and maybe a hatchet to split them after cutting. This wood is great for ambience fires since it burns bright and with a good crackle. It is also cleaner and less likely to have bugs. It burns quickly and you will be able to go to bed sooner after you've had enough unless you have filled the fire-place. Bear in mind, if you want all night comfort, you won't need to get up periodically to keep an electric blanket or beating pad warm! Enjoy!

09-13-2011, 09:19 PM	#2
Argie's Wife Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Alton Posts: 1,908 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 533 Thanked 579 Times in 260 Posts	Also in Alton, head up Route 140, pass the Alton Central Fire Station, head up the hill - about 1/3 mile or so from the station - and look to your right - firewood for $2.50 a bundle. Good price and decent quantity for the money.

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