What most buyers don’t know is that not all NH & MA firewood is created equal. In reality, there are a heap of different factors that go into choosing your firewood supplier. From tree species, to age, and even cut. At The Dirt Doctors, you can be sure that we will always supply you with the best firewood for burning delivered to your NH or MA home.

Some of the best tree species to consider when looking for a firewood supplier are apple, red oak, maples, beech, ash, hickory, walnut, and black locust. Stay away from construction scraps, especially if they have treated or painted wood, as these can contain harmful chemicals!

This means that the wood has been cut and dried for at least six months to a year, allowing it to achieve a moisture content of around 20% or less. Seasoned and dry firewood burns hotter, cleaner, and more efficiently, which means it produces less smoke, reduces the risk of chimney fires, and ultimately saves you money. Before purchasing firewood, it's always a good idea to ask the supplier about their seasoning process and ensure that the wood is indeed seasoned and dry.

A ‘cord’ of wood refers to the volume that the wood is normally sold by—that is, eight feet long, four feet wide, and four feet deep. A ‘face cord’ is just half a cord, which usually measures the same length and width, but is only two feet deep. Fortunately, we can deliver this right to your home as long as you live in the areas we serve within NH & MA.

Stack your wood in separate rows in an open location where the sun can warm it and the breeze can carry away the moisture. DO NOT allow firewood to lay on the ground for more than a few days without stacking it, MOLD and ROT can set in quickly. Stack your firewood up off the ground on poles, lumber rail or pallets. Keep some space between rows so air can move freely. The top of the pile can be covered to keep rain off but DO NOT cover the sides. In the winter keep a 3′ area around your rows clear, of snow and ice, this will help on warm days when snow can melt and dampen your pile. Bring in a weeks worth of firewood at a time, this allows for further seasoning and easier start-up time.