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If you’re interested in setting up this type of heating in your home, fireplace or wood stove installation costs $900 to $4,000.

Bundle

You’ll pay $5 to $15 for a bundle of wood from most stores; tree services generally don’t offer them. A bundle of wood is usually a few pieces of firewood and kindling, often sold for campfires.

No clear measurement

Usually a few sticks wrapped in plastic or twine for campfires

Quarter Cord

Quarter cords cost $50 to $125 on average, depending on your location and the type of wood. Most professionals offer it as a choice, but you’ll pay more per cubic foot for this size than any of the other sizes.

Measures six feet long by four feet high by 16 inches wide

Takes up 32 cubic feet

Rick or Face Cord

A rick of wood is another way to describe a face cord or third-cord of wood and costs $75 to $200 on average. The term “rick of wood” is most common in the Midwest. Both a quarter and face cord are excellent choices for recreational use of your fireplace.

Measures eight feet by four feet by16 inches

Takes up 42 cubic feet

Half Cord

A half cord of wood ranges from $100 to $300. They’re commonly sold by professionals in all regions. You’ll pay slightly more per cubic foot for this over a full cord, but it’s a better option for those who use their fireplace as a backup for their main heat source.

Measures four feet by four feet by four feet

Takes up 64 cubic feet

Full Cord

A full cord costs $150 to $500, depending on the type of wood you purchase and your location. It’ll last six to 12 weeks of burning twice per day. Hardwoods last up to three months, while softwoods like pine will be gone after six weeks. Get this size if you use your wood stove or fireplace as your main heat source in the winter. Northern climates will generally need two cords per winter.

Measures eight feet by four feet by four feet

Takes up 128 cubic feet

Best when used as your main heat source and will last up to three months If you feel like this form of heating isn’t working the way it should, contact a wood stove repair service near you to make sure everything is in order. Consider finding a local fireplace insert installer as well, as that can also improve heating efficiency.

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Can you burn freshly cut wood outside?

After cutting green wood, allow it to sit outdoors for six to 12 months to allow it to properly "season," or dry. Burning the wood after this period will yield the best results.

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Technically, you can burn a piece of wood minutes after you cut it, but you'll have challenges getting the fire to start and stay lit if the wood is green. You should allow wood to sit and dry for a period of time after cutting it to give you the best results when building a fire. Dead wood, on the other hand, doesn't need to sit and you can burn it soon after cutting.

Green Wood

If a tree is alive and healthy, it's considered "green wood." This term is based around the greenish-yellow hue of the wood itself. According to the Chimney Safety Institute of America, fresh green wood may be composed of roughly 45 percent water content, which makes burning it difficult or impossible. After cutting green wood, allow it to sit outdoors for six to 12 months to allow it to properly "season," or dry. Burning the wood after this period will yield the best results.

Dead Wood

When you cut down a dead tree, or cut dead branches off a living tree, you can burn the wood instantly. It's important to check the color of the wood itself once you cut through it. If it's greenish or yellowish, it needs to season. If it's gray or dark brown, it's likely dead or rotting and suitable for burning.

Seasoning

To properly season your wood, stack it outdoors or under a shelter on wooden skids or another platform that keeps it off the ground. When stacking pieces, place the bark side down so that it doesn't protect the freshly cut wood from the elements. Though you can also store cut wood in your garage, it isn't wise to do so right away as the wood may contain termites or other insects that could damage your garage.

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