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    Brenna Hartmann is the co-founder of Fixin'Chix Inc., a do-it-yourself enterprise that includes a comprehensive home improvement website; how-to workshops, seminars and publications; and a product line. Brenna is dedicated to empowering women "do-it herselfers" (DIHers) who have the passion and desire to improve their homes. Brenna writes the popular Fixie Chick home improvement column found in Home & Yard Handbook, and is the co-host of "Home & Yard Radio with the Fixie Chick" on 950 ESPN. Brenna lives in Webster with her husband and two children.

    Friday, October 03, 2008

    Got Firewood?-Firewood May Be Scare This Year

    Got Firewood?
    Increasing energy costs means an increase in demand for firewood as a renewable home heating fuel.
    You may not know, but this increases the risk of spreading forest pests. These pests can kill thee trees in nearby forests and in your yard! Because of deadly pest infestations across the northeast, The NYSDEC, Division of Lands & Forests has issued a 50 mile restriction on the transport of firewood. Additionally, the movement of firewood INTO New York State is prohibited, unless it is treated and labeled according to NYS guidelines.
    WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU:
    If you heat with firewood, you can expect pay higher prices as supplies decrease and demand increases.
    Here are some good tips from a local firewood provider:

    -Whatever wood species you use, it will burn more efficiently and be more convenient to use if it is properly seasoned.
    -Firewood should be processed in early spring to be ready for burning that fall.

    -Piece length should be at least 3" shorter than the firebox.

    -Never leave firewood in a pile on the ground for more than a couple of days. Wet wood on the ground quickly attracts bugs and mold.
    -Wood should be stacked in an open area exposed to sun and wind.
    -Green wood will not season properly in a wood shed or in deep shade.
    -Stack wood on rails to keep it off the ground.

    -Cover just the tops of firewood stacks.
    -The ideal storage is close to, but not inside, the house.
    -Avoid storing large amounts of wood in the house because mold spores and moisture can affect indoor air quality.
    -Bring in wood to warm up before burning.
    -Clean your chimney once a week by adding 2 TBS of salt to a burning fire.

    Tune into 950 am Saturday morning at 10am for Home&Yard Radio with the Fixie Chick! This week, we'll be talking about home heating fuel supplies and demand here in Rochester. We'll also be telling our listeners how to build foolproof wood fires!

    Thanks for reading & listening too,
    -The Fixie Chick

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