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If I have firewood stored in a garage, what type of bugs might get into it?

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If the wood is old or beginning to decay, it can have termites or carpenter ants.

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Can we store firewood in a garage?

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Yes, but keep it away from other wood (in case it has pests).

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Can I pile the firewood right next to my house?

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Yes. If it is properly stacked and protected from the elements, you should be fine. Always allow proper air flow when stacking close to the wall. Make sure it is elevated off the ground.

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Can I store firewood over the rafters in the garage?

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You could, but you may want to take into consideration the weight of the wood and how sturdy those rafters are, and also how much work is required to safely get the wood up into and down from the rafters.

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Can I use a tent to store my wood during the rainy/snowy season?

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Yes, as long as the tent has some decent ventilation from the side walls (if it has any).

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Should I store my firewood logs upright or lie them down?

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Store your firewood on its side so that air can get to the ends of the wood. This is the fastest way for it to dry properly.

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Can I store logs on my deck?

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Yes, you can. You should have something between the wood and your deck though, even if it's just a tarp.

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Can rot wood be restored to a state in which it can be used in a fire pit or bonfire?

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It could be dried, but it would not burn well, and should definitely not be used indoors.

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Should I store firewood bark side up or bark side down?

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Store firewood with the bark side up when drying out outdoors. It provides better waterproofing from rain showers.

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Can I store dry wood in a plastic trash can? Does it need ventilation?

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If it is completely dry, yes. Otherwise, it needs a good through flow of air: 'air on the side of caution'.

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Should firewood be directly stored next to a wooden fence?

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Keep wood away from wood! Bugs and diseases will take advantage otherwise. I'd advise keeping the stored wood at a 12 feet minimum from the wooden fence.

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How long does it take for wood to dry if it's been rained on when stored outside?

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If the wood is green, it will take a couple of months, depending on temperature and type of wood. If it's already dried out, it should dry within a week, provided there is sufficient ventilation. It will "dry' faster if it is left in the sun and covered up whenever it rains again.

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How close to my house can I store wood?

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You can store it as close as you want to your house as long as you keep the wood dry and protected. If snakes, venomous spiders or pests are a problem in your area, then store away from the house to prevent such creatures from trying to come indoors.

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Is firewood stacked bark side up or bark side down?

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Storing firewood with bark side up may provide somewhat better protection from precipitation, if it is outdoors. However, it also detracts from the amount of exposed surface area and may increase drying time.

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