One of the best things about the "off season" is having time for house projects (as long as they are for fun and don't have to get done). So far this year we have tackled our laundry room and built a wood shed. The wood shed replaced our solution of stacking wood against the fence and putting a tarp over it. It's a pretty common solution and creates many an eyesore around town.
Using a wood stove as our primary heat source has become one of our favorite winter pastimes. It requires more effort and thought than flipping a switch but we find it more rewarding as well. A quote found in the treasured Snow Creek cabin says, "Before enlightenment, chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment, chop wood, carry water." I'm not sure exactly what it means but maybe that our basic tasks are meaningful in themselves and shouldn't be dismissed as chores.
Ideally we wanted to have enough storage for two years of wood. Last year we burned about 2-3 cords (a cord is measured 4'x4'x8').
Our new storage area holds 4 cords so we will be fine for heating our home this winter and may have to cut some next year to "stay ahead of the curve". If you look closely you can see the different coloration in the oak and pine.
Our roommate Brian helped a ton with the project. We are also thankful for our friend Mark Deglomine who bought us a Skilsaw as a housewarming gift. Thanks Brian & Mark! Now we're ready for winter.
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