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Lawn care tips & advice

Practical guides for Northeast Ohio homeowners: what to do when, what to skip, and when to call a pro.

October 11, 2026

Storing Firewood for Winter: Where to Stack It, How to Cover It, and How to Bring It Inside Without Bugs

Firewood

Good firewood can still burn poorly if it sits wrong all winter, and a woodpile against the house invites rodents and termites. This is what extension entomologists and the EPA say about how far from the house to stack, how to get it off the ground, why you cover only the top, how much to bring inside at once, and what to do about the insects that come in with it.

August 30, 2026

Buying Firewood in Ohio: What a Cord Is, and Why "Seasoned" on the Invoice Proves Nothing

Firewood

In Ohio a cord is 128 cubic feet, and it is illegal to sell firewood by the rick, the face cord, or the truckload. That is only the first thing people get wrong about buying wood. Green hardwood needs a year or more to dry, the word seasoned on an invoice has been tested and found close to meaningless, and how a pile is stacked decides whether it dries at all. Here is what to ask for, how to check it, and where to put it.