Another woodheat tip-- how to make your own newspaper fire starting rolls. Woodheat is big in my house, but spending money on it is not. One way to save is to produce the materials ourselves. I make fire starter rolls out of tightly wound newspaper, here is how to do it:

• Start with a stack of old newspapers
• Take about 2-3 sections or about 1/2-3/4 inch thick of paper
• Roll tightly should be about three inches in diameter when done
• Tie with twine on the ends
• Store in a dry place until ready to use

I usually make these on summer days in the backyard. I try to make 120 of them-- a season's worth.

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DDFD believes that self reliance and self sufficiency are the roads to individual freedom and he is an advocate for personal privacy.  He is dedicated to living a quality life through frugality, personal growth and productivity, and defensive entrepreneurship.  He also enjoys cooking from scratch and fishing.