Many self reliant people use wood to heat their homes. Some rely on firewood for all heating and some simply supplement or offset their oil, gas, or electric heat with woodheat. Here are some wood heat tips on how to cut firewood rounds, this is also called bucking the tree:

• Clear off as many branches, limbs, and nubs as you can
• If the log is elevated-- suspend one end and cut from the top of the log
• If the log is elevated, but supported from two ends-- cut from the bottom of the log
• If the log is on the ground-- cut 1/2-2/3 through from the top of the log, roll over and complete cut from other side of the log

Once you have bucked the rounds, move them to your firewood splitting area . . .

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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.