Every Homeowner Should Have This...! ~ DIY Firewood Hacks

[@rockinglfarms3284]

We do the same thing. It’s nice to have the ability to move a full tote of wood from the shed to the house using a tractor. I cut, split, and stack in one place, then move it to the wood storage shed. It makes it so much easier. You only handle it 2 times. One to store, then again to burn👍🏽

[@BIGALTX]

So true! I hate stacking and unstacking and stacking again. This solves some of that.

[@tambrasmith4199]

They work for a lot of stuff

[@BIGALTX]

Yep

[@tambrasmith4199]

I’m in Texas and yes it’s cold

[@tambrasmith4199]

I have sum of those

[@tambrasmith4199]

How much do you think that they hold

[@BIGALTX]

Yeppers

[@BIGALTX]

Someone just said that they hold about a quarter of a cord. This particular one is 275 gallon tote. He said the larger totes will haul 1/3 cord.

[@off-gridsimplyhappyrodriguez]

It's cold here in middle Georgia. Atleast to me. Good idea I'm showing my husband. We have several of these we're not using. Thank you 🙏😊

[@BIGALTX]

I’m glad you’re finding the video helpful!

[@Charles-bj7qu]

Thank you.

[@BIGALTX]

You're welcome!

[@Charles-bj7qu]

@@BIGALTX always good to get information. It's what you do with that information that counts. Keep up the great work. Stay safe my friend. WNC.

[@tambrasmith4199]

Thank you

[@BIGALTX]

You’re welcome!

[@tambrasmith4199]

Hahahaha .. us in Texas don’t do cold weather like this

[@BIGALTX]

So true

[@thatonegirl1837]

Love it!!

[@BIGALTX]

Great to hear! 😊

[@joyevefarmandforge]

We store our wood at our barn property about 1/4 mile away. This would be an easy way to bring it to the house.

[@BIGALTX]

Yes it WOULD!

[@almosthomesteading9734]

We have about 10 IBC tote cages stacked with wood. I cut the bladder about 8”-10” down from the top and use it as a lid. I’ve seen some people cut the bladder at an angle and make more like a gable roof for them. You might not want to cut your cages so far down on the front/loading side. If that wood shifts while on the tractor forks, it could force the sides out. I had one do that because I cut it too low. I haul in a full tote at a time into my shop and load into the stove right from the tote.

[@BIGALTX]

Thanks for the tip! I'll keep that in mind next time I stack some wood.

[@michaelmosley254]

Yes its cold in tn got down to eight lastnight i went out and looked at my poor black berries this morning i hope they will make it

[@BIGALTX]

It depends on the variety. A lot of varieties survive the cold real well.

[@adnacraigo6590]

Was 16 in upstate South Carolina last night. That's cold to me too. Only warmed up to 32 today.

[@BIGALTX]

That is pretty cold for SC!

[@garyjohn316]

I have used the totes for this, but didnt think of putting part of the bladder on top. I wonder if you can just cut the bladder out from the bottom and use the whole thing? Probably squeeze the cage together enough to slip the bladder over it and cover the top and the sides.

[@BIGALTX]

I doubt it. Since the bladder fits inside it, I don’t think you could pull the cage in enough to get the bladder on the outside… If that’s what you’re talking about.

[@dianeladico1769]

That's a fantastic idea! I don't have any use for firewood at all but I'm thinking those would make outstanding compost bins. Line with hardware cloth and cardboard, hook some on the front for a door and there we go. I'm wondering if the inner plastic would make a good liner or if it would be too soggy. Maybe just use it on three sides or just the bottom? Definitely doing this. My poor husband. I'm blaming you. I just have to figure out how to get it home. Truly not laughing at you (OK, I smiled a bit) because even though it was -10 in Ohio last night, North Dakota laughs at us so it's all relative. And you're right-anything over 80 and I'm not happy and over 90 I won't leave the house.

[@BIGALTX]

Compost bins are a great idea! Those plastic bladders won’t get soggy. They are hard plastic. However, you might want to drill some holes in the bottom so liquids can drain out and not make your compost soggy.

[@CliffsideStables]

I have several of those IBC crates. I have discovered a few things that may be useful. The crates with 5 horizontal bars are the 275 gallon IBC totes and they hold 1/4 quarter cord of firewood stacked. The crates with 6 horizontal bars are 330 gallon IBC totes and they hold 1/3 of a cord of firewood stacked. When I cut the bars for an opening, I leave the bottom two or three horizontal bars and it gives the crate more rigidity. I also have found it useful to spray paint a number on the side panel to identify that particular crate. I then keep a log of what firewood is in each crate and the date it was split. That way I have a record of the length of time the wood has seasoned. These particular details are helpful when you have dozens of these IBC crates. Tim in northern TN

[@BIGALTX]

Thanks for sharing, Tim, that's some great information! I don’t think I’ll ever have enough of those around here to have to number them 😊 I hate cutting wood …

[@ClickinChicken]

Keep your storm door shut around a split log stack, in summer, or the chipmunks will let themselves right in! That's fun! "Get out!", they run out of patio door. They have little personalities those things..

[@BIGALTX]

Ha ha ha… No chipmunks here, but lots of squirrels!

[@oleman490]

lol;;;isn't that something;;;if's hard to crank up a fire when ya can crank up the thrermastat;;;lol;;;;oh me;;;;I remember when ya burned ya backside when ya front side frose in front of that pot belly heater;;;of course most houses these days could put 2 or 3 houses in one of todays;;;;gonna be a bad time if we lose electricity;;;;trees are coming down for new houses and businesses as cities grow and move out to get away from the hustle and bustle so do the business and create another move and nothing is done to replace the trees that help enrich the air we breathe;;;most of the land is being replaced with oncrete creating hotter temps and water from rains moving faster and funneled away to lakes and rivers and all the contaminants that are put down with chemicals for pretty lawns and leaking vehicles and all go and ya can't even be sage with spring water or well water;;;durn;;;I didn't mean to do this;;;sorry bout that;;;I'm with ya on the totes;;;the make great wood catchers and also the containers can be used as wicking tubs for growing veggies;;;;lol;;;;I shut up and get off my soap boxx;;;enjoyed thumbs up and keep em comin

[@BIGALTX]

You make a very good points. And “wood catchers“ is a great name for these 😊