Heating Our Home for the Year?! Wood Boiler, Felling Trees, Bucking and Splitting Wood.

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I've been building my dream home and homestead from scratch with very little experience and this year we're hoping to live in our home and using our in floor heating and our wood boiler to heat our 1300 square foot home in Canada!
Since I started this journey I've loved dropping trees and I'm grateful to be able to heat our home with our Heat Masters wood boiler. We have so many cords to split I honestly have no clue how much I need. I also test out the difference between a wood splitter and hand splitting!
#treefelling #chainsawman #splittingwood #firewood #woodsplitter

[@dp3797]

Biata, you should be very, very proud of all of your accomplishments. You’ve done things that most people don’t even think about attempting.

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Awh thank you so much!

[@Castrucksandtractors]

You definitely dont need a gym membership. I'm constantly amazed by what you do by yourself. Love the videos. Have a great day from Arkansas

[@russ517]

Always work smarter, not harder. With two of you pulling get that splitter as close to your stacking pile as possible. move that wood as few times as you can makes half the work. Took me 10 years of splitting by hand to finally buy a splitter, a life changer. been heating with wood for 50 years.

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Thank you so much!

[@RuslanKovtun]

The only problem is that when you have a lot of staff to do, like A LOT, you might be really tired to even think about how to do something easier because it had to be done yesterday. Probably a matter of experience.

[@waynebernier1061]

You work harder than most people I know. Just a thought for future…..you will need a storage place for your firewood. Friends have built them out of pallets that they got for free, the only thing they had to buy was lumber to hold them all together and metal for the roof. I’m sure there must be videos on Facebook to give you some ideas. Keep up the GREAT WORK….👍👍

[@ianlangridge3412]

I echo comments made by others here. I too split wood by hand as well but a log splitter was a game changer. A cord in 15 minutes. We set a fire to clean up rubbish. As the fire reduced we wrapped some puds in tin foil and cooked them on the hot coals. So fun. Have you done this? Love your channel so much. Cheers from New Zealand

[@peterwesth5396]

did you know, saw chain teeth are made from hardened annealed steel, Stihl chains a bit harder, Oregon chains a bit softer. But common to them all is that if you file to quickly, you will harden the steel surface. It is called deformation hardening. And it dulls your file. So your files will last the longest, if you do fairly slow strokes. You will sense when it bites and when it doesn't. Btw I am impressed with your saw handling and your efficiency. Thanks for sharing. And be safe.

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Very cool! Thank you!

[@genegreear4183]

Boats just have one comment on bucking logs. After you get about half way through the log. Raise your saw up and let it act as a pendulum. Just make sure the tip of the blade is above the dirt. With practice you can cut to the bark on the bottom and it leaves very little to cut on the back side. You are one tough couple. You should both be proud. Later

[@erjoukyrie2365]

Biata, from Patagonia.... watch for your back!!! Work smarter, not harder!

[@garrettclark2054]

What you need to do is get a wench 5000# on your truck. Get a couple of wire rope chokers. You can move a lot logs with a wench. I spent 30 years in Alaska and I did a lot of tree moving. Good luck. Gman

[@David-th2ug]

I had to laugh. You'd never get a 'wench' that size!

[@hannesg6005]

Good morning.😊That looks like you had a lot to do that weekend. That's so kind of you that you help a friend clean up.🤗 That was really a big mess. Also amazing how much wood you split that weekend. The winter can come.😊 And really nice work with the huge tree at the end.☺️ That was great work. Thank you so much for the new video.❤ I'm so excited what we see next. Hope so much that everything will be ready by winter and you can move in.☺️🤗❤️ Wish you a wonderful day.

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Thank you so much! I appreciate it a lot!

[@Marcel-fo2cb]

Hi Biata who needs a splitter when you are around you are awesome on the axe also very good on the power saw.You know if you invest in a pulp hook might help you handle those big rounds .Its a pleasure watching you work.Have a great day and stay safe .Greetings from Alberta.

[@yeseniadiaz2420]

Wow, that was so awesome and impressive. Good job guys. 👏🏽👏🏽

[@drewbravo8683]

Absolutely love your channel, it is so refreshing to see that it dose not mater about your gender, if you want to get somthing done, you do it! I Love you channel as you don't tout things and you are just doing it! Heck, I heat electrical work, I give any DYI er profs for that!I love to build, but what you have taken on is a whole another process! Keep up the great work! I am so hapy for you and your family!

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Thank you so much for this!

[@cantgetright742]

Make a slide for your truck. Makes unloading so much easier both unsplit and split. Just set your big pieces on the slide and let em ride.

[@TABO744]

Did I say how relaxing it is to watch your videos ❤❤❤❤

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

😊 thank you

[@sunline24]

I learned last year about a hookaroon. A tool I didn't know I needed till I got one. It saves SOOOO much bending over. Both Fiskars and Stihl make a good one.

[@northwoodsyankee3528]

I know that loopy/headache feeling you said. Yea that means stop!! Get cooled down and DRINK MORE!! I wuzza gonna say nice splitter you got, but bummer that it's borrowed. Popple burns great once it's dry, it's kept me warm all my life and I'm not dead yet. Hey....if you're not familiar with The Lumberjack by Jackyl, look it up!

[@JamesMcnichol-ss2oc]

A big skid steer with tracks might be good for you. It could move the big logs with a grapple. You could move snow with a blade or blower with it. And some people put wood splitters on them to 1/4 big rounds. I know I’m going to make a splitter for mine 30-40” big rounds are far too heavy to move by hand to a splitter even.

[@waynesellers9929]

I am thankful you explained why you weren't using that log splitter!!!

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

lol must’ve been confusing!

[@mattadams9577]

I grew up splitting wood. Happy to say I haven't had to for years. That's one hard job. You are a beast.

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Haha it’s a lot isn’t it! Thank you!

[@bradleybrown7801]

Hey I love your videos! One thing that’s helping my lower back the most when bucking logs is getting a longer bar like 24 inch to 28 inch. Being able to stand up and cut makes a work a difference! Keep up the cool content!

[@beemorgan3539]

a trick for attempting to back up a splitter, move the splitter wedge close to the backing plate then put a straight piece of wood upright so it can be seen when the tailgate is up in position between the wedge and back plate to hold it in place, have used a 2x4 and 2x6. you now know where the end of the splitter is, be careful backing up 'slowly', have used this method for years behind my truck 😉

[@davidschlecht3016]

Biata, you are amazing, you are putting PAUL BUNYON to shame. Great job, as the old saying goes you get heat out of the wood twice.

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Thank you!

[@stephenkennedy7931]

Well, girl you took on a big job for this time of year with the excessive heat, but you got it done. You two make a great team together.God Bless from your Canadian Friend.

[@taddscoins1130]

Wood cutting tip. When big logs are together roll one up onto two, in the v between the two logs. That way when you cut down you cut into wood and not dirt. It is faster too you can just zip down the log no moving logs. Thought it may help. Also let wet wood sit a few weeks before splitting, they will be lighter and split easier too.

[@jayhostettler1260]

Your dad would be so proud of you!! Log splitting is better when you're husband can pick up the logs and you run the lever!! Lol looks like a tree frog 🐸! Glad to see you outside for a little while away from that wiring 😅! Keep plugging away!

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Haha glad to be done the wiring! And so much better with Cam's help!

[@mariemedina257]

Wow your AMAZING.!! Strong lady, and you know the difference of the trees..WOW JUST WOW !!🎉🎉😊

[@flowerstone]

An excavator with a thumb would be a good investment since you will need wood for the boiler for a long time. Just pick the log up, carry it close to the wood pile, and buck it up while holding the log off the ground. 😊 Great for dragging trees out of the bush too.

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Crazy expensive investment but maybe one day!

[@flowerstone]

@@SimpleLivingwithBiataAuctions can be a way to pick one up. But do the research. 😊

[@HuckThis1971]

I must admit, you are getting very good with a chainsaw! 👍

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Thank you so much!

[@hulkthedane7542]

Good morning, B 👍. It is nice to see you smile and laugh 👍. You definitely benefit from working with wood. Cutting and splitting it. You should do that regularly. Maybe contemplate buying a wood splitter some day (or building one, surely Craig could do that...), you are going to need a lot of split wood over the years, and harder wood makes better fire wood. Keep up the good work, stay safe 👍☀️❤️☀️👍.

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Thank you so much! Definitely want a splitter but we need a way to tow it through the bush. Either an ATV with a trailer for hauling wood or a tractor is in the works for our property

[@flowerstone]

I’ve got 5-1/2 acres of timber and am always pulling brush and falling trees for my mill. I picked a corner of the property and pile all the brush and limbs there. Critters love it and it slowly composts. It’s probably 30’ x 20’ x 12’ high right now but will shrink to half that size in a year. You like the wild life and it will give them a home. Don’t haul brush to the dump. 😏 if you come up with a 20” slab of wood 12” thick for a chopping block it’s easier because the block you are splitting will be lower. Just cut the top off a big stump. They last longer. Splitting wood is a great workout. You can split wood faster than a hydraulic splitter. You’re doing it right. 😊

[@rhondawoodard7203]

I realize how much work this is and how exhausting. Y’all make a great team. Good job❤️🙏👩🏻‍🦳

[@HuckThis1971]

Biata! When bucking rounds, to prevent pinch on the chainsaw, use a splitting wedge once you get further down the log.

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Thank you! You'll see I do this on the pine at the end! I usually have them on hand

[@pinkywilliams8063]

I enjoyed watching today, you my friend are a hard worker. When I was younger the gathering of firewood was a chore that I enjoyed. Thanks for sharing Biata.

[@mechanicstreak2136]

Hi Bianca. We have a wood boiler on our acreage and the only time we split our rounds is if they are too heavy to lift. The whole rounds make the fire last longer, so less loading😊

[@NaomiRuthHouldsworth]

Hi Biata! That's great that you could borrow a wood splitter for a few days, saves loads of time and energy. Great start on the firewood for the winter. See you next week, take care, Naomi x

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Thanks so much Naomi!

[@KarlBunker]

Nothing like a leisurely, relaxing long-weekend vacation, eh? 😁 Awesome work on felling that tree and all the bucking & splitting. 👍

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Lmao seriously! My poor husband didn’t have any time off. I at least took the next day off lol

[@clintkoelbl6481]

Biata, first, very nice work falling that big pine stub. In my experience usually those are the worst to fall because with the top gone you no longer have the weight of the top and also the lean to aid in falling. So then you have to rely primarily on wedging to get them to tip over. You did that perfectly in my opinion. Second, you also did great at bucking the bigger logs on the ground using your cant hook. Yes yes when those logs have dirt on and around them try and roll them around as much as you can. You will save yourself a lot money on bars and chains in the future. And last, you and Cam kicked butt on that pile of wood at your place. When you get the rest of those big Hemlock bucked you are going to have another big batch to split. Hopefully to can borrow your friend's splitter again for those.

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Thank you! Yes I found it so much trickier to drop. No weight on the top makes so much sense as to why it’s so tricky! Hopefully we can borrow or just get a splitter soon! Thank you!

[@clintkoelbl6481]

@@SimpleLivingwithBiata , Question. How much farther do you have to go inside your house before you get to the finishing phase of your build? I'm curious to see what you have planned for the finishing work that you have in mind. Like wall coverings, paint, trim and flooring.

[@hannesg6005]

The thumbnail is so beautiful!☺️🤗❤️💪

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Thank you!

[@zacdrilling4554]

Good Jodi kids, you guys rocked it😊

[@southern207hobbies]

Pine isn't a good choice for firewood but mixed with oak and hardwood it works out just sweep the chimney often also a winch would help with moving logs around your land and a couple roads around your land will help with maintenance just a few ideas

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Thank you! You can burn any wood in a wood boiler but I realize it’s a really sappy wood and isn’t great!

[@rachael9372]

WOW YOU ARE INCREDDABLE. GOD BLESS

[@jeromemartinez5603]

Kind of had the sane idea this weekend, went for the last load on Sat, makes 10 chords for the winter, it geta cold here in the high desert mountains, don't forget if you dont want to tromp through the brush, sinch a chain and a tow strap and pull it out with the truck, that's what I did last week, 28" engleman spruce, bone dry but still heavy, need to go to work to recover from the weekend 😴😴😴😴😴😴

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

So I need to invest in a chain and a tow strap? Thank you! Wow! Go recover now haha :)

[@jeromemartinez5603]

​@@SimpleLivingwithBiatathey work great but don't skimp on the chain, I use the 1/2 thick links, last week I had a spruce that dropped into a thicket, so I cleaned it as far as I wanted and hitched it up and drug it out, a winch would be nice but so expensive, I'd rather not fight the brush as you well know can be above head level.

[@joeharwellauthor9317]

You have MAD wood splitting skills. I hope you and your husband are thinking about the replacement of the current wood boiler. Hopefully, something more energy efficient and less labor intensive. You're only young once. I'm 70, so take my friendly, well-intentioned advice.

[@lenarmstrong4075]

Very proud of your accomplishments, have watched this channel from the beginning, but I also remember you have had back problems before young lady, and watching you guys throwing that wood around like you have is not good for your back! Remember to try to stack your pole wood as close as possible where it is going to be split and stacked near your outdoor burner. I know it’s not always possible, but after 40 years of cutting wood for heat in the house, my back thanks me! Stay safe, keep the great vids coming god bless

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Thank you! I try to get low to the ground on my knees so I’m not lifting as much with my back! Honestly, my back was fine after this week! It seems to be when I’m doing other trades and not working out and when I’m doing tubing or jumping on the trampoline with my daughter

[@PeterKNoone]

Such an effing badass. Nice work!

[@BryanCorner-x3h]

The next time you have an excavator in make a driveway up to the wood furnace/wood pile so that you can back the truck right up beside it instead of carrying everything. You probably even have a wheel barrel that you could move the split wood with.....wouldn't be so hard on your bodies.

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Agreed! Thank you!

[@loucinci3922]

Enjoyed the video. Thanks for sharing

[@charlesbrunner258]

You can not be stopped, you are very strong. Awesome video

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Thank you so much

[@simonbowtell7705]

Hey Biata you guys rock. That was beast mode. Loving the content as always. Keep up the good work and stay positive. Cheers from Australia 😊

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Thank you! I love tree felling content?

[@tomsplace9721]

You work so hard.GREAT JOB ON THE WOOD. I always get low back pain getting firewood or alot of lifting. Using a yoga wheel helps me so much. It might work for you.

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

I've never heard of a yoga wheel! thank you!

[@Angelaleeahava]

Watching such a huge tree and piles of logs being cut is so satisfying. The tree felling is the reason I started watching your videos. It's how i calm my mind before i go to sleep. Have a great week and enjoy making memories now that school is out I bet your daughter is going love helping mama. It's such a confidence booster. I helped my dad build things when I was her age. At least he made me feel like I was helping. Best memories ever! 🧰🛠💚

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Awh yay! So happy your enjoy it! So many people hopped onto watching this journey because of the tree felling!

[@elwoodlindquist9324]

Awesome great job on the wood splitting. I see to much handling the wood. Just great job

[@michaelmaynard8079]

That was a lot of work! You should invest in a length of cable or chain for pulling logs. Your truck could pull those big ones out of the pile pretty easy, at least make them safe to work on.

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Thank you! I’ll have to get some sort of cable. Craig was saying that too!

[@charlessessions7293]

That log splitter made some what easy log processing !!?? ☺️

[@lisabarajas1654]

Great work!

[@gordonbrown9382]

Just amazing. Well done to the both of you.

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Thank you kindly!

[@SweetHandmadeCookies]

Biata, the frog is a gray treefrog! They're super cute, our only true treefrog species in Ontario. The name is a bit confusing because that one was green, but they change colour from grey to green to blend in with their environments. They sound like flutes. And the snake is a red-bellied snake. My daughter did the identifying, she's a wildlife biologist. Great video, as always.

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Wow amazing! Thank you! It was so bright green! I thought it was a red bellied! Awesome!

[@guypellerrin5441]

Nice job you guy's i know your husband has is work but its nice to see you work together sometime ..I was with you since the beginning and ill stay with you guy's until the end ..

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Thank you so much! It’s so fun working with him

[@clydegreenwood5673]

I like watching your videos you guys are awesome people and worked your butts off on all that wood good luck and be safe and see you next Sunday and God bless you guys

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Thank you! I appreciate it so much!

[@maddierosemusic]

Amazing. I don't think the average person your age would have the stick-to-it-ness needed to buckle down and finish that grueling job. They would quit the first chance they got. That said, you gotta plan for down the road as you are aware and make your wood operation much more user friendly. Maybe a tree service company can deliver trees to your property free (not sure that's a thing up there) or else you could buy trailers of logs from cutters who would put them in the perfect place so you don't have to move the wood so much and so far. But that's down the road. I'm exhausted watching you and need to get to bed! Keep rocking, girl!

[@bigslim492]

You are AMAZING!!! Splitting and stacking all of that wood is a hard job. I know this from personal experience and it is just amazing that you have done all of this. I hope you have a great week.

[@mti2035]

You guys are great thanks

[@CharterRights]

The beauty of having a portable log splitter is that you can move the splitter to the wood pile.

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

It’s so great! Until you can’t pull it up the hill or into the bush lol. Maybe an ATV is needed?

[@jmor10]

@@SimpleLivingwithBiata ATV good all around investment for the property!

[@BethS55]

Awesome on getting stocked up! Hard work. For sure!

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Thank you!

[@robertmatel8136]

When rolling logs, have you ever tried pushing instead of pulling?

[@tommychong1173]

Good morning man another awesome video and day. Might easier on your saw if you just some extra chains n a bar. Set aside a day or afternoon sharping your chains n get the saw ready for work, also dressing your bar of any signs of wear. Filing down any barbs ,make sure your bar is square and take some grease n pack in the socket. I know Stihl bars can't be re grease but they can be. Just pack in grease with the push tool n work it in until socket spins smoothly. The reason why I am telling you to grab another bar is you swap it out with the one you're using when it gets hot. Grease breaks down when hot putting wear on your socket. And extra chains just makes it faster than sitting n filing. Also might hit something make it dull. Just some tips if ya want to try. Especially when tackling a whole tree better to have back up than to to be up shitts creek Have a great day.

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Lots of great tips I haven’t heard of! Thank you!

[@BLTT06525]

Just watched the log splitting video, and I'M EXHAUSTED!!! Before I go take a nap, is it alright to ask how old you are? YOU ARE AMAZING!!!!!

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Haha thank you! I’m turning 30 in a month :)

[@BigFella73]

You're such a little bad arse.....love it!

[@stewartblacklaws6422]

Hi Biata. Once again in awe. Loved seeing you back on the chainsaw, splitting wood. Reminds me so much of your early videos which got me hooked on your channel. Love and huge respect from the old man in the UK

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Thank you! Those early videos were so fun!

[@bobbymoore7162]

Thank you for helping the little bird

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

It was so scared! Glad to help!

[@Azztek1]

You are amazing. Even at my best I would have never been able to keep up with you. The headache would have prompted me to head for the bar for some medicine. You and your husband are like dynamos you just keep going. I realize editing is a big part of the videos but the parts you leave on do not lie, you toss that wood around like it was nothing. I am constantly amazed at your work ethic. Raise your kids to have that same drive and they will be famous in what ever they choose to do. Thank you so much for sharing your adventure.

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Thank you so much! That was a brutal headache! Glad I was able to split wood the next day!

[@Azztek1]

@@SimpleLivingwithBiata You are a glutton for punishment. I will say that depending on the weather you never, never have enough wood split. I hope you have a mountain split and piled close to the boiler before winter.

[@gameingHyenia]

Yes when they are Green They tend not to split very easy I know as a kid i slpit wood ALOT of wood I also had a WEDGE to help , But even then it was iffy at best that you may or may not get hit by it as well . LOL

[@scottshorts19]

Cam is one lucky man .

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

He agrees 🥰

[@Hog-g2z]

Good morning 🌅, I can not watch your video, as I have lost internet, and I am having to use my phone, not good, Keep up the great job stay safe, France

[@MrAnderson5157]

Digging the new above ground pool >

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Oh that’s awesome! And thank you so much!

[@waynedavenport3919]

Video makes it look so easy splitting wood. But I know it’s such hard process. U awesome 👍

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Haha it’s so true! I appreciate it!

[@Creeksideknoll]

I used to live in Michigan, even on the hottest summer days our well water was freezing!

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Crazy! It’s so cold underground!

[@victorshewen2676]

Ya biata back using the chainsaw❤❤❤ start stockpiling for winter ya

[@lynmclaughlin7125]

Biata you are a machine, thank you for showing us women what we can do when we want to. You are so inspiring ❤️

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

You are so welcome and thank you for watching!

[@lynmclaughlin7125]

@@SimpleLivingwithBiata I wouldn't miss it. I even have my Mam watching now, she's in her 70s xx

[@SimonSargent]

You did a great job❤👍👍👍👍👍🙂🙂🙂😎

[@d.t.4523]

Thank you, keep working.

[@timrees2670]

You never give in. But do look after that back of yours ❤ Good Afternoon from the UK

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Thank you! I went tubing yesterday and my back did worse from that than the splitting did haha 😆

[@charleegingrich7426]

Good job with the splitter but wow that was a lot in one weekend 😅

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

So much haha

[@billyshumate853]

Good morning and great video Biata. The woodspliter made it a lot easier for you. Take care and have a blessed and safe week and I'll see you on your next video

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

So much easier! Thank you!

[@mitchdenner9743]

We all got bit by the wood 🪵 splitten 🐛 grub. Be wary of kickback cutting out of a pile like that. ☝️

[@gregoryluckie1649]

Thanks for being here, & thanks for being so Awesome... Team Biata rocking the block-splitter. Ms Biata rocking The Body in the 'Ice Bath.' Should do that more often. It's GOOD for Body to reduce inflammation. Thank YOU for another excellent video presentation.

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Thank you! Love a good ice bath! We did it a few times that weekend!

[@LunkerFishing]

I have a question and your answer will likely make sense after we hear it, but since you had the truck there why did you not back the splitter up where you wanted it earlier in the day with the truck? I know some of that wood was not too difficult to split by hand but you only have so much energy to spend on this project so why not go the easier way so you have energy to get more done throughout the day? At the end of the video I can see you got lots done anyway!

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

I was contemplating backing it up but there’s not a lot of room on the hill there and then to get it to the big hemlocks on that hill it would’ve been really rough terrain. I think we’ll get an ATV to tow a splitter around the property to collect trees

[@LunkerFishing]

Great idea!

[@Soleya9]

Your cool frog friend looks like a Gray Treefrog (Dryophytes versicolor).

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

So pretty 😍

[@JuanValdez-v8x]

What a weekend of cutting wood. Am so jealous of all that wood. We have a fireplace insert, that has a blower. You have become very proficient at using your chainsaw. I don't remember what size your chainsaw is. Have you thought about getting a bigger one for those larger trees?

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

So cool! Thanks for sharing! Maybe a larger saw one day but honestly, most of the times it isn’t needed for what I’m doing. I’m not often having to deal with such larger trees

[@littleslawncareandfirewood]

Great job but you should get some hard woods for heat no? If you want help let me know Here in Ontario we have so many good hard wood. My fav wood is honey locust!

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Absolutely! We need more hard wood. Were going to get some from a friend in a few weekends

[@littleslawncareandfirewood]

@@SimpleLivingwithBiata nice 👍

[@robertgraves3215]

Wow. Splitting in July. Uh, bleh. I have never split Poplar, but I heard that . I discovered (catskills NY) that hemlock bark is decent firestarter. It also cures leather. Your face is brighter, like , more, yay woo-hoo. probably due to that expensive -ass Tibetan green mix drink. So she wails for 4 hours, takes an insane ice bath, and then hubby FINALLY comes home and it's like "Oh honey I missed you so much, let's split even more !" I do like those wood boilers . Probably safer too. I will probably get that 32" Fiskars . it seems to get relative raves. I predict this video will get heavy reach. I vote one of your best, have seen most of them.

[@oluwapelumib]

You're such a brave woman.

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Thank you! I just love the work

[@Freight_Train]

Saw looks sharp--like a hot knife through butter. Good job. What brand cant hook do you have? I have a timber tuff (kinda cheap) that doesn't grab the logs very well, especially if they are a little bigger in diameter.BTW, the hummingbird clip was cool.

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

It’s called Woodmizer! Seems to work well! Doesn’t grab small trees because the size I got is meant for the medium to large ones! And thank you!

[@Freight_Train]

@@SimpleLivingwithBiata Thanks. I appreciate you responding! Great channel.

[@jamescumbo1928]

Biata a few suggestions. One don't use racket straps as a pull rope unless as a last resort. You will ruin the ratchet. I suggest that you get a 20 foot chain 3/8 or bigger size. Put it around the end of the log and hook it then hook it around the tow ball of your truck. Make sure no one is around the chain just in case it breaks. Put your truck in 4 wheel drive low range and take the slack out. Once you stop moving dont stop until you have to. The tree your friends gave you pull it out and cut it in the road. My dad has skidded thousands of full trees out getting wood. You should easily get those logs piled up out with your truck. I loved your video and seeing your beautiful smile. Happy Canada day and a happy week. Love you awesome lady

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Amazing! Thank you! Craig was saying I needed a chain or a rope

[@jamescumbo1928]

@SimpleLivingwithBiata they sell heavy duty recovery ropes that are wonderful.

[@davemclelland9292]

Headache.....cause can be dehydration....drink before you get thirsty.....so important for muscles too

[@ransomtester5347]

Good afternoon Great week 👍 👌 😎 ✌️ 🙏

[@brianblum4591]

I would have stopped once I saw the snake, but you're a bad a**. Cam's lucky to have you as a partner. 👍

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Haha the snakes are super. chill here!

[@iambhenry]

"Log Throwing w/Cam" - def new channel idea.

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Lmao too funny

[@mrbill8542]

I'm exhausted just watching you work !! Any idea how many cords you will burn through this winter ?

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

I honestly have no clue! I’ve been told to prepare 12 cords but I’ve been told to prepare more as well. This winter will be a trial winter

[@mrbill8542]

@@SimpleLivingwithBiata Wow ,12 cords--we'll be counting !!

[@casperlind4542]

Hello from Casper in denmark

[@cowshottv5867]

Tip: when you have a boiler, you never throw any wood away. You can burn literally anything, that's why you have a boiler. Limbs are prime boiler food

[@cowshottv5867]

Also... you always always always put the oil in the can before the gas, just so it really gets mixed thoroughly. You go girl!

[@SimpleLivingwithBiata]

Thanks for the tips here! We took so many pine limbs home! Left the little brush because that would’ve been so much work to take home! But I saved all my brush from the last tree that I fell on my property!