HOW TO STACK FIREWOOD SO IT DOESN'T FALL OVER. Homestead Guide.

These days, a lot more folks are showing interest in modern homesteading and living off the grid. A woodstove plays an important role in a life of self sufficiency. Here I demonstrate a sensible approach to stacking firewood that will keep it from falling over.
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[@tomogletree1]

I never thought stacking wood could be so entertaining......keep the vids coming!

[@michaelscherer4977]

"Fiddle Fartin" made me chuckle. Great advice. I get so much enjoyment out of heating with wood. Cutting, splitting, stacking, hauling. The best part is sitting in my chair with a cup of coffee and watching those flames do their dance in the wood stove.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

I really enjoy that too. A glass door on a woodstove is the best therapy for all that ails ya.

[@backyardmeat]

I agree, a nice wood pile is a work art. It felt really good to have my 10 cords cut, split, stacked and in my wood shed by May this year. Hope you and Frankie stay warm this winter!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

A full woodshed and a full freezer. Bring on the winter.

[@ingridskitchengarden]

I grew up with a wood stove my whole life. Some of my greatest memories have something to do with a wood stove weather it be cutting fire wood with dad or enjoying a cup of coffee snuggled around the wood stove and best of all cooking meals. Nothing is more rewarding than the activities surrounding a wood stove. Love your videos I hope you and Frankie have a wonderful day.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

There's just something to be said for a good conversation by a woodstove... even if you're talking about woodstoves. Life is good ;-)

[@Chauffeur69]

Boss, you might be the only guy who could make stacking wood interesting. lol

[@jwastrickland]

There is no better feeling than looking at a big stack of firewood. Makes you feel secure I guess knowing you will be warm all winter. Last few years working a demanding office job means I have been struggling to get enough cut. Not good, I like having way more than I need so I can sit back and relax and not have to think about it. I actually have holidays booked this year to cut firewood! Good video as always.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Yes it's very fulfilling to look out and see the woodsheds filled to the rafters. We're sittin pretty this year buddy. Bring on the snow and cold.

[@northernlassie4958]

Really handy ideas JC! The extra time spent to keep the wood piles straight and snug while stacking is well worth it for the long winters when wood should be dry and easily handy. Makes for a more enjoyable season....thanks! :)

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Couldn't agree more my friend. I find no enjoyment with frozen tarps and buried woodpiles. Sometimes ya gotta work smarter, not harder.

[@daniellegrandpa]

Being one that has a wood stove in my shop, and stacks of fire wood, this tip has helped a lot, thanks again for taking the time to share.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Glad you found the info beneficial. Keep the home fires burnin.

[@maryhysong]

You are so right about stacking wood being an art. Also how satisfying it is to look at a nice neat stack of wood

[@thebossoftheswamp]

I share your thoughts Mary. It's very rewarding indeed :-)

[@steveinthethumb6441]

Very informative. I'm 57 and have been cutting, splitting, stacking wood for the better part of the last 45 years. Wood stove heat is the best. Thanks for sharing.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

I can't picture life without one. Just born to burn wood. Thanks for commenting.

[@bamamubs4723]

You just said "you all", but then you said "fiddle farting"!!! What a great belly laugh and you absolutely made my day, BOTS!!!!

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Well fancy that, angle the top to shed the snow and ice, Why didn't I think of that?? Glad I found this after five years of fighting it and heating the house with wood rather than thirty. Thanks again for a nice video.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Glad you enjoyed :-)

[@zone4garlicfarm]

I like the bottles of sand. I've never seen that before this video. It looks like it would work well until 3-1/2 feet of snow falls in one storm. I guess that's when you ignore the outside wood pile and use what's in the shed.

[@pammiedoodle8693]

Those Sir, are a sight to behold! Beautiful! I agree that well-stacked wood is a work of art. Clever use of your tarp too!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you Pammie. Life got a bit easier since I changed my stacking and covering methods.

[@sgt_jr3232]

With age comes wisdom. You sir are a grandmaster. Think you for making stacking wood interesting.

[@Meattrapper]

That's amazing - I would have never thought there was so much that goes into a wood pile. I guess when you rely on it for your heat it makes a big difference to have things right! Stay warm up there brother!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Nothing better than wood heat my friend. I never want to go back to turning a thermostat ever again.

[@notenoughprepping]

Always good to see a video of the Homestead,thanks again.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Glad you enjoyed. Thanks for commenting.

[@terryschwartz6437]

Making wood is my favorite thing to do. Made ten cord this summer just putzing around on the weekends. Now I am 60 and know what dry wood is but I like toys as well. I picked up a wood moisture meter this past spring. Its fun to stick it in the wood week by week and see how fast it goes down to less than 20% moisture. when I think back to the farm in the 60's as a kid and the old heavy McCulloch chain saw we had. and sawing wood on the buzz saw after hauling it home in 25-30 foot lengths on a wagon, What work. Now with these small saws and a good splitter it is fun to make wood. Keep them coming my friend. Terry

[@thebossoftheswamp]

I enjoy every aspect of the project and always have. I can't picture life without a woodpile.

[@lemmik1900]

Good common sense video Boss. Keeping your firewood dry and free of snow and ice is paramount in any woods mans books. Good information for those who didn't know the proper technique of stacking wood.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Couldn't agree more buddy. Well said.

[@luvmyhrse]

My favorite puzzle every fall. Thanks for sharing. Love your videos

[@denisewilson8367]

Great way to stack firewood. Thanx J.C.

[@danielfreij1132]

Thanks for sharing. What a smart way to store firewood! Thanks from Sweden ☺

[@wcknives]

Being able to keep my attention on a subject as common as stacking firewood takes talent. Very well done. Picked up several good pointers. Thanks!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you my friend. Glad you found the info beneficial.

[@thundercloud47]

You've got the process of wood stacking down to a fine art. We burn wood too, and as stacking it, getting the logs to fit just right sure is satisfying, This video is chalked full of good info., It doesn't matter how long a body's done a given task, there's always something to be learned, and have learned quite a lot from your channel. Thank You. Gretchen

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Always something to learn out there. My woodpile is going down but not falling down :-)

[@fognnorway6471]

I turn 55 next month. selling my house, going to alaska for a few months to see my wife's family. then buying land in the Black Hills. going off grid. your videos have been a big help in keeping the dream.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Best of luck with your plans my friend.

[@alaskahermithomesteader9549]

I live in Alaska but have property in the Black Hills. If I were you I would look for some property in Alaska to homestead as in the right area there are no taxes. In the Black Hills you will find the taxes to be very high.

[@fognnorway6471]

Looking in the Custer highlands area. low taxes but no chance of drilling for water. My wife said that after living in Alaska for 30 years she refuses to live there for more than 3 months ever again! quitter. ha!

[@fognnorway6471]

But I've lived in the hills for over 30 years and love it!

[@alaskahermithomesteader9549]

ahh okay, I was raised here in the hill. Provo and then Hot Springs

[@lvinston]

Your lessons are invaluable.

[@MrBarkspud]

Learned how to stack firewood the proper way as a young boy from my grandfather. He was a a stickler for profession so no Crooked or wobbly piles.. great vid jc

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Your grandfather sounds like he was a good man. That attitude alone is becoming a lost art.

[@budmoore8144]

WHAT A GREAT VIDEO BOSS AS I HAVE TOLD YOU BEFORE I JUST STARTED BURNING WOOD AND HAVE BEEN HAVING TROUBLE WITH THIS AND IT LOOKS LIKE YOU HAVE A GREAT METHOD I WILL TRY THIS CRISSCROSSING THE ENDS AND THE JUGS ON THE TARPS LOOKS LIKE A WINNER ALSO THANKS FOR SHAREING YOUR KNOWLEDGE

[@thebossoftheswamp]

If you change directions with the stack like I display in the coop, your stack won't fall over. Good luck.

[@simonmartin3276]

Good stacking !!! You should put pallets on the ground.... even in your shed floor for air flow !!!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

I used to put got tired of replacing them. :--)

[@brianwalker1933]

Hi, l'm a new subscriber to your channel and l like the commonsense approach and a logical approach to life, in everything that you do. I'm 67yo and l also cut my own firewood. Have being doing so for the past 27 years and l love it. I'm so fortunate in life that l am still fit and well enough, to keep on doing what l enjoy doing...cutting firewood. Keeps me fit and happy.😊 I have picked up a few good tips from you already. Proves that your never too old to learn something new.☺ Keep up the good work. Brian, from... "down-under", Australia.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Glad you're enjoying my videos Brian and thank you for taking the time to say so. All the best :-)

[@tjinnes]

Very timely. We are about to fill our woodshed (its summer here in New Zealand).

[@rodney12310]

Nice tips there JC!! There is nothing no worse than going threw all the work then your wood pile falling over!!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

No joke eh buddy. Been there too many times.

[@dadgad68]

That's gotta be the best way to tarp wood i've ever seen. Like the way you pitched the pile and how you take the wood from the high side. Great idea boss. I've burned wood all my life and tried a million methods. Allot of people will appreciate this idea. Great job as always and take good care.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

I been fighting tarps my whole life too buddy. More years than I care to admit. I'll only beat my head against the wall for so long before I find a better way to do things. Thanks for commenting.

[@Woopwoopwill]

Great video Boss Going to make my job so much easier thanks so very very much Bosd

[@budandbess7887]

Thank you JC for such great information on your wood stacking, I've stacked a many of sticks of firewood, but I don't ever remember doing it quite like that, and I must say I like your method much better Thanks Again JC later Bud

[@thebossoftheswamp]

+Bud and Bess I stacked traditionally most of my life. I beat my head against the wall with many things most of my life too. What a difference it makes when you start finding solutions to things that annoy you and make changes. My wood stacking technique was one of them. Cheers :-))

[@davehogan4776]

great tip on stacking firewood!! Maybe now some of my smaller piles will look like a pro. I've been burning wood and coal for more than 35 years but love burning wood the best, I also used to sell stoves and love your simple life approach to living. I think everyone should at least take one weekend a year and live it like the old days, this would help people to retain some of what our family's used to have to do. I call this and the economic slow down "Getting back to your roots!" and enjoy the simple things and shut the cell phones off more often.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

I think it's good to take advantage of some modern conveniences and technology but I never want to be dependent on them. The world will be a scary place if the grid goes down.

[@jerrybates5791]

Here in Texas we always lean our firewood to the Right, has something about being Conservative. Great video again. Keep um'm warm friend.

[@lindabohm8374]

Hey jc this is linda we keep our wood stacked on the front porch its a 24/16 and we use an elec. Log splitter it makes things easier for us. I'm in my 60 s and still work like iwas in my 30 s its all good. Like they say waste not want not , enjoyed your vid on stacking wood

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Except for a little wood splitting at the cabin, I use a hydraulic splitter for all the wood at the homestead. I like to take advantage of technologies but not be dependent upon them.

[@gregglasser5622]

A few yrs ago i was helping a buddy of mine split and stack would in meddle racks in a room in his cabin. I was not out of the room more than 20 seconds and i heard an awfull loud noise coming from inside. One of the racks had given way and it fell into the next rack. It was like bowling pins knocking each other over. It never crossed my mind that it could be dangerous. Thank god we were not in there when it let loose. I just sent him your video and hope he watches it. Thanks for all your great videos and say hi to Frankie for me. Have a great 4th of July, your friend Greg.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Greg Glasser Thanks for sharing my vid Greg and happy 4th to you as well.

[@BluegrassPercussion]

Good video as always. Keep them comming. .

[@juanageitos5837]

very informative video, I have been stacking my firewood under a 20x21 carport for the past 8 years, I cross my ends but I never thought about switching directions 90 degrees like you do. Maybe I will try that this year. On your outside stack, I like the way you pitch it to the back, I have done that before my carport days, I would recommend you also pitch it down from the shed side, so the water runoff will be drawn away from your shed/chicken coop. Thanks for posting this video.

[@KristeneSchmitt]

As a southern girl now living in a colder climate, I had no clue there was a science behind stacking wood. Thanks for the video.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Kristene Schmitt It's an art alright which will soon become an abstract if it's not stacked correctly :-))

[@KristeneSchmitt]

thebossoftheswamp touché :)

[@SkogKniv]

Another enjoyable video Boss, always a pleasure.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you buddy. I appreciate your comment.

[@jcnme]

Good Backwoods Logic Brother

[@backcountrypipe]

Great video, like the water jug idea, I am gonna try that thanks.

[@melodycapehartmedina2264]

Oh my goodness :))) only you could make a video on stacking wood so interesting!! I've been stacking wood all my life and I learned something new I will use, I love the bottles on the tarp like that :))) Your noggin is full of such great knowledge, thank you for sharing with us!!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

There you are Melody. Hadn't heard from you in a while. I hope all is well with you. Stacking my wood so the tarp sheds rain and snow instead of collecting it has made all the difference in the world. The hanging bottles are much more efficient than frozen bungie cords. Glad you enjoyed the video. All the best to you my friend.

[@melodycapehartmedina2264]

thebossoftheswamp Yes JC, I'm fine, thank you for the concern. I have my first grandson :)))) and fell head over heels in love LOL Like you I had a God moment and realized the small country town I moved into with my flock of chickens will never really be my home. So God willing and the creek don't rise :))) I will be back in the Piney Woods by Spring. Funny how the thing I hated the most (milking Betsy in the freezing winter) is what my heart missed the most. Leaning my head again her warm hide and the sweet smell of the steam rising up from the bucket is what has been calling me home :))) All I can imagine is hearing the screen door slam again as new little feet run in yelling "Nanny Nanny the new calf is coming" or "better come the piglets are loose and in your garden" :))) JC you know I enjoy everyone of your videos!! The best to you also my friend and I really look forward to you working on your new cabin :)))

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Melody Capehart Medina No place like home eh Melody? It's funny, I spent my whole adult life living within an hour of the old camp and dreaming about someday living there at least part of the year. I never acted upon it because the place is remote and inaccessible by vehicle 5 to 6 months of the year. The remoteness was always the lure of the place but reality and making a living always got in the way. Now that I'm in my 50's and life is speeding by, I've decided it's time to fulfill that dream and so looking forward to this adventure. Congratulations on your first grandson and best of luck with your future plans.

[@callonthenameYAHU]

Nice stack. I taught my boys the same method when they were growing up. One I learned on my own as well. But the bottles full of sand, I learned from you and I will use it. Wife said another use for those detergent and cooking oil bottles. We live in Tn so winters are mild and snow, well haven't seen many flakes this year. But we do tarp our stacks and I built a new back roofed porch to accommodate my wood gathering on those early cold mornings, plus some extra storage for my wood. Another nice video.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

The hanging bottle method is the best tarp restraint I've ever used.

[@chriskarlsen3311]

Forgot to say, stacking wood is an art, and we learn the hard way most time. LOL And it`s good that you are willing to teach the new comers. ( please forgive my engish, as am forgetting it after so meany year`s away )

[@thebossoftheswamp]

It's an art form indeed. I love the look of a full woodshed.

[@chriskarlsen3311]

Yes me too, it`s alway good to know your going to stay warm and hot food, coffee at hand.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Chris Karlsen Firewood, food and coffee. You definitely have your priorities straight :-)

[@ADayInLisasLife3947]

Thank you for s h sting your hard-earned knowledge with those of us who aren't as polished in prepping.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

You're welcome Lisa. Glad you find my videos beneficial.

[@1994abbygirl]

Now that's what I call art! I bet you can pack a uhaul perfectly.. Will keep it in mind if I ever can replace my pellet stove. Awesome video as always! Blessings!

[@MsStanleycat]

I watch lots of videos and love it when I come across time and hassle saving advice. Everyone does things differently and finding a simple solution to a problem is always fun for me. The tarp program is so simple but effective. Thx

[@thebossoftheswamp]

As long as you keep the tarp from hitting the ground and keep the bottles hanging, it'll never get frozen to the ground. Have fun.

[@alanj7306]

We all know Frankie is the real Boss lol 😆. Your song ought to be “Frankie is the Boss.” Haha 😂. Boss, great information, as always. We all know the ladies prefer some strong rigid wood hehe 😉. Alright, enough jokes. Hopefully you get a laugh though. Boss man, you’re an inspiration to us all. You’ve given me the motivation to uproot my life and pursue my dreams. I’ve always wanted to live in the woods. Now at 35, I’ll be leaving the rat race and heading where I belong. Though I raced it well, it no longer makes me happy. You’re my mentor who I’ve yet to meet. It’s time to stop chasing dollars and chase my dreams of a simple life. That’s what God intended for us. Boss, you’re a blessing. My friend, God bless you and yours.

[@joeo7257]

Good idea Boss. I'll gladly switch to Patrion.

[@SuperGsrider]

thanks i like the jug hold down . ill use it on my gravity wagon i dont burn wood i burn corn and wood pellets but still had to watch video lol

[@thebossoftheswamp]

As long as the jugs are hanging and not sitting on the ground, they do a remarkable job of holding a tarp down.

[@russellweber3466]

Another informative video.

[@AULTimateOUTDOORS]

It's important to have good stacked dry wood for winter! Last year with the long cold winter I run out at the end! That was the first time I ever run out. I had more but not near my house and it was encased under ice and rubber roofing! What a pain in the ass to get to. If I run out this year it will have to be the worst winter in history! LOL Good video boss!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

I only had 2 stacks left in the shed when the winter was over. That was too close for comfort. I've got more wood stacked than ever before. Bring on the snow and cold.

[@AULTimateOUTDOORS]

Its on its way boss! LOL Stay warm!

[@dwetick1]

Around here, you would never be able to get that tarp off without tearing when the snows are 2 feet deep and hard. I make a 3-sided crib using 3/8 fence lattice and 4 x 4's, leaving one side open. My firewood drys nicely and never spills over.

[@WalkingScriptureWithShanna]

Thank you, this was fantastic! I was trying to crisscross the whole row because that’s what I thought I was seeing driving around town. This is perfect for free standing rows!

[@jondrew8502]

Thanks for the excellent tips Boss. My wood stack fell over no less than 3 times at the shack this past summer as I was trying to get creative and provide better airflow around the logs. I'll definitely put your ideas to work in the future. I also really like the plastic jugs holding the tarp down above ground level too. I've shredded many a tarp trying to rip them out of the snow and ice up here in Wisconsin. It repurposes those old milk jugs too. Another slam dunk buddy. Jon

[@thebossoftheswamp]

I beat my head against the wall for too many years with frozen tarps and buried woodpiles. The traditional method that I was taught had many many flaws. Since I changed my ways and stacked in the herringbone pattern and improved my tarping technique, life got a whole lot easier.

[@cclars6411]

Great work thanks again.

[@maryjonorum107]

Great video. Thank you!

[@caljim1950]

Great job on such an unusual topic.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you kindly.

[@vividmonkey]

not using logs to weigh the tarp anymore... what a clever system.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Fill the bottles with sand so you don't have to worry about them cracking and leaking and keep them hanging. If they reach the ground your tarp will be a hassle with the snow and ice. have fun.

[@MoonPhaze5]

Thank you, kind sir. 😊

[@SwampDonkey530]

I'm right there with ya buddy, it really IS an art to stacking wood. I usually make a double row, sometimes a triple row, and i use pieces that i call stackers which span both rows...like to keep the good stackers for a couple years before i saw them up and get new ones, usually the limbs off a tree i cut. I find that with the stackers, one row is anchored to the other which makes for great stability. Something very satisfying about a large, well crafted wood pile, right?!!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Good idea on the "stackers" I think up a lot of shit but never thought of that. It makes good sense though. Right on brother.

[@kevinb1756]

Now this is an excellent video. Very informative, thank you!

[@homesteadbeginner]

Another great video! Some of my favorite times were with my Dad and Uncle, splitting and stacking wood. Thanks for the tips!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

There's just something therapeutic about harvesting firewood. It's good for the soul.

[@20tomnelson]

Nice video boss. My grandfather taught me when I was small to stack wood, and we always used the criss cross method. Another thing we use to do would be putting a couple old 2x4's or maybe a couple small limbs on the ground first to hold the wood off the ground to keep it from sucking up moister from the ground or in Minnesota to keep it from freezing to the ground. Your right though there is a sense of relief when you can look out and know that you have enough wood cut for the winter. I always like to get out in the woods and work and had enough land to basically just cut the dead or dying trees. Had to cut 6 to 7 cords a year to heat the house for the winter.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

I didn't mention in the vid but I put a layer of junk wood on the bottom. I used to stack on pallets but don't bother with them anymore. I've got more wood cached away this year than ever and am still lured to the woods to cut more. I just really enjoy doing it.

[@kathydoyle9939]

thebossoftheswamp GREAT vid! How many cords do you have this year? Your stacked wood pile is an beautiful sight! Thanks for the video! Kathy

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Kathy Doyle Thanks Kathy. I have approx. 10 full cords stacked. Let it snow.

[@kathydoyle9939]

thebossoftheswamp I can hear the happy sigh, and see the contented smile from here! 10 full cords (not face cords or the...baloney...that "city-delivered wood" turns out to be! ;-) The Upper Peninsula of Michigan has had their FIRST Lake-effect snow: 42". Look up Calumet, MI (our relatives lived there) 1800's-1980. ;) Let it snow, indeed! :-) Cheers! Hey Frankie!! ♡

[@wakkywabbit5446]

I'll make sure the wife and kids watch this video. 🤭😁

[@robbaker336]

JC - thanks again!! Glad you have the wood.. after tonight, you'll be needing it by the sounds of it! Baker's Acres is all set too!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

I've got more wood put up this year than ever before and I'm looking forward to the winter. Stay warm buddy.

[@robbaker336]

Same here on the amount of wood.. all dead fall cleaning up my woods... I've been taking the ProGator 2020 up and coming back with a nice load a couple times a week.... let it be cold and snowy!! Have a good one JC!!

[@roomforapony1]

thebossoftheswamp It's a sign of forest troubles when the stacks are high and plentiful. Hope the clearing gives the remaining timber a chance to recover. Looking forward to your birch bark video.

[@jerryhegarty9650]

Boss, if you keep posting these great video's my neighbors will start second guessing whether I'm a 'flatlander' or not....

[@thebossoftheswamp]

LOL. When they see the slanted stacks they'll definitely think you been hitting the sauce. Have fun.

[@jerryhegarty9650]

thebossoftheswamp Sorry to say, I'm afraid they guessed that once the saw the chimney on the camp. LOL

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Jerry Hegarty LMAO. That's funny shit.

[@dogpaw775]

started collecting firewood over a season ago and this is first winter with a log burner. cutting, splitting right down to starting and managing the stove: i have another new hobby! the neighbours just don't get it 8oD

[@larryjacobs5713]

Good ideas boss thanks

[@SkillCult]

Awesome stuff. The voice of experience. You should have more subs.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

+SkillCult Thank you. I wish I had more subs too :-)

[@canadianian2282]

Thanks for this video. We both stack the same way but I've always had a problem with my overflow that I tarp with the snow build up. Thanks!

[@rockwoodsteel]

Hay Boss, just a few thoughts. As I watched your vid this morning and listened to you speak I got a chuckle at first thinking about what dummy doesn't know how to stack his fire wood? and then I watched and thought about how many younger people and maybe inexperienced peeps may watch your show. I am 57 this year and growing up in the country and in the woods some things just come natural to some along with some good common since I figure that if your not stupid you won't starve or freeze, any way that's what mom used to say. I guess what I was getting to is the problem with the younger generation these days and the drive up, or have it delivered to my door world we are living in is just plain scary to me because we are loosing people with real basic skills and good common sense. So I could go on for a long time but I won't But just wanted to say that I am glad that you make your vids because you come across as one of the good ole boys, and you just seem like an old friend. Thanks and Good Luck!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

I live out in the country and see these um.... "country folk" with their woodpiles buried under snow and ice. Some never even stack it, some have it between 2 trees and another 2 trees and another and another and another and it's all soaked. I wouldn't want to rely on the "head of household" to keep me warm over there. Combining laziness with stupidity seems the be the norm these days.

[@halfazzhomesteader]

thebossoftheswamp Well boss,stacking between 2 trees is the way I do it,i must be lazy.I will ask my kids if they were ever cold!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

halfazzhomesteader Sounds as if you are offended by my comment. My comment wasn't intended to be offensive but you do have to admit that when the snow if 4' deep, tending one pile under one tarp makes more sense that 10 scattered all over the place. I post videos to share knowledge not offend people.

[@rockwoodsteel]

I must say that I never wanted to bring any negativity here. I Have Much Respect for any one who gets out and chops wood for heat to get through the winter. I did it for many years and after a couple of back surgeries I just have a hell of a time any more. Good Luck To All..

[@thebossoftheswamp]

mark a. coffeen Mark, my comment regarding being offended was in response to halfazzhomesteaders reply, not yours.

[@IWALKOUTDOORS]

Good to hear from you. My wife busts my balls when I stack my firewood but never says a word when the fire lights easy or burns nice. Good vid gonna use some of the tips to help simplify my wood work. Hope all is well and that your filling your freezer and fur shed. ATB. kenny.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

I hear ya buddy. Women always busted my balls about my trapping but never complained when the fur checks came in. Best of luck with your season.

[@t.a.bernhardt7285]

True happiness comes from deeds well done, the zest of creating things new....I can't take credit I read that someplace but it seems appropriate somehow.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

T. A. Bernhardt Great Quote and so true.

[@louisemissouri4410]

It's always good to see your vid's. You took all the hard thinking I would have to do in the future right outta my hands and that's appreciated. lol Lot's of hard work cutting and putting the stacks right, one should be very proud. Hope all are well, take care. ATB Louise

[@thebossoftheswamp]

I really enjoy doing firewood and look forward to the whole process from gathering to burning. Glad you find the info beneficial. All the best to you my friend.

[@judyw9407]

Smart ways.

[@NSTRAPPERHUNTER]

Nice job JC. I've been in the wood pile today and again tomorrow. Later buddy

[@thebossoftheswamp]

I could work a woodpile everyday. I enjoy the whole process.

[@lloyddahlen1141]

NICE................. Thanks

[@Schucknasty]

I really enjoyed this video. Its always cool to see the different ways to do things like stack firewood. You should do a video about how to identify different wood and which types burn the best.

[@Brainmalfuction]

I like your methods for stacking , especially using the chicken house to store wood. Have you ever built a round wood pile? They work really good.

[@trapper19692468]

your video makes me want to go cut some wood and stack it,lolkeep them coming!

[@NTycingProductions]

Respect to you Sir. This is a very informative video. I have been enjoying watching your videos and learning tips whilst doing so. Thank you for putting in the time to share with us your adventures and experience. :)

[@thebossoftheswamp]

NTycingProductions Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. God Bless.

[@NTycingProductions]

thebossoftheswamp You're very welcome. Stay Blessed

[@ItsGalaxys]

Could you do more videos like these and your cooking videos? They are really helpful love the channel man

[@GarrettBrader]

Great info boss! I am so far behind on cutting and splitting firewood, its becoming scary lol! I will have to put hunting aside for a while until I get that firewood stacked! Take care boss.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

With the price of fur this year I'm focusing my energy on other areas besides the trapline. Good luck with yours buddy.

[@bobbyballengee6221]

Another great one Boss. Hope your having a great trapping and hunting season.Couple more weeks and Deer gun season will be here can't wait to get too the woods. Have a great Thanksgiving you take care and God Bless.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thanks Bobby. Just running a small recreational trapline this year. Best of luck in the deer woods.

[@HoneyHollowHomestead]

Now, if only I had a woodstove. ;)

[@thebossoftheswamp]

LOL. I had visions of the Tinman when I read that :-)

[@HoneyHollowHomestead]

thebossoftheswamp LOL!! Well, at least I have a heart. ;)

[@dynaryder100]

happy birthday jc !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you very much.

[@rlavery3607]

I MUST SAY I ALSO FIND PLEASURE IN STACKING FIRE WOOD. I MOVED SOUTH 12 YEARS AGO AND I'M GLAD WE KEPT OUR CAMP IN THE PA MOUNTAINS. I'M IN THE LATER END OF THE 50'S AND BOTH OUR KIDS ARE GROWN AND OUT OF THE HOUSE. ALL I THINK ABOUT IS MOVING BACK TO OUR CAMP. ALL THE THINGS I FOUND TO BE A PAIN AS FAR AS WEATHER I NOW MISS. I MISS BEING IN THE WOODS WITH NO NEIGHBORS IN SIGHT, SETTING BY A WARM FIRE DURING A SNOW STORM, IF THE POWER GOES OUT LIGHT A CANDLE AND RELAX. IT WON'T BE LONG AND IF I CAN SELL OFF ALL OUR ASSETS IN N.C. I'LL BE BACK AT CAMP. YOUR VIDS INSPIRE ME TO GET MOVING BEFORE LIFE PASSES BY. TAKE CARE

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Glad you find my productions to be inspirational. Life pisses by alright. Times a wastin.

[@SteveandSusiesHomestead]

good pointssssss

[@mustafawali4488]

No monkeying around during the winter

[@060hunter]

I have heated with nothing but wood for over 40 years cut down 8 cord, drag out, cut up, split, stack, bring in and then burn, I don`t have to go to the gym and I love it. Another subject did you make the little boat that I see in your video?

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Gotta love it eh buddy? If you are referring to the blue canoe in the background, no I didn't make it. If I did I wouldn't of painted it blue. It's the only color I can't stand ha ha

[@060hunter]

thebossoftheswamp No I was referring to the one in your beaver trapping videos and I think you used it in your deer hunting video.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

060hunter I bought that kayak at a yard sale and cut the tiny cockpits out with a jigsaw.

[@keithrayeski6417]

Another key JC, is that all the wood is the same length.

[@bentoncushing8693]

great technique,,,,Great advice,,,regardless 4 ft high is max that's stack well,,,above that its risky

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Very true!

[@Agathescom]

Nothing is as pretty to a mans eye as a good woodpile!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Agreed :-)

[@j.a.maranto3679]

Great video as always, Jim. Thanks. Not only did I learn a thing or two about stacking wood, I found inspiration in that chicken coop of yours! I've been searching for the right design to build my own coop on our farm... and it looks like I finally found it! Do you have any photos or videos of how you built it?

[@thebossoftheswamp]

I do have some footage take last spring. I'll see if I have enough to throw a video together.

[@j.a.maranto3679]

thebossoftheswamp Thanks, man. I really appreciate it.

[@mikebox]

Nice one Boss. Have you ever tried the round stacks? Here where I live you see them more than often. Growing up in Louisiana, I've been stacking wood all my life. FUnny you did this, but good information for the novice.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

I've heard of the round stack method but old habits are hard to break. I been stacking all my life as well but was never shown to do the zig zag with the stack direction or pitch my tarp and fought mother nature most of my life. The process got more enjoyable once I changed my ways.

[@mikebox]

It's a Herron Bone pattern you use. I never thought of using that pattern. Liek I said, most I see around here in Switzerland are Round stacks. They then put a tarp over it, and weight it down the way you do with the plastic bottles. I've also see then use tin sheets to cover all the different stacks too.