Heat your shed house with wood
If you are planning on building a shed house then save on your heating bill and use wood. I recommend having some small source of heat such as an electric baseboard for when the space is not in use. When you or your guests are using your shed house nothing is more enjoyable than a real fire. If you use real wood in a wood stove with a glass front it will not only be efficient but will add tons of character. Here are some tips for storing and burning firewood.
Using a tarp to store firewood under is always a bad idea. Leaving your firewood uncovered doesn’t work very well either. When exposed to the elements, firewood will get rained and snowed on and not burn as well. Tarps hold moisture in and keep the firewood from curing. It acts kind of like a greenhouse; they are quite humid. The tarp traps moisture and keeps the water that is in the wood from evaporating.
Build a woodshed to store your firewood and help it cure faster. A covered but open space will help your wood breathe as well as dry more efficiently. Once your wood is dry, a woodshed will protect it from the elements. Your wood will be ready to use whether it is snowing, rainy or a clear day. Having firewood that is ready to burn when you need it is always best.
When building a woodshed, be sure to plan ahead. Place your woodshed in an easily accessible location. You should be able to both fill it and get wood from it without any trouble when it’s time to burn. Another good idea is to build an overhang under which you can chop kindling or regular wood. Finally, be sure you build a woodshed that is large enough to hold the wood you will need for at least one season.
While it is possible to build a woodshed on your own, as they are usually simple structures, I recommend using a good set of directions. If you have no building experience these will be a big help. If you do know what you are doing it will save you time and headache. You will be able to simply follow the plan and build; no thinking and figuring every step of the way. If you have a materials list before you start it will save you several trips to the store which will result in a lot of time saved. Build a woodshed that suits your needs and it will serve you well for years to come.
