The Biggest Firewood Drying Myth Americans Believe — Germans Never Fell for It

The Biggest Firewood Drying Myth Americans Believe — Germans Never Fell for It Most Americans trust the calendar to dry firewood. A year on the stack, they say. But a German stove operator knows better — the clock starts when the wood is split, not when it's felled. In this video, Konrad Fischer breaks down five mistakes that cost American wood burners thousands in wasted fuel and creosote buildup. Learn why Germans stopped counting months and started checking the wood itself, and the simple tests you can do right now to know if your pile is ready.