Is Firewood Worth It?

🔥 Heating your home with firewood? What if I told you there’s a way to save over $1,600 a year—legally and sustainably—by becoming a “wood pirate”? In this video, I’ll show you exactly how I collect my yearly firewood supply, explain the real value of roadside collection, and break down the maths that proves why it’s worth your time.

Learn how to turn stormy winter days into real savings, how to store and dry your firewood properly, and why you shouldn’t use red gum if you don’t have to.

🪵 Based in regional Victoria, Australia
🪓 Firewood type: local bushwood
📦 Approx. 30m³ (8.4 cords) stored on-site

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00:00 Firewood: A Different Kind of Topic
00:06 How Much Firewood We Store
00:22 Our Winter Heating Setup
00:45 What This Firewood is Worth
01:18 The Hidden Tax Savings
01:47 What is a Wood Pirate?
02:15 Why Winter is Firewood Season
02:58 On the Road Collecting Wood
03:26 Full Load in 40 Minutes
03:40 Real Savings from Free Wood
03:53 Subscribe for More Farming Tips