In sourcing firewood, it’s important you know exactly where the wood came from to determine its quality and suitability. Our team at Best Firewood and Mulch takes the time to guide clients on the market and to help them choose quality products. With this goal in mind, we’re presenting our guide to choosing a local firewood supplier.

Make sure the firewood is purchased locally

One of the mistakes that some homeowners make when buying firewood from a local supplier is not considering the source of the wood. The firewood you buy should be sourced geographically nearby, as well as split on their site. This limits the potential for insects to be spread during transit and means it is exposed to the elements for a shorter time.

Visit the company’s physical site

When you have selected a local firewood supplier, take some time out of your day to visit their supply space and review their processes. You should immediately see the difference between professional companies and those with limited experience in the marketplace. The professional suppliers will be able to provide you with clear information on each piece of wood they provide. They should also be able to answer your questions about the applications for their materials.

Consider pricing carefully

Firewood can become expensive if you don’t have a clear plan for pricing out your purchase. Make sure you understand the differences between the various quality woods on the marketplace and how the quality differences can impact the price. If you’re unsure about the differences, you can call our team at Best Firewood and Mulch directly for more information. We’d be happy to explain how each wood differs and why you might use specific types of wood for each application. Read more about picking the right firewood here.

View their return policy

On some occasions, you might not be happy with the quality of the wood your local firewood supplier provides. In these circumstances, it’s imperative the company has a clear return policy that will allow you to return your wood for a full refund. Find out more about the company’s return policy before investing in their products.

Our team at Best Firewood and Mulch is trusted for our understanding of wood products and their value. To learn more about the quality options in our firewood selection, call now.

As we move further into Fall, the ideal window for purchasing your Winter firewood is closing! Our Northern Illinois weather is changing, and only getting wetter. Wet ground, wet air, and rainfall are all less than optimal for firewood storage.

While we offer our firewood delivery and stacking service year-round, it can become more costly once the ice and snow inevitably arrive. Winter weather and snow on the ground means it’s more difficult and time-consuming to properly stack and store your firewood to keep it in the best condition for burning.

Save time and money by having firewood delivered and stacked before the temperatures drop and the snow flies!

While all of our products are seasoned, firewood will only improve with more time to dry. It’s important to be prepared and have your well-seasoned firewood supply before you need it for the essential task of heating your home.

Read our article about how and why to store firewood outdoors.

Plus, our stock of specialty woods like Cherry, Oak, and Birch won’t last. We have a limited supply of this firewood and it sells out quickly!

Don’t miss your chance to purchase enough to get you through our harsh Chicago winters.

We also offer kiln-dried firewood, which has immediate benefits both for storage and for use:

• Kiln-dried firewood is ready to burn the day it’s delivered
• It can be stored indoors, because the drying process has made it bug- and mold-free
• It has less bark and debris, meaning cleaner storage
• It produces less smoke while burning
• It burns more cleanly, producing less of the creosote that causes dangerous chimney conditions

We know firewood! Best Firewood and Mulch has been serving top-quality hardwood firewood and mulch products to Aurora, Batavia, Geneva, St. Charles, Elgin, Naperville and the greater Chicago area over 35 years. Trust us when we say it’s time to call us (630-851-3062) or click through to order your premium firewood!

Want to Experience True Delight When You Make a Fire?

Imagine coming home on a cold winter evening, stacking up wood in your fireplace, striking a match and having the experience of a cozy crackling fire to enjoy… Or waking up in the morning, stoking the wood stove or the outdoor wood furnace and appreciating the natural warmth of your home that only a roaring fire can bring. What you want in a fire determines the type of firewood you choose, so make sure you pick the right wood.

Density is the difference

The denser the wood, the more wood fiber it has. And the longer your fire will last and the less wood you use. This is why hardwoods, like oak, cherry, hickory, and maple are best for long-burning fires. Softwoods, like pine and softer hardwoods— poplar and alder—are less dense and are best for starting fires (kindling), for fires in a backyard fire pit, or a crackling fire in your fireplace.

Getting the right wood

At Best Firewood and Mulch, we provide a special mix for fire pits and fireplaces consisting of mostly maple and birch. It’s perfect for an evening fire to warm your soul after a hard day’s work or play. This mix burns with the crackling and glow you expect in a fire. This type of fire is perfect for family activities like playing games around the fireplace on chilly evenings or making s’mores.

If you use wood to heat your home or to cook with, we suggest firewood that puts out tons of heat and burns longer. Use our straight oak or an oak/hickory or oak/cherry mix if you want to add scent to your fire or flavor to your food.

Best Firewood makes the best fires

At Best, we season all of our hardwoods and split it ourselves. We’ll come and stack it correctly for you and give you suggestions on how to care for it. That means less work for you and more time to delight in all the fires of your life!

Best Firewood and Mulch has been serving top-quality hardwood and firewood products to Aurora, Batavia, Geneva, St. Charles, Elgin, Naperville and the greater Chicago area for over 35 years.

Make sure to call us or order online now, so you can enjoy the BEST fires in the cooler weather sure to come!

Although it doesn’t feel like Fall just yet, we’re already at the best time of the year to order your Winter’s supply of firewood.

You’ve probably already seen Halloween decorations in the stores — it’s time to get ready for colder months!

Having your firewood delivered and stacked early allows it to continue to properly season, giving you the cleanest and most efficient flame and heat. (Read more about correctly stacking and storing your outdoor firewood supply.)

We always recommend getting this seasonal task done right now, before the temperatures drop and snow is in the air — and on the ground. Avoid the coming elements and be prepared.

Then relax, because your stove or fireplace will be filled and cozy all Winter!

Best Firewood and Mulch is located in Aurora, Illinois, where we’ve given top-quality service— including hardwood firewood and mulch for sale to homeowners and other customers in DeKalb, DuPage, Will, Kendall, and Kane counties— for over 35 years.