After two days in the heated cubby, the same log dropped from 24% to 9% humidity, which is great.

But of course that's just the exposed end, which dries fastest. So I got curious and cut it in half. Inside: 15% -- generally the maximum recommended moisture level for firewood. Good to burn!

If you don't have a moisture meter, you can also toss a sample log onto some hot embers and observe. If it makes sizzling sounds or even seeps water at the ends it's far too moist.

If it ignites and burns well initially but then leaves a "core" that doesn't want to burn right, it still had too much moisture on the inside.

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