RETRO FIREWOOD / THE WOODSHED
THE Woodshed
THE RETRO FIREWOOD GUIDE TO BUYING, BURNING & ENJOYING GREAT FIREWOOD IN ATLANTA

Welcome to The Woodshed — your go-to resource for everything firewood. Whether you're new to burning wood or a seasoned pro, we're here to help you choose the right species, store it properly, and get the most out of every fire. From the science of seasoning to the art of stacking, we cover it all. And yes, we're partial to oak, hickory, and cherry — the classics that never let you down.

At Retro Firewood, we believe great firewood should be easy to find, honestly sourced, and delivered with care. Because a good fire isn't just about warmth — it's about doing things the way it used to be.
Hickory vs. Cherry vs. Oak for Smoking: What Pitmasters Actually Choose in 2026
Hickory vs. Cherry vs. Oak for Smoking: What Pitmasters Actually Choose in 2026
Roughly 80% of U.S. homeowners now own a grill or smoker, up from 64% in 2019, according to the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association (Mordor Intelligence, 2025). With that boom... Read more...
Choosing Firewood: The Complete Guide for Your Home in 2026
Choosing Firewood: The Complete Guide for Your Home in 2026
Key Takeaways Oak and hickory deliver 24-29 million BTU per cord, making them the top choices for home heating (Utah State University Extension) Seasoned hardwood should have 20% or less... Read more...
Firewood Delivery in Atlanta: What to Know Before You Order in 2026
Firewood Delivery in Atlanta: What to Know Before You Order in 2026
There's a reason Atlanta homeowners are lighting more fires than ever. With mild winters and an outdoor culture that stretches deep into October and November, a well-stocked rack of firewood... Read more...
Firewood Delivery in East Cobb, GA: Kiln-Dried and Stacked Where You Want It
Firewood Delivery in East Cobb, GA: Kiln-Dried and Stacked Where You Want It
Big house, big backyard, and often more than one place to burn. That’s East Cobb. A great-room fireplace, a terrace-level hearth downstairs, and a fire pit out back — sometimes... Read more...
Firewood Delivery in Decatur, GA: Kiln-Dried, Stacked, and Placed
Firewood Delivery in Decatur, GA: Kiln-Dried, Stacked, and Placed
A cord of “seasoned” oak, dropped at the curb of a Winnona Park bungalow on a Saturday morning. Half of it soaked through by the next afternoon storm. That pile... Read more...
Firewood Delivery in Charlotte, NC: Kiln-Dried Wood, Stacked Where You Want It
Firewood Delivery in Charlotte, NC: Kiln-Dried Wood, Stacked Where You Want It
The Queen City gets a real winter. Not Minnesota real — but cold snaps that send everyone reaching for the fireplace, from the old bungalows in Dilworth to the new... Read more...
Lake House Firewood Delivery: Oconee, Keowee, Burton, Norman & Beyond
Lake House Firewood Delivery: Oconee, Keowee, Burton, Norman & Beyond
You bought the lake house for the weekends—the dock, the sunsets, the fire pit after dark. What you didn’t buy was a second weekend job hauling wet logs, stacking a... Read more...
Sandy Springs & Dunwoody Firewood Delivery, Kiln-Dried
Sandy Springs & Dunwoody Firewood Delivery, Kiln-Dried
A half-cord of oak sliding into the side yard of a Mount Vernon ranch on a Tuesday morning. A rack of cherry tucked beside a new-build townhome off City Springs... Read more...
When Should You Order Firewood? A Southeast Seasonal Timing Guide
When Should You Order Firewood? A Southeast Seasonal Timing Guide
Here’s a number that surprises most homeowners: about 1.68 million US households heat primarily with wood, and that figure barely moves when temperatures do — but firewood orders spike almost... Read more...
Best Wood for a Wood-Fired Pizza Oven (And How to Get Cooking Wood Delivered)
Best Wood for a Wood-Fired Pizza Oven (And How to Get Cooking Wood Delivered)
Here’s a number that surprises most first-time pizza-oven owners: a proper Neapolitan pizza bakes in 60 to 90 seconds at 800-900°F (Fontana Forni). No home wall oven gets close. The... Read more...
How to Store Firewood the Right Way (After It's Delivered)
How to Store Firewood the Right Way (After It's Delivered)
Here’s a number that surprises most people: freshly cut “green” wood can hold 100% moisture content or more, meaning half its weight is water (Cornell Cooperative Extension). Kiln-dried wood has... Read more...
Where Can You Get Firewood Delivered in Johns Creek, Georgia?
Where Can You Get Firewood Delivered in Johns Creek, Georgia?
Wet wood is the reason your fire hisses, smokes, and refuses to catch. Wood burns best between 15% and 20% moisture, and anything above that wastes heat boiling off water... Read more...