Best way to move the wood from the pile to my house?

[Ziprich]

My setup is a little different this year. My wood is in the back yard, maybe 50 yards from my back door. Then I go in through the breezeway, in my side door then down the basement steps. I dont have any other way in the basement besides this. I was looking for a cart or wagon, anything that will make this easier. Last year I just loaded trash barrels and carried them down. My pile was beside the house, so now since I have further to carry the barrels I'm looking for a smarter way. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

 

[WellSeasoned]

I saw this cart from another member here on hearth. May work in your situation, from the stack, into the house, and carefully down the steps. The only other thing you need is time. Good luck!

 

[JP11]

You wouldn't by chance have a basement window that you could put a chute in?

Just a thought.

 

[jackatc1]

I use a wheelbarrow. Even when stacking if I have to move more than three steps
From the pile.
I can load fast, move a full load to the stack and proceed from a more comfortable position.

 

[bmblank]

One of those garden wagons works awesome. Can just about move half a face. I've got a basement door so i can roll it right up next to my boiler.

 

[Jon1270]

I've got one of these utility sleds, and it works well on snow, grass or dirt.

 

[maple1]

Don't know what your steps look like, but either throw something down over them for a ramp (make something out of plywood & 2x's?), or use a chute (you don't have a basement window?). Don't even need a chute if you want to just throw it in thru the window then go in & pile it. A sled like suggested above might work too, load it up at the wood pile & don't stop until you're down in the basement where it's going.

If I had to carry all my wood up or down steps, I think I would give up burning wood.

 

[dave_376]

I have to haul my wood 50 yards to the deck then up 4 steps and the into the house. I use something like this which I picked up a harbor freight http://www.closertonature.com/emergency/images/FirewoodCart2.jpg.
It works great except that It won't fit through the door to the house.

 

[Jon1270]

. I use something like this which I picked up a harbor freight http://www.closertonature.com/emergency/images/FirewoodCart2.jpg.

That looks like one I've been imagining but didn't know existed. I have stairs to cope with too, and small wheels don't work so well on steps.

 

[Backwoods Savage]

For going down the steps, the cart that dave_376 has attached is one of the best. The biggest reason is the size of the wheels. They will do so much better than the smaller wheels. And don't forget, you don't have to load that thing to the top. Take only what you are comfortable handling.

 

[Backwoods Savage]

That looks like one I've been imagining but didn't know existed. I have stairs to cope with too, and small wheels don't work so well on steps.

Jon, you type faster than I do.

 

[CMAG]

appliance type hand truck is best for stairs and tight spaces

 

[PapaDave]

Get someone else to do it.

 

[CMAG]

Get someone else to do it.

A man with a plan

 

[HDRock]

I've got one of these utility sleds, and it works well on snow, grass or dirt.

I also use one of those or depending on how much I want to bring up, one of these

 

[PapaDave]

A man with a plan

Except that it doesn't work around here.

 

[NortheastAl]

This is one I happened to look at last night. It'll fit through a 24" door opening. Notches, but made in the USA.

Was looking at carts till 1am last night and I still am confused about which one to get.

http://www.amazon.com/Carts-Vermont-Super-Chuck-Firewood/dp/B000Y17O7C

 

[NortheastAl]

I also use one of those or depending on how much I want to bring up, one of these
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I like that garden cart for moving wood around. Don't think it will do well in snow, though. The largest wheel size I've seen is 10".

 

[HDRock]

I like that garden cart for moving wood around. Don't think it will do well in snow, though. The largest wheel size I've seen is 10".

The buggy works good in 2-3 inches of snow, wheels are 13" but, I have to shovel or blow a path when it gets deep anyway

 

[Gasifier]

Get someone else to do it.

This is a good idea. I have hired a couple of young nephews a few times when I had no other help. Just for the move of all the wood in under cover in the fall, like October. Or if I have a big yard/landscaping job. What you can do in one afternoon with two or three teen agers is surprising! For a little money it can be done in no time! Then you can move on to the next project you can tackle by yourself.

 

[Jon1270]

This is one I happened to look at last night. It'll fit through a 24" door opening. Notches, but made in the USA. Was looking at carts till 1am last night and I still am confused about which one to get. http://www.amazon.com/Carts-Vermont-Super-Chuck-Firewood/dp/B000Y17O7C

$49 cheaper if you go directly to the manufacturer's site.

 

[Backwoods Savage]

This is one I happened to look at last night. It'll fit through a 24" door opening. Notches, but made in the USA.

Was looking at carts till 1am last night and I still am confused about which one to get.

http://www.amazon.com/Carts-Vermont-Super-Chuck-Firewood/dp/B000Y17O7C

Al, those work good and for many things besides firewood. Even for those who burn pellets. And if a fellow wants, he could remove that plywood and load it down low. I'm sure there is a point though where you could load too much and it might be a bit more work than you wanted. The biggest thing I think are the size of the wheels. That makes moving it much easier.

 

[Gasifier]

Will your wife let you tow a trailer up and down the stairs?

 

[Gasifier]

Well you screw some boards down on top of the stairs, of course. So it ain't so bumpy in all.

 

[NortheastAl]

Al, those work good and for many things besides firewood. Even for those who burn pellets. And if a fellow wants, he could remove that plywood and load it down low. I'm sure there is a point though where you could load too much and it might be a bit more work than you wanted. The biggest thing I think are the size of the wheels. That makes moving it much easier.

Dennis, they had demo videos with pellets, bags of concrete, and wood, of course. It runs about $200. Although I did see it on other sites for less. The large wheels are key, like you said.