>>866425>My new place has room for a fireplace outside so I wanted to collect some wood to have fires in the winterIn that case, just buy it.
Here in metro Detroit, one can get a face cord of split seasoned hardwood for under $100, delivered right up your driveway.
Buy or build a firewood rack out of 2x4s and they'll help you unload and stack it and you'll be done in 15mins.