I try to do as little splitting as possible. If I can get it in the woodburner door, I don't split it. I try to save the big ones for overnight or when we are both working the same shift & noone will be home for better than 8 hrs. Without being split it doesn't dry out as fast. But I find that what I cut up this spring is usually ready to use in the winter. If I run into some that starts sizzle when burning I know to stay away from that wood for awhile.