Everything about firewood
Choosing the right kiln dried logs is essential for achieving a clean, efficient, and legally compliant burn in any wood stove or open fire. Discover in-depth guides covering everything from comparing hardwood species and understanding moisture content to mastering outdoor storage in the damp British climate. Master the best burning practices to maximise heat output, reduce harmful smoke, and protect heating appliances all winter long.
What does the 'Ready to Burn' law mean for your wood stove?In this guide, we break down exactly what the rules mean, why traditional 'wet wood' was banned, and how to ensure your home stays warm and fully compliant this winter.
Oak vs Birch vs Ash: Best Firewood for UK Winters?To help you get the most out of your heating budget, this guide compares the unique burning characteristics of each hardwood, ensuring you choose the perfect logs for your lifestyle.
Can you burn kiln dried logs in a UK Smoke Control Area?In this guide, we explain the legal requirements for burning wood in a Smoke Control Area and why choosing the right fuel is essential to remain compliant.
Understanding UK firewood volumesIn this guide, we break down the most common measurement methods to ensure you can buy your winter fuel with complete confidence.
How to light a log burnerA step-by-step guide to lighting your log burner quickly and cleanly with the top-down method.
How to store and stack your logs?Damp logs are hard to light, smoke more, and give off less heat. Here's how to keep yours in top condition.
How to get the most heat from your log burnerIf your fire looks lively but the room never quite warms up, you're probably losing heat somewhere in this list. Let's fix that.
Best firewood to burn: A buyer's guideThe "best" log really depends on what you want from your fire — a quick, cheerful blaze or a slow, all-evening burn. Here's how the main woods compare so you can choose with confidence.
Best wood for a pizza oven: What to burnGet the wood right and you'll hit those blistering, leopard-spotted crusts in a couple of minutes. Here's what to use.
Hardwood vs Softwood: Which burns better?The ideal set-up uses both — softwood to start, hardwood to keep it going. Here's what actually separates the two, so you know when to reach for which.
Oak firewood: heat, burn time and buying tipsIf you love a fire you can light and then forget about for a couple of hours, oak is your wood. Here's how to get the best from it.
Ash Firewood: Why it's a burning favouriteIf you want a single, reliable log that simply does the job, ash is a brilliant place to start. Here's what makes ash such a well-loved firewood, and how to burn it at its best.
Is birch good firewood?It catches easily, burns bright with a pleasant scent, and even burns reasonably well when it's not perfectly seasoned. Here's everything you need to know about burning birch.
Beech firewood: great heat and a steady burnBeech is a dense hardwood that burns hot with a lovely steady flame — a top pick if heat output is what you're after. Here's how beech and hornbeam perform, and how to get the most from them.