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With energy costs rising and many UK households seeking savings, heating with logs remains a compelling option — but only if the numbers stack up. In this review we use recent data from the Nottingham Energy Partnership’s energy-cost comparison to benchmark the cost of different fuels used to heat homes in the UK.

If you’ve ever pondered the difference between ordinary firewood and the delightful crackle of kiln dried firewood, you’re in the right place. Understanding the secrets behind kiln dried firewood is key to transforming your fire experience. At the heart of this transformation lies one crucial factor: moisture content. Too much moisture can lead to poor combustion, excessive smoke, and an overall lackluster performance. Conversely, kiln dried firewood, meticulously dried to optimal moisture levels, ignites quicker, burns hotter, and provides a consistently better flame. In this article, we’ll delve into the science of moisture content and how it elevates the quality of your firewood. We’ll explore tips for choosing the right kiln dried options, ensuring every gathering around the fire becomes an unforgettable experience. Join us as we unlock the secrets of kiln dried firewood and elevate your cozy evenings to new heights!

Discover the benefits of Hotmax heat logs, a leading choice in sustainable heating and eco logs for wood-burning stoves, fire pits, chimeneas, and campfires. Clean-burning, efficient, and 100% natural – available from Logs Direct in 20kg bags, half pallets, and full pallets.

This blog looks at why buying your firewood in Mammoth bags is beneficial and how it can save you time, money and help reduce your impact on the environment. Our best-selling sized bag of kiln-dried logs explained inside and out.

Ever wondered what the difference is between seasoned wood and kiln dried firewood? Well this blog aims to highlight these differences and explain why you should be using kiln dried logs in your wood burning stove or

Bark Mulch, also known as bark chippings, are a great material to protect your soil borders from moisture and nutrient loss during hot weather. Spreading this natural material over your borders will help trap moisture in the soil therefore keeping your plants, shrubs and trees happy during summer heatwaves. Read on and find out how to get the most from this cheap, easy-to-use and 100% natural material.

This in-depth guide describes what is kindling and how to use it to light a fire. If you have a wood burning stove or fireplace at home or are a keen BBQ'er or camper then this guide is packed full of handy tips on how to use kindling wood to light a fire quickly and easily.

This article guides you through the steps you need to take to season your own firewood at home successfully to ensure you get the best possible firewood for your wood-burning stove or fireplace. Follow these easy steps to guarantee yo get fully seasoned logs each and every time.

Multi-purpose compost is the perfect soil for hanging baskets and pots. This guide answers your questions on how to plant up hanging baskets and pots in May so they are blooming for summer.

Unlock the mysteries of Top Soil and how looking after this important part of your garden can make your life as a gardener easier and ensure your plants, trees and flowers thrive.