Firewood
8 Ways to Heat Your Home More Sustainably Using Your Wood Burner
Using a woodburner doesn’t have to come at the expense of the environment. With the right fuel choices and a few simple changes to how you light, load and maintain your stove, you can enjoy efficient, reliable heat while reducing emissions and waste. These practical hints and tips will help you get the most from your woodburner in a cleaner, more sustainable way.
How Windy Weather (and Other Weather Conditions) Affect Lighting a Wood-Burning Stove
Lighting a wood-burning stove should be simple, but the weather outside can make a bigger difference than many homeowners realise. Wind, cold air, rain, and changes in air pressure can all affect how your stove draws, sometimes causing smoke to spill back into the room or making fires difficult to start. Understanding how different weather conditions impact your chimney and flue can help you avoid backdrafts, improve efficiency, and keep your home warm and safe all year round.
Are Logs Cheaper Than Gas or Electric Heating? (UK 2025)
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.
Kiln Dried Logs - Unlocking The Secret Of Moisture Content
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!
Hotmax Heat Logs - The Smart and Sustainable Choice for Clean Heating at Home
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.
The Smart Choice: Buying Kiln Dried Logs in Mammoth Bags - And Why It Pays To Do So
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.
Kiln Dried Firewood; The Smart Choice For Your Wood Burner
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
Kindling - What is it and how to use it to light a fire.
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.
How to Season Firewood in the UK; The Ultimate Guide
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.
Birch Wood - Top 5 Benefits of This Popular Firewood
Birch Wood is extremely popular as a firewood thanks to many benefits which we explore in detail in this article.