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Firewood & Stove Guides

Our guides provide tips and advice for stove owners and wood burners. They cover buying logs without overpaying, getting a clean, hot burn from your stove, and staying on the right side of the rules when burning wood at home.

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Regulations,  Advice

Can You Burn Wood in a Smoke Control Area?

Yes, in a DEFRA-exempt appliance. What you can legally burn, what an open fire changes, the £175 to £300 fine, and how to check your address.

Compare the Firewood5 min read
Stacked, dry logs
Advice

How to Store Kiln-Dried Logs

How should you store kiln-dried logs? Our UK guide covers the three principles of good log storage, common mistakes, and why storing outside is fine.

Compare the Firewood3 min read
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Prices,  Buying Guides

Buying Firewood in Bulk: Is It Worth It?

Is buying firewood in bulk worth it? Our guide shows how much you actually save per cubic metre, and when bulk buying makes sense for your household.

Compare the Firewood3 min read
Smouldering fire pit
Buying Guides,  Advice

Which Wood Should I Burn on My Fire Pit?

Which logs are best for your fire pit? Our UK guide covers the best species, what to avoid, softwood use, and why summer is the time to stock up.

Compare the Firewood3 min read
Wood stove with blackened stove glass
Advice

How Do I Clean My Wood Stove Glass?

Cleaning stove glass doesn't need special products. Our guide explains the classic newspaper and ash method, what to avoid, and why glass blackens.

Compare the Firewood3 min read
Stacked logs in a shed
Buying Guides

Which Firewood Should I Buy?

Which hardwood is best for your stove? Compare oak, ash, beech, birch, hornbeam and alder on burn time, ease of lighting and price with our UK guide.

Compare the Firewood3 min read
Burning wood embers
Advice

How to Light a Wood Stove: Top-Down Method

Cleaner lighting, less smoke, and a steady burn - the top-down method flips traditional fire-lighting on its head. Our UK guide shows you how and why.

Compare the Firewood2 min read
A stack of kindling for starting a fire
Advice

How to Start a Wood Burning Stove - Step by Step

Step-by-step UK guide to lighting a wood burning stove: setup, kindling base, airflow control and refuelling tips for an efficient, clean burn.

Compare the Firewood4 min read

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