This knowledge would go completely extinct if it weren’t for blogs like this that taught the skill well, and encouraged adventurous souls to go to the woods and give it a go! If you find that you are burning through your firewood too quickly, this is a great alternative to try. They do expand slightly, so place them carefully in the fire so they don’t expand onto the glass window or hearth.

When used properly, wood is a 100% renewable, carbon-neutral source of energy which is cheaper and more eco-friendly than gas or other alternatives.

And as long as the top log is as thick as a capercaille, then it should keep you warm all night… Benefiting from the warmth of the fire and melting snow for water. From smokeless coal to eco-friendly coffee logs, enjoy controlled flames and heat whether you stay cozy indoors or spend a warm summer evening in the garden.

Kiln-dried logs with less than 20% moisture are best for your log burner because your fire will start easily, the logs will burn hotter and for longer, and you will minimise the smoke emitted, which is much better for your health! Most imported wood sold in the UK comes from Eastern Europe meaning it needs to travel 1,500 – 3,000km to get to the UK seller, on top of the miles from the UK seller to your door! Once a fire is established and there is some heat in the base of the fire, it should be fuelled with hardwood to maintain a slow burning fire with a good heat output.

Fire logs made from coffee grounds have, not only a clean burn, but a rich aroma – and emit 50-70% less carbon monoxide. Softwood kindling is therefore best used to get a fire started, the resinous and fibrous nature of softwood helping it to burn from cold. No matter how large or small, a kiln-dried log bag will serve the purpose it's purchased for, providing an efficient, value for money solution to the problem of finding the right fuel. No matter how large or small, a kiln-dried log bag will serve the purpose it’s purchased for, providing an efficient, value for money solution to the problem of finding the right fuel.