The Ember Peak Journal
Firewood Tips, Guides & Stories
Everything we know about wood, fire and keeping warm — 37 practical guides, researched and written by people who burn it for a living.
14 guides
Firewood Fundamentals
Firewood Fundamentals
Is Burning Firewood Sustainable? How Wood Heat Actually Compares
Firewood Fundamentals
10 Firewood Storage Ideas for Indoors and Out
Firewood Fundamentals
How to Season Your Own Firewood: A Complete Guide
Firewood Fundamentals
How to Keep a Wood Stove Burning Overnight
Firewood Fundamentals
How to Tell If Firewood Is Seasoned: 5 Simple Tests
Firewood Fundamentals
How to Store Firewood So It Stays Dry (Indoor & Outdoor Guide)
Firewood Fundamentals
Double Split Firewood: The Best Wood for Pizza Ovens & Small Stoves
Firewood Fundamentals
Ironbark Firewood: Why It Burns Hotter and Longer Than Almost Anything
Firewood Fundamentals
Hardwood vs Softwood Firewood: Which Burns Better (and Why)
Firewood Fundamentals
Cord vs Tonne: How Firewood Is Really Measured (and What You’re Paying For)
Firewood Fundamentals
How Much Firewood Do I Need for Winter? (Tonnes, Loads & Sizing Guide)
Firewood Fundamentals
Seasoned vs Kiln-Dried Firewood: Which Should You Buy?
Firewood Fundamentals
Firewood Moisture Content Explained: Why 20% Is the Magic Number
Firewood Fundamentals
What Is the Best Firewood to Burn? Species, Seasoning & Heat Compared
14 guides
Buying Guides
Buying Guides
The Best Time to Buy Firewood: A Month-by-Month Guide
Buying Guides
Cast Iron vs Steel Fire Pit: Which Should You Buy?
Buying Guides
How to Choose a Fire Pit: Materials, Size & Style Guide
Buying Guides
The Best Kindling and Firelighters: A Buyer’s Guide
Buying Guides
Wood Heater vs Open Fireplace: Which Heats Better?
Buying Guides
Firewood Delivery Near Me: How to Find a Great Local Supplier
Buying Guides
Why You Should Buy Firewood in Summer (Not When It Gets Cold)
Buying Guides
Where to Buy Firewood Online: A Buyer’s Checklist
Buying Guides
The Firewood Buying Guide: 7 Things to Check Before You Order
Buying Guides
Ironbark Firewood: Why It Burns Hotter and Longer Than Almost Anything
Buying Guides
Cord vs Tonne: How Firewood Is Really Measured (and What You’re Paying For)
Buying Guides
How Much Firewood Do I Need for Winter? (Tonnes, Loads & Sizing Guide)
Buying Guides
Seasoned vs Kiln-Dried Firewood: Which Should You Buy?
Buying Guides
What Is the Best Firewood to Burn? Species, Seasoning & Heat Compared
11 guides
Lighting & Technique
Lighting & Technique
The Best Kindling and Firelighters: A Buyer’s Guide
Lighting & Technique
How to Prevent Chimney Fires: Creosote, Causes & Cures
Lighting & Technique
How to Season Your Own Firewood: A Complete Guide
Lighting & Technique
First Fire of the Season: The 7-Point Checklist
Lighting & Technique
Fire Safety Checklist: Fireplaces, Stoves & Fire Pits
Lighting & Technique
How to Light a Pizza Oven: Step-by-Step to 400°C
Lighting & Technique
The Best Wood for Pizza Ovens: A Complete Fuel Guide
Lighting & Technique
How to Build the Perfect Fire Pit Fire
Lighting & Technique
The Upside-Down Fire Method: Light It Once, Walk Away
Lighting & Technique
How to Light a Fire: The Method That Works Every Time
Lighting & Technique
Why Does My Fire Smoke So Much? 5 Causes & Fixes
5 guides
Fire Pits & Outdoor Living
Fire Pits & Outdoor Living
Firewood for Camping: What to Bring, Buy and Gather
Fire Pits & Outdoor Living
Cast Iron vs Steel Fire Pit: Which Should You Buy?
Fire Pits & Outdoor Living
How to Choose a Fire Pit: Materials, Size & Style Guide
Fire Pits & Outdoor Living
Fire Safety Checklist: Fireplaces, Stoves & Fire Pits
Fire Pits & Outdoor Living
How to Build the Perfect Fire Pit Fire
5 guides
BBQ & Wood-Fired Cooking
BBQ & Wood-Fired Cooking
How to Use Smoking Chips: Soaking, Foil Pouches & Timing
BBQ & Wood-Fired Cooking
Charcoal vs Wood for BBQ: Which Should You Cook Over?
BBQ & Wood-Fired Cooking
The Best Wood for Smoking Meat: Pairing Wood to Protein
BBQ & Wood-Fired Cooking
How to Light a Pizza Oven: Step-by-Step to 400°C
BBQ & Wood-Fired Cooking
The Best Wood for Pizza Ovens: A Complete Fuel Guide
3 guides
Seasonal Living
Seasonal Living
The Best Time to Buy Firewood: A Month-by-Month Guide
Seasonal Living
The Firewood Lover’s Holiday Gift Guide
Seasonal Living
10 Firewood Storage Ideas for Indoors and Out
New guides publish regularly — plus quick answers in the 50-question FAQs. Browse the firewood range or full shop anytime.