The Ember Peak Journal

Firewood Tips, Guides & Stories

Everything we know about wood, fire and keeping warm — 60 practical guides, researched and written by people who burn it for a living.

Firewood Fundamentals

Buying Guides

Lighting & Technique

Hearth & Accessories

Fire Pits & Outdoor Living

BBQ & Wood-Fired Cooking

Seasonal Living

Shop by Goal

Buyer Guides: Choosing & Ordering Firewood

Every fire, every quantity, every way we deliver — one honest page each.

Tested below 20% moisture, guaranteed in writing.

Free over $1,000 · flat $50 below · tracked courier or bulk truck.

Half-tonne to three-tonne loads, per-kilo pricing.

Full cord vs face cord vs weight-based loads.

Dense wood that burns hotter, longer.

The honest answer on paying for a kiln.

Low-smoke hardwood for backyard fires.

Clean burns and clear glass by the hearth.

Overnight coaling for serious heat.

Leadville yard, nationwide courier, international.

250 kg scoops loaded while you wait.

Local truck service from our own yard.

Bush cords, face cords and stacked cubic metres.

Bulk bags, barrow bags and Ready to Burn.

Ironbark loads, bags and heater wood.

Firewood Tips, Guides & Stories

Firewood Fundamentals

Your First Firewood Order: The Complete Beginner’s Guide

Do I Need a Firewood Moisture Meter? (Yes, and Here’s Why)

The Maths of Bulk Firewood: Why Bigger Loads Cost Less Per Fire

Firewood Packs Explained: Which Bundle Fits Your Fire?

Kindling vs Firelighters: Do You Really Need Both?

Is Burning Firewood Sustainable? How Wood Heat Actually Compares

10 Firewood Storage Ideas for Indoors and Out

How to Season Your Own Firewood: A Complete Guide

How to Keep a Wood Stove Burning Overnight

How to Tell If Firewood Is Seasoned: 5 Simple Tests

How to Store Firewood So It Stays Dry (Indoor & Outdoor Guide)

Double Split Firewood: The Best Wood for Pizza Ovens & Small Stoves

Ironbark Firewood: Why It Burns Hotter and Longer Than Almost Anything

Hardwood vs Softwood Firewood: Which Burns Better (and Why)

Cord vs Tonne: How Firewood Is Really Measured (and What You’re Paying For)

How Much Firewood Do I Need for Winter? (Tonnes, Loads & Sizing Guide)

Seasoned vs Kiln-Dried Firewood: Which Should You Buy?

Firewood Moisture Content Explained: Why 20% Is the Magic Number

What Is the Best Firewood to Burn? Species, Seasoning & Heat Compared

Buying Guides

Your First Firewood Order: The Complete Beginner’s Guide

Do I Need a Firewood Moisture Meter? (Yes, and Here’s Why)

Firewood Delivery: What to Expect on the Day

The Maths of Bulk Firewood: Why Bigger Loads Cost Less Per Fire

Firewood Packs Explained: Which Bundle Fits Your Fire?

The Best Gloves for Firewood: Splitting, Stacking & Stoking

The Winter Home Heating Checklist (Wood Fire Edition)

Firewood Rack Buying Guide: Sizes, Styles & Placement

The Best Fireplace Tool Set: What to Look For

The Best Time to Buy Firewood: A Month-by-Month Guide

Cast Iron vs Steel Fire Pit: Which Should You Buy?

How to Choose a Fire Pit: Materials, Size & Style Guide

The Best Kindling and Firelighters: A Buyer’s Guide

Wood Heater vs Open Fireplace: Which Heats Better?

Firewood Delivery Near Me: How to Find a Great Local Supplier

Why You Should Buy Firewood in Summer (Not When It Gets Cold)

Where to Buy Firewood Online: A Buyer’s Checklist

The Firewood Buying Guide: 7 Things to Check Before You Order

Ironbark Firewood: Why It Burns Hotter and Longer Than Almost Anything

Cord vs Tonne: How Firewood Is Really Measured (and What You’re Paying For)

How Much Firewood Do I Need for Winter? (Tonnes, Loads & Sizing Guide)

Seasoned vs Kiln-Dried Firewood: Which Should You Buy?

What Is the Best Firewood to Burn? Species, Seasoning & Heat Compared

Lighting & Technique

Kindling vs Firelighters: Do You Really Need Both?

Creosote Removal: What Works (and What Doesn’t)

How to Clean Wood Stove Glass (and Keep It Clean)

How to Split Firewood Safely: Technique, Tools & Setup

The Best Kindling and Firelighters: A Buyer’s Guide

How to Prevent Chimney Fires: Creosote, Causes & Cures

How to Season Your Own Firewood: A Complete Guide

First Fire of the Season: The 7-Point Checklist

Fire Safety Checklist: Fireplaces, Stoves & Fire Pits

How to Light a Pizza Oven: Step-by-Step to 400°C

The Best Wood for Pizza Ovens: A Complete Fuel Guide

How to Build the Perfect Fire Pit Fire

The Upside-Down Fire Method: Light It Once, Walk Away

How to Light a Fire: The Method That Works Every Time

Why Does My Fire Smoke So Much? 5 Causes & Fixes

Hearth & Accessories

Wood Heater Fans: Do They Actually Work?

The Best Gloves for Firewood: Splitting, Stacking & Stoking

Fireplace Safety for Kids and Pets: The Complete Setup

Creosote Removal: What Works (and What Doesn’t)

Firewood Rack Buying Guide: Sizes, Styles & Placement

Safe Ash Removal: The 24-Hour Rule and Other Essentials

How to Clean Wood Stove Glass (and Keep It Clean)

The Best Fireplace Tool Set: What to Look For

How to Split Firewood Safely: Technique, Tools & Setup

Fire Pits & Outdoor Living

Bite-Free Fire Nights: Citronella, Fans & Fire Pit Comfort

Wood-Fired Cooking Beyond Pizza: 7 Things to Cook on Live Fire

How to Reduce Fire Smoke in Your Neighbourhood

Fire Pit Cooking for Beginners: Grills, Coals & Timing

The Best Wood for Fire Pits: Low Smoke, Long Evenings

Firewood for Camping: What to Bring, Buy and Gather

Cast Iron vs Steel Fire Pit: Which Should You Buy?

How to Choose a Fire Pit: Materials, Size & Style Guide