The Ember Peak Journal
Firewood Tips, Guides & Stories
Everything we know about wood, fire and keeping warm — 25 practical guides, researched and written by people who burn it for a living.
11 guides
Firewood Fundamentals
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
8 guides
Lighting & Technique
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
2 guides
Fire Pits & Outdoor Living
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
8 guides
Buying Guides
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
New guides publish regularly — plus quick answers in the 50-question FAQs. Browse the firewood range or full shop anytime.