Bite-Free Fire Nights: Citronella, Fans & Fire Pit Comfort
Smoke deters some insects, welcomes others — the honest guide to mosquito-free fire pit evenings, from citronella to air movement.
Fire Pits & Outdoor
Backyard fires, fire pits and outdoor living
Wood-Fired Cooking Beyond Pizza: 7 Things to Cook on Live Fire
Steaks, bread, vegetables, desserts — live fire improves almost everything. Seven dishes that make your fire pit or pizza oven work harder.
How to Reduce Fire Smoke in Your Neighbourhood
Good neighbours, good fires: fuel, appliance and technique changes that cut smoke dramatically — without giving up the burn.
Fire Pit Cooking for Beginners: Grills, Coals & Timing
Cooking over a fire pit is easier than you think — the fuel-to-coals timeline, the gear that makes it easy, and what to cook first.
The Best Wood for Fire Pits: Low Smoke, Long Evenings
Fire pit wood has its own rules: short pieces, dry timber and managed flame height. What to burn for warmth without the smoke show.
Firewood for Camping: What to Bring, Buy and Gather
Campfire fuel rules: where to buy near the campsite, why you shouldn’t transport wood far, and what to pack for the perfect fire.
Cast Iron vs Steel Fire Pit: Which Should You Buy?
Cast iron radiates longest, steel heats fastest and costs least — the material comparison that decides which fire pit belongs in your yard.
How to Choose a Fire Pit: Materials, Size & Style Guide
Cast iron or steel? Bowl, square or pedestal? 40cm or 120cm? The complete fire pit buying guide — matched to how you’ll actually use it.
Fire Safety Checklist: Fireplaces, Stoves & Fire Pits
The pre-season and pre-fire checklist that keeps wood fires safe: flues, alarms, clearances, extinguishing and the habits that matter most.
How to Build the Perfect Fire Pit Fire
The fire pit version of everything that matters: the right wood, the right structure, the safety ring — and how to keep the warmth flowing all evening.