No matter how efficient the fuels we use in our fireplaces are, there will always be some ash left over when we have finished enjoying a fire. Luckily recycling doesn’t just apply to plastic cartons and cans. As wood ash is so rich in important minerals like calcium carbonate and potassium, there are all sorts […]

For hundreds of years before television, living rooms were arranged around the fireplace. On winter evenings it was the main source of light and heat in the home, and where the family naturally gathered. These days, with the rise of personal tablets and internet TV, and with modern flat screen TVs being far less imposing […]

We can’t deny it, there’s something rather alluring about the sight and sound of a crackling fire.  It just exudes a sense of warmth and cosiness. Never one to miss a trick, Netflix has recently cashed in on this phenomenon offering its paying viewers hours of footage featuring cracking log fires; presumably an innovative life […]

A fireplace or wood burner is a fantastic addition to any property, providing warmth, ambiance and a focal point for the home. With proper maintenance your fireplace will give you decades of happy use. Along with the regular sweeping of ash and cleaning of the hearth and surround, it is also crucial that you keep […]

Along with proper installation and regular maintenance, one of the most important parts of using a fireplace or wood burner safely is to ensure that fires are put out completely when you have finished with them. Even a fire that has died right down could still send out a spark that could land on your […]

One of our favourite parts of camping is sitting around a campfire under the stars socialising with family and friends. Perhaps it satisfies our primal desire for warmth and companionship, or maybe it’s just the wine and marshmallows! Either way, if you want to enjoy the campfire experience safely and legally in your own back […]

Exposed brick fireplaces were all the rage in the 80’s and can still look great in the right property, but if you are after a sleeker and more modern look without doing any major refurbishment then your best bet may be to paint your fireplace. Whether you have a gas fireplace that puts out limited […]

A wood burning stove is a fantastic addition to any home. Apart from the obvious warmth, light and ambiance that it brings, it also adds value to a property. A recent article in the national press suggested that it could add as much as 5% to the total value. While you don’t have to submit […]

When most people think of buying a wood burning stove, they envisage logs crackling away, giving off warmth and creating a cosy ambiance on a cold winter’s night. For other buyers, aesthetics may be less important than the heat that is generated by their stoves. Or they may want the flexibility to burn different types […]

All the logs that we sell here at Firewood Centre are kiln dried. This means that they have had their moisture content reduced in a controlled way to between 10 and 15% of the logs’ volume, which is considered extremely low by industry standards. This makes them ideal for burning in wood burning stoves and […]