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Safe Firewood Storage for Holiday Lets & Rentals
Safe Firewood Storage for Holiday Lets & Rentals
Running a holiday let or rental with a woodburner or fire pit? Here’s how to safely store your firewood so it stays dry, accessible and guest-ready all year round. Read more...
Why We Only Sell Hardwood — Not Softwood
We only sell hardwood logs at The Logsmith — and for good reason. Discover why hardwood like oak, ash and birch burns hotter, lasts longer, and delivers better value than softwood alternatives. Read more...
How Much Firewood Do I Need for Winter?
How Much Firewood Do I Need for Winter?
Wondering how much firewood to order for the colder months? Here's a clear guide to help you estimate the right amount based on your stove size and usage. Read more...
Firewood for Hospitality & Business Use: What You Need to Know
Firewood for Hospitality & Business Use: What You Need to Know
Running a business that uses firewood? From holiday lets to hotels, here’s what you need to know about sourcing clean, efficient, and consistent firewood. Read more...
Wood-Fired Cooking Tips for Beginners
Wood-Fired Cooking Tips for Beginners
Getting started with a pizza oven or wood-fired BBQ? Discover the best firewood, cooking tips and heat control advice for beginners. Read more...
Our Sustainable Sourcing Promise
Our Sustainable Sourcing Promise
We only sell sustainably sourced firewood — responsibly harvested from well-managed forests and delivered in plastic-free, recyclable packaging. Read more...
Birch, Ash or Oak? What’s the Difference in Firewood Species?
Birch, Ash or Oak? What’s the Difference in Firewood Species?
Not all hardwoods burn the same. Learn how birch, ash and oak differ in burn speed, heat output and performance. Pick the right log for your fire or stove. Read more...
How to Choose the Right Wood for Your Stove or Fire
How to Choose the Right Wood for Your Stove or Fire
A practical guide to choosing the best firewood for woodburners, open fires, and stoves. Learn the differences between oak, ash, birch, briquettes, and kindling to get the most efficient, clean... Read more...
Can You Burn Wood in a Smoke Control Area? What You Need to Know
Can You Burn Wood in a Smoke Control Area? What You Need to Know
Learn what smoke control areas mean for firewood use in the UK. Stay compliant with Ready to Burn certified logs and briquettes from The Logsmith. Read more...
Why Add Kindling to Your Order?
Kindling makes lighting fires faster, cleaner, and more efficient. Here’s why you’ll want to add it to every order. Read more...
The Benefits of Natural Fire Starters
Switch to natural firelighters and avoid chemicals, fumes and mess. Here's why they’re better for your home and the environment. Read more...
Briquettes vs Firewood: What’s the Difference?
Not sure whether to use firewood or briquettes? Here's how to choose based on heat, storage and burn time. Read more...