The sun is out, the BBQ's lit, and the last thing on your mind is firewood. We get it. But if you own a log burner or open fire, hear us out - because the customers who have the easiest winters are almost never the ones scrambling for logs in between November and...
Month: February 2026
Energy Price Cap Rise: Why Firewood and Wood Burning Still Matter for Home Heating Resilience
The announcement that the UK energy price cap is set to rise again from July 2026 is another difficult reminder of how exposed UK households remain to global energy shocks. From 1 July to 30 September 2026, Ofgem has announced a 13% rise in the energy price cap. For a...
How to Light a Log Burner: Why Softwood First and Hardwood Second Makes All the Difference
If you’ve ever searched for “how to light a log burner” - or wondered why your hardwood logs sometimes smoulder instead of flicker - the answer often comes down to one simple thing: Timing. After more than 10½ years of burning and supplying firewood ourselves, we’ve...
UK Wood Burning Emissions Fall Again in 2024 – What the Data Shows and How to Burn Smarter
If you use a log burner at home, the latest UK emissions data is worth understanding. Released in February 2026, Defra’s 2024 emissions statistics (based on the UK’s National Atmospheric Emissions Inventory, NAEI) show that domestic combustion emissions - including...
12 Cosy Christmas Fireplace Décor & Log Burner Tips for a Safe, Festive Home
There’s something undeniably magical about a roaring log burner at Christmas time. It’s so much more than just the warmth - it’s the whole experience. The soft glow, the gentle crackles, and the way everyone instinctively drifts toward it as if pulled by some...
13 Log Burning Nightmares To Avoid: Your Autumn Guide to a Scare Free Log Fire
As the nights draw in and the air turns crisp, there’s nothing that evokes those feel good cosy vibes than gathering the family around a toasty, crackling log fire. But even experienced log burner owners often fall victim to frightful wood burning mistakes that send...
Are Log Burners Bad For Your Health? Debunking the Wood Burning Myths
If you’ve read the headlines lately, you might have seen claims that wood burning stoves “damage lungs like cigarette smoke.” Sounds alarming, right? But here’s the thing: those headlines are deeply misleading and don’t tell the full story. At The Log People, we...
How to Prepare Your Log Burner for Autumn & Winter
Autumn’s arrived! The nights are drawing in, the air is crisp, and the thought of sitting in front of a roaring log fire is enough to make anyone giddy with excitement. And for good reason! But before you enthusiastically strike that match and set your logs alight,...
How to Reduce Energy Bills: Why Kiln Dried Logs Are Cheaper Than Gas and Electricity
UK energy bills are rising once again, prompting many households to look for cheaper and more sustainable ways to stay warm. Gas and electricity prices remain unpredictable - and in August 2025, Ofgem, the UK energy regulator, confirmed a further 2% increase to the...
BBQing with Wood Instead of Charcoal: A Beginner’s Guide
Summer is finally here - ushering in that innately irresistible temptation to gather family and friends and fire up the barbecue! But if you’ve always used charcoal for your barbecues, why not take things up a notch by BBQing with wood instead of charcoal? Cooking...








