Get Ready for Winter: Your Ultimate Fireplace and Fuel Checklist
As the autumn leaves begin to fall and a familiar chill returns to the air, there's no better feeling than the warmth and comfort of a real fire. But a...
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How to Light the Perfect Fire: A Foolproof Step-by-Step Guide
Stop battling smoky, failed fires. This simple, step-by-step method shows you exactly how to light a reliable, long-lasting fire every time—using firelighters, dry kindling and kiln-dried logs. Follow the order,...
Is Oak Good Firewood? Oak Firewood for Burning (Heat, Burn Time & Tips)
Is oak good firewood? Yes, discover why oak firewood reigns supreme! This guide explains if oak is good firewood, detailing its excellent burning properties, long-lasting warmth, and tips for optimal...
Is Ash Good Firewood? Ash Firewood for Burning (Heat, Burn Time & Tips)
Is Ash Good Firewood? Discover why ash is considered an excellent firewood choice! This blog reveals the heat output, burn time, and tips for using ash logs effectively. Is Ash...
Is Birch Good Firewood? Silver Birch Firewood for Burning (Heat, Burn Time & Tips)
Is Birch Good Firewood? Discover why birch is an excellent choice for firewood! Learn about its unique burning properties, best practices for use, and how it excels when paired with...
Dawsons Fuels - Fuelling the UK since 1895
Dawsons Fuels began as a coal merchant in 1895—and five generations later we’re still working from the same Sedbergh goods yard. This nostalgic look back follows our journey from horse-and-cart...
Top ten tips for staying warm this winter
Want a warmer home and lower bills this winter? These 10 simple, low-cost tips make a real difference—layering up, DIY draught-proofing, closing curtains early, stopping chimney heat loss, improving radiator...
Your chimney is not just for smoke this Christmas!
Before you settle in for a cosy Christmas by the fire, run through our quick fireplace checklist—dry Ready to Burn logs, authorised smokeless fuels (where required), delivery tips and simple...
Smokeless Fuel Buying Guide: Best Smokeless Coal & Fuel for Multi-Fuel Stoves & Open Fires
Not sure which smokeless fuel to choose? This guide compares five Ready to Burn favourites—Oxbow Excel, Newheat, Burnwell Blend Plus, Glo Therm and Oxbow Red—so you can match the right...
Heat Logs (Wood Briquettes): Benefits, Best Uses, and Which to Choose
Heat logs (wood briquettes) are a simple way to get reliable, consistent heat from your stove or open fire. In this guide we explain what heat logs are, how they...