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Firewood & Heating
10 September 2025
A practical guide to burning firewood efficiently — choosing dry hardwood, storing it well, starting a clean fire, avoiding smoky smouldering and gettin...
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Life in the Hills Guide
Firewood & Heating
2 July 2025
What is the best firewood for heating your home? Learn why moisture, hardwood density, burn style and timber choice matter — plus how Red Gum, Blue Gum ...
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Life in the Hills Guide
Firewood & Heating
2 July 2025
Blue Gum or Red Gum firewood? Compare heat, value, burn characteristics and the benefits of each hardwood — plus when our 50/50 mix might be the best ch...
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Life in the Hills Guide
Firewood & Heating
22 June 2025
Buying firewood online? Learn the seven things to check before ordering — including timber species, seasoning, quantity, measurement, sourcing, delivery...
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Life in the Hills Guide
Firewood & Heating
12 August 2024
Buying firewood by the tonne or cubic metre can be confusing. Learn how weight, volume, moisture, timber density and stacking affect what you are actual...
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Firewood & Heating
13 July 2023
Need Red Gum firewood delivered? See how ordering, weighing and local delivery works from Upper Beaconsfield General Store, including access tips and wh...
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Firewood & Heating
13 July 2023
As the firewood season enters winter, supply becomes more difficult and quality declines. Dry firewood is considered less than 25% moisture content, an...
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