When it comes to heating your home, different woods perform differently in terms of burn time, heat output (BTU value), ease of lighting, and aroma. Here’s what you can expect:
 
Pine – Quick to ignite, making it excellent for kindling and starting fires. Burns hot but fast with more frequent tending required. Produces a pleasant, resinous aroma but more creosote, so it’s best used for short fires or as a fire starter rather than primary heat.
 
Pinion (Piñon) – A favorite for outdoor fireplaces and chimineas. Burns hot with a steady flame, gives off a distinct, rich pine-like aroma that naturally repels mosquitoes. Produces more smoke than hardwoods, but creates a cozy, aromatic atmosphere.
 
Hardwood Mix – A blend of dense hardwoods like Locust, Ash, Elm. Provides long-lasting heat, balanced coaling, and steady performance. Great for everyday home heating with a mix of burn times depending on the woods in the bundle.
 
Kiln-Dried Oak –  Burns hotter and longer than softwoods with very little smoke or creosote due to the kiln-drying process. Produces excellent coals that radiate heat for hours, making it one of the best choices for efficient home heating.
 
Oak (Air-Dried/Seasoned) – The gold standard for firewood. Dense and slow-burning with high BTUs, oak provides consistent, long-lasting heat and excellent coaling. Takes longer to season than softer woods, but once ready, it’s ideal for overnight burns in wood stoves and fireplaces.
 
Cedar - known for its distinct, slightly sweet, woodsy aroma, created by its natural oils. When burned, it fills the air with a comforting scent while producing minimal ash and a long-lasting, even burn.