Stories & Guides

Wood-burning stove with a steady fire, clean glass, stacked firewood and kindling in a calm winter living room.
Janis VitolsDec 23, 2025
Winter exposes shortcuts. Once the fire is lit and the door is closed, only the quiet details matter. These are the things customers kept noticing, the small signals that make winter fires work without effort.
The large stone fireplace with a wood burning stove and Ecofuel firewood and kindling sitting in front of the fire
Janis VitolsNov 07, 2025
From Finnish engineers to Kenyan makers and Japanese monks, the world still burns wood, just in different ways. 10 Places Keeping the Fire Alive in 2025 explores how firewood is being reinvented across cultures, from cleaner, smarter, and with more respect for the forests it comes from.
Ancient Samhain bonfire in rural Ireland
Janis VitolsOct 17, 2025
Long before carved pumpkins and party lights, people in Ireland gathered on windswept hills to mark the turning of the year.
Janis Vitols at B&Q Store Ireland handling EcoBriquettes
Janis VitolsMar 27, 2025
In January 2025, I was privileged to visit every B&Q store (our stockist) across Ireland...