The Cedar Journal

Cedar Firewood: The Complete Guide to Burning C...

Updated March 2026 — Written by the crew at DoubleTree Forest Products, who've been harvesting and processing incense cedar since 2006. Cedar firewood doesn't get the respect it deserves. Walk...

Cedar Firewood: The Complete Guide to Burning C...

Updated March 2026 — Written by the crew at DoubleTree Forest Products, who've been harvesting and processing incense cedar since 2006. Cedar firewood doesn't get the respect it deserves. Walk...

Are Cedar Chips Safe for Cats and Dogs? What Pe...

Updated March 2026 — Written by the team at DoubleTree Forest Products, who harvest and process incense cedar in the mountains of the western USA. If you're a pet owner...

Are Cedar Chips Safe for Cats and Dogs? What Pe...

Updated March 2026 — Written by the team at DoubleTree Forest Products, who harvest and process incense cedar in the mountains of the western USA. If you're a pet owner...

The 7 Best Woods to Burn in a Fire Pit (Ranked by a Professional Forester)

The 7 Best Woods to Burn in a Fire Pit (Ranked ...

I've been a professional forester in the Sierra Nevada since 2006. I've burned just about every species of wood that grows in California — and plenty that don't. I've burned...

The 7 Best Woods to Burn in a Fire Pit (Ranked ...

I've been a professional forester in the Sierra Nevada since 2006. I've burned just about every species of wood that grows in California — and plenty that don't. I've burned...

Fatwood vs Cedar Kindling: Which Fire Starter Actually Works Better?

Fatwood vs Cedar Kindling: Which Fire Starter A...

You're standing in front of the fireplace with two options: a stick of fatwood and a piece of cedar kindling. Both claim to start fires fast. Both are natural. But...

Fatwood vs Cedar Kindling: Which Fire Starter A...

You're standing in front of the fireplace with two options: a stick of fatwood and a piece of cedar kindling. Both claim to start fires fast. Both are natural. But...

Cedar Firewood: Why It's the Best Wood You've Never Burned

Cedar Firewood: Why It's the Best Wood You've N...

Most firewood is background noise. You stack it, burn it, forget it. Cedar firewood is different — it's the one that makes people stop and say "what is THAT?" If...

Cedar Firewood: Why It's the Best Wood You've N...

Most firewood is background noise. You stack it, burn it, forget it. Cedar firewood is different — it's the one that makes people stop and say "what is THAT?" If...

How to Start a Perfect Fire in Under 3 Minutes (Hint: It's Not About the Logs)

How to Start a Perfect Fire in Under 3 Minutes ...

You're crouched in front of the fireplace with a crumpled newspaper, a lighter, and a prayer. Ten minutes later you've got a smoky mess, singed knuckles, and zero fire. Sound...

How to Start a Perfect Fire in Under 3 Minutes ...

You're crouched in front of the fireplace with a crumpled newspaper, a lighter, and a prayer. Ten minutes later you've got a smoky mess, singed knuckles, and zero fire. Sound...