Discover why fire cement is a must-have item for stove owners Fire cement is something all wood-burning stove owners should have stored in the shed or under the sink. It’s so versatile, handy and effective that it makes sense to...
The relationship between wood-burning stoves and condensation is a tricky one, though some instances are more serious than others. Let’s start with what ought to be the least severe example of condensation on a stove… Condensation on the outside of...
Wood-burning stoves have become a style statement as much as a heating solution, with rustic wooden mantels topping the list of décor trends. Find out how to safely add a wooden mantel to your stove setup without compromising on looks or safety.
As a rule of thumb, it is better to burn hardwood than softwood on a wood-burning stove. Of the recommended fuels for woodburners, the vast majority are hardwoods rather than softwoods. So, what is it that generally gives hardwoods the...
Stove manufacturers usually give a detailed run down of what fuels it is safe to burn on their woodburners. Something that is often missed out is charcoal. Given that charcoal is now readily available and often packaged in the form...
Wood can be said to go through three stages on its way to being ready to burn in your woodburner. Here they are: 1. Freshly felled Freshly felled wood is sometimes called green wood. It is high in moisture, often...
It is a question that many people are unsure of the answer to after they have bought a multi-fuel stove (and lots of others plough on oblivious to the situation without finding out the answer): can you burn coal and...
NB. This article is about white wood-burning stoves. For some off-white shades, check out this article on cream wood-burning stoves. Wood-burning stoves have traditionally been black, but you can now get a stove in just about any colour you like....
With many households keen to end their reliance on continually rising gas prices as a form of heating for their home, we’re often asked if it is possible to swap a gas fire or boiler for a woodburner. The answer...
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