Stoves

With energy prices constantly on the rise, it's no wonder that so many people are making the woodburner vs central heating comparison to find the cheapest way of heating their home.

If you own a wood-burning stove, one of the first things you will need to know is how to clean it. Burning logs inevitably creates ashes and dust, which need to be cleaned up. How to clean wood-burning stove ashes...

It goes without saying that a wood-burning stove can be used to burn wood (the clue is in the name). But what isn’t immediately apparent is that there are some woods that you shouldn’t burn on a woodburner. For a...

When you buy a new wood-burning stove, it will normally be covered by a guarantee. The nature of the guarantee varies between different stove manufacturers. What is covered by a stove guarantee? Usually, the stove guarantee will cover only the...

No wood-burning stove installation is complete without a trusty tube of high-temperature silicone sealant. For obvious reasons, you will want to make sure that the stove and flue are correctly sealed before starting to use it. Any gases and smoke...

A question we are often asked is: what are our recommended smokeless fuels for multi-fuel stoves? We try to steer clear of pointing people towards a particular brand. There are too many options, regional variations and competitors of varying sizes...

Can Santa still deliver presents if you’ve got a wood-burning stove? Absolutely. Despite narrow flues, Santa’s magic means he can still visit your home. Just don’t forget to leave the stove door ajar and a mince pie nearby!

From crackling logs to nostalgic Christmas songs, a woodburner adds extra magic to the festive season. Discover why your holidays are warmer, cheaper and even more joyful when there's a fire dancing in the hearth.

We’re regularly contacted by people asking about a metal plate at the top of the inside of their wood-burning stove. Sometimes they call it a ‘roof’ or a ‘ceiling’, sometimes they call it a ‘panel’. Often, they want to know...