The heatwave is upon us and looks set to last. And whilst your fireplace is probably the last thing on your mind, we thought we’d share our top five ideas for easy ways you can keep this focal point a feature in your home throughout...
Air quality is making news headlines once again, and once again wood-burning stoves are being singled out as one of the culprits for our deteriorating air quality. But is that right? Are wood burners really that bad? It is a topic we have looked at...
For a safe fireplace and stove it is important to get yours checked by a professional on a regular basis. Most installation companies will issue reminders to their customers and ours should have received theirs by now. However, it is still important to keep an...
The heavy winter we have had this year has got many people thinking about staying warm and what their impact on the environment is while they do so. You may not have a wood-burning stove right now, but you may be considering one and want...
It may not quite be springtime yet, or the weather may not be warming up as quickly as we would like, but spring and summer are just around the corner. The days are getting longer and the clocks change this month, signalling the new season....
With the cold season barely half-way through we have already seen a number of cold spells during November and December and we are sure there is more to come. The Met Office has been working hard to keep on top of the various weather systems...
This is a question that seems to come up a lot lately. It is influenced by the fossil fuel debate, the increased take-up of renewable sources of energy, and the air quality issues that are at the forefront of politicians’ minds at the moment to...
There has been a lot in the headlines lately about air quality. From airports to diesel cars, with a raft of studies and messages to think about air quality and the implications on our health and future. To address the problem there have also been...
Gothic Fireplaces If your home has a traditional feel, or you live in a period property, adding or restoring a gothic fireplace to its position in the heart of your home may be on your wishlist. The Gothic-era fireplace consisted of a pair of jambs, a...
It may seem counter-intuitive to think about installing a fire just as the warm weather arrives, but there are some very good reasons to think hard about your heating options long before you actually need them. With the rise of the off-grid movement and interior design...