Multi-Fuel or Wood-Burning, The Benefits of Having a Fuel Flexible Stove.

At Living Fires, we provide a large choice of stoves and many of these are available in both multi-fuel and dedicated wood burning versions. We pride ourselves on supplying the high quality multi-fuel stoves with a variety of designs such as traditional styled and modern sleek designs. But a question we often hear from clientsContinue reading “Multi-Fuel or Wood-Burning, The Benefits of Having a Fuel Flexible Stove.”

Fire Alarms, All You Need to Know Ahead of the New 2022 Regulations

Time to wake up! The legislation around fire alarms installed in all Scottish homes is changing with the new standards being implemented from 22nd February 2022. This legislation is being introduced now as a response to the tragic fire at Grenfell Tower in London. A Ministerial Working Group on Building and Fire Safety was establishedContinue reading “Fire Alarms, All You Need to Know Ahead of the New 2022 Regulations”

5 Ways to Freshen up Your Fireplace for Spring

Once you’ve done with the annual spring clean of your fireplace, packed away the firelighters and log basket for another year, your fireplace can end up looking a little forlorn and uninviting. We don’t know about you but we are ready for spring. This winter feels like it’s gone on forever and we are lovingContinue reading “5 Ways to Freshen up Your Fireplace for Spring”

The Go Eco Adventurer Glamping Stove

There’s a new kid on the block and we’re excited! Let us introduce you to a new type of stove, the glamping stove. Ideal for small outbuildings, narrow boats, conservatories and even tents, pods and yurts; Glamping stoves are both portable and efficient. As we embark on a new era of flexible working and withContinue reading “The Go Eco Adventurer Glamping Stove”

Spring Cleaning and Re-Lighting Your Morsø Forno

Whilst many Morsø Forno owners cook in their outdoor ovens all year round, most of us cover them up for the winter period, not wanting to face the bleak Scottish winter in pursuit of a perfect stone baked pizza! As British Summer Time has now officially begun and spring is in the air, what shouldContinue reading “Spring Cleaning and Re-Lighting Your Morsø Forno”

Get Your Garden Set for Summer

Is your garden looking a little beaten and drab after the onslaught of the long Scottish winter? In this blog we look at getting your garden summer ready with 5 easy tips for a gorgeous outdoor space. Once the sun starts shining we are all itching to drag out the garden furniture, soak up the raysContinue reading “Get Your Garden Set for Summer”

5 Poems About Fire

In celebration of World Poetry Day, dedicated to promote reading, writing, publishing and teaching poetry throughout the world, we would like to share 5 wonderful poems about fires. These poems capture the essence and many forms of fire, from the idea of the fire as a catalyst for memories and imagination to the ever-changing natureContinue reading “5 Poems About Fire”

Mother’s Day Mantel Décor Ideas

Mother’s Day is fast approaching (SUNDAY 10th March this year) and here at Living Fires, we want to salute the mothers of the world this month. Since we like to celebrate every holiday by redecorating our mantelpiece, this month our thoughts are with everyone who mothers and making the mantel a celebration about them. Mother’sContinue reading “Mother’s Day Mantel Décor Ideas”

10+ Uses for Wood Ash You Probably Didn’t Know

Living more sustainably and finding additional uses for products we would have once considered trash is now part of many daily lives. If you’re heating with wood, there’s always plenty of wood ash to go around.  While you may be hard-pressed to think of uses for wood ash in a modern daily life, historically itContinue reading “10+ Uses for Wood Ash You Probably Didn’t Know”

The History of Fire

Fireside tales are an integral part of our history, a place where knowledge was passed on and dreams were conjured. Stories have been shared around fires for centuries from myths and fairy tales to fables and facts. So kick back and get cosy at your fireside today as you learn about the wonders that startedContinue reading “The History of Fire”