Chestnuts roasting on an open fire aren’t just the lyrics to the Christmas Song, made famous by the great Nat King Cole. They’re also a fantastic treat to make during the holiday season! Not only will they fill your home with an incredible aroma, but the actual chestnuts are fairly delicious. Roasting Chestnuts over an openContinue reading “How to Roast Chestnuts on an Open Fire”
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Deck The Halls
It’s time to get ready for some Christmas magic and give your house that festive feeling. From the perfect tree to extra snug blankets it’s time to set the scene for a cosy Christmas at home. We’ve put together some simple tips for every type of decorator, subtle to sublime, to make your fireplace andContinue reading “Deck The Halls”
Fireplace And Stove Home Safety Tips
Here are a few basic safety tips you can implement while using your fireplace or wood stove this winter.
Relighting Your Fire For The first Time This Autumn
Unfortunately, the summer is over, but Autumn brings a frisson of excitement when it gets cold enough to bring up the question “shall we light the fire?”. If you have a fire or stove you will be well aware of this wonderful consolation for the summer going. Already people are chatting about it at theContinue reading “Relighting Your Fire For The first Time This Autumn”
Let’s Get Cosy
How to Achieve that Hygee State in Your Home. If you’re passionate about making your house a cosy home, we’re almost certain you’ll have heard of ‘hygge’. In this blog, we’re looking at the Danish concept and how you can bring it into your life by making simple changes to your home environment. WHAT ISContinue reading “Let’s Get Cosy”
‘Ecodesign Ready’ Explained
What is Ecodesign Ready? Designed for the environment, Ecodesign Ready stoves and fires represent the future of wood burning. Supporting the Government’s Clean Air Strategy, these advanced stoves burn so cleanly they meet, and in many cases even exceed, 2022 air quality and efficiency targets. Ecodesign is a regulation aimed at controlling emissions from a range ofContinue reading “‘Ecodesign Ready’ Explained”
Making Your Fireplace Spook-Tacular
‘Double, Double, toil and trouble; Fire burn and cauldron bubble.’ William Shakespeare, Macbeth Guys and ghouls, tis the season to go a bit batty and turn your home into the haunted house of dreams! Halloween doesn’t need to be all about thrills and chills, in fact there’s plenty of ways to create a boo-tiful autumnalContinue reading “Making Your Fireplace Spook-Tacular”
Including a Stove or Fire in Kitchen Renovations
A new stove or fire ignites life into any room, but we’re often asked if they’re a suitable addition to a kitchen. The kitchen is the heart of most homes, installing a stove or fire here represents a logical decision. Families and friends often congregate in the kitchen to socialise and relax; welcoming people toContinue reading “Including a Stove or Fire in Kitchen Renovations”
BRIQUETTES AND ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THEM.
Wood Briquettes are a high performing, low cost wood fuel suitable for multi-fuel fires and stoves but used in the wrong product they can cause long lasting damage to your appliance. Read on to learn more about this fuel source and the best ways to use it effectively. WHAT ARE BRIQUETTES? Wood briquettes (not toContinue reading “BRIQUETTES AND ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THEM.”
Why choose an electric stove or fire for your home?
There are many reasons why you may decide to choose an electric heating appliance for your home. A stove or fire powered with this fuel source can offer simple, mess free, installation, instant comfort and warmth on cold or dull days, as well as providing a relaxing ambiance year-round with realistic flame effect. Easy toContinue reading “Why choose an electric stove or fire for your home?”
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