Articles by Martin

In this article, we will give you a run down and overview of why you should consider a range cooker or at least give you some food for thought.

Wood-fired hot tubs for the home and garden. Experience spa quality days at home with an energy-efficient wood-fired hot tub, easy to maintain, clean and cheap to run, look fantastic and most of all will relax all your aches and pains.

Introducing Bertazzoni Cookers

We'd like to give our readers a bit of an insight into a range cooker brand that's been established since 1882. These fine Italian range cookers are beautifully designed and made to last. Certainly worth taking a bit of time to have a look at what they are about and what they have to offer.

Garden Fireplaces Installation

Take a look at our latest blog that shows the construction of a Schiedel outdoor fireplace, these are a great focal point in any garden and provide incredible amounts of heat, also with the right accessories that can be used to cook outdoors.

Not exactly the new kid on the block but Bio Ethanol stoves and fires are certainly a great addition or alternative to traditional ways of heating your home. If you've never heard of it or how versatile it is as a way of heating your home then this article is a must to read. They look great produce a fantastic realistic flame and warm any room space, what's not to like?

Wood Burning Cookers for the Kitchen

Wood-Burning Range Cookers also known as Cook Stoves are historically used in farmhouses or homes without mains gas. They can be used as a form of heating and as the main cooking appliance for the property. Some wood-burning and multi-fuel cookers incorporate a back boiler for water heating and central heating; they are incredibly versatile and can heat your entire home.

How Much Does an Electric Fire Cost to Run?

We're often asked what does it actually cost to run an electric fire or stove? It's an interesting but increasingly difficult question to answer given the large fluctuations we're all seeing with heating costs. We try to provide an idea in this helpful article to try and give some understanding.

With energy costs still at a premium, there has never been a better time to buy a wood-burning or multi-fuel stove. It's time to turn down your central heating or heat pump and fire up a reliable log burner this winter. In this article, our in-house experts have provided a selection of top-rated eco stoves that meet a range of different budgets, styles and sizes. All of the wood heaters we recommend exceed the criteria for Ecodesign which is the Government's clean air strategy. Prices for high-quality log burners start at around £600 whilst top-of-the-range models can easily reach over the £1000 mark. If you are considering a wood burner with specialist features or a larger heat output, prepare to invest more money. The stoves featured in this article have all been used and tested by our team to ensure we recommend a wood burner that will be value for money and top-rated.

What are the Different Types of Chimneys and Flues?

All things chimney and flue pipe, not sure what type of chimney you have, baffled by it all? Then take a little look at our blog on what chimney types are and all the different options that are available. You may be surprised that there's usually a solution for any kind of home, dwelling, or even boats!