Stove Buying Guides

Struggling to get your log burner going, or simply want a cleaner and more reliable way to light it? Our step-by-step guide explains how to light a wood burning stove, from choosing dry logs and kindling to setting the air controls, building the fire and refuelling once it is established.

Use our free stove heat output calculator below to discover the recommended kW output for your room. Once calculated, we’ll show you suitable stoves that match your space and heating needs.
Our stove sizing recommendations are based on standard room volume calculations commonly used across the heating industry, combined with insulation adjustments for more accurate results.

When the cold creeps in, your home should be a cosy and comfortable place for you to relax and unwind. Nothing transforms a space quite like the right kind of warmth from a log burner. Not just heat for heat’s sake—but a heat source that looks great, works brilliantly, and fits your lifestyle. That’s where Qudos Stoves come in. These aren’t just room heaters—they’re a reflection of your taste, your values, and your love for stylish things. Whether you're revamping your home, looking for a centrepiece, or just ready for an upgrade from an older model, a Qudos stove might be the best decision you make this year.

Stovax and Gazco is a well-known UK brand that makes top-notch wood-burning, multi-fuel, electric and gas stoves. They’re one of the longest-standing manufacturers of stoves and are famous for making log burners that are innovative, efficient, and stylish. Stovax stoves aren’t just about heating your home, they’re also a great way to add personality to your interior design. They come in a variety of styles and finishes, so you can pick the one that best suits your taste.

As the seasons change and the nights become longer, we start looking for ways to transform our homes into warm, cosy retreats. And just like with other interior and home decor choices, the latest trends can be a great source of inspiration if you want to upgrade your home heating setup.

If you're looking for a warm and cosy home during those chilly months, a boiler stove might just be the perfect solution. Boiler stoves are not only an efficient way to heat your home but also offer several other benefits that make them worth considering. In this back boiler stove guide, we’ll explore all the reasons why boiler stoves are becoming increasingly popular, especially for off-grid homeowners.

If you’re a fan of colour, whether that be incredibly bold tones or neutral shades then why not consider a painted wood burner or vibrant enamel stove that will inject happiness into your home? In this edit, we’ll discuss all the latest trends and help you choose a wood burner that could be its own piece of art. So whether you want a subtle hue or an eye-catching centrepiece we’ll find a coloured wood burner perfect for your home.

When it comes to heating large spaces and open plan rooms, high-output log burners (also known as wood-burning stoves and wood burners) are an excellent choice. They combine aesthetic appeal with the ability to generate a significant heat output. In this edit, we’ll discuss the important factors you should consider before buying a powerful wood burner and we’ll provide you with some of our recommendations for high-output log burners suitable for large spaces.

When it comes to settling down and getting cosy on an evening, there is nothing quite like cocooning up in a fluffy warm blanket beside your wood burner fireplace. In this edit, we’ll discuss small wood burner options for consumers with compact-sized living rooms or spaces that don’t require larger log burners that will pump out far too much heat for the space. We’ll cover some of the questions that we are frequently asked and we have also compiled a selection of perfect small wood-burning stoves you should consider if you’re looking to fit one into a small space like a snug, houseboat, shed or home office.

Fireplace and log burner hearths have been around for centuries, they bring an element of style but most importantly safety to your fireplace set-up by helping to protect the area around your stove from overheating. In this edit, we’ll discuss all the important hearth and fireplace regulations to help you choose a suitably sized hearth and the right material for your installation and decor. Keep reading to find out exactly why you’ll need a hearth for your wood burner and all the important regulations involved that you’ll need to know when buying a fireplace hearth for your home.