Stove Help & Advice

Looking for a stylish, eco-friendly, and hassle-free way to bring warmth into your home? Bioethanol stoves are becoming one of the hottest interior trends, combining sleek design with sustainable living. Unlike traditional wood burners or gas fires, these stoves require no chimney, and offer a flexible heating solution that fits any modern lifestyle.

In this guide, we’ll explore the benefits of bioethanol stoves, answer the most common questions, and help you decide if one is right for your home.

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.

Wood burning stoves are an efficient way of heating your home and when it comes to modern log burners, Westfire stoves offer an amazing feature point in any room. In true Danish fashion, Westfire uses some of the best materials to maximise heat storage and output throughout your house. Their log burners are often lauded for their ability to heat large spaces efficiently, making them ideal for open-plan living areas and newly built homes. In this edit, we’ll provide you with a full review of the Westfire stove brand and dive into hot topics like build quality, performance and unique features to help you decide whether a Westfire log burner is the right fit for your home.

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.

A crackling fire in your wood burner provides warmth and sets a cosy atmosphere. However, the type of wood you choose significantly impacts your fire's performance and overall experience. Different tree species possess unique qualities that influence their burning properties, heat output, and even the aroma they release. In this edit, we’ll delve deeper into the best firewood options for your wood burner and understand what sets them apart.

Wood burner manufacturers and stove retailers alike understand that at the very core burning wood there is a release of emissions. But when we talk about air quality and health both Ecodesign stoves & Defra Approved stoves offer huge advantages over older log burners and open fires. In this edit, we’ll answer all of your questions about indoor air quality, environmental impacts and best practices for burning wood within a wood burning stove.

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 buying a wood burning stove it is important that you adhere to the manufacturer's guidelines and/or Building Regulations when it comes to the clearance required around the wood burner. The distance to combustible materials refers to the minimum clearance or air gap that must be maintained between a heat-producing appliance (like a stove) and any materials that could catch fire. In this edit, we’ll cover everything you need to know about the clearances you should leave around your stove and we’ll discuss heat insulation tips and why it is important to stick to these rules.