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By Lady Celia Congreve Published in The Times: March 2nd 1930 These hardwoods burn well and slowly, Ash, beech, hawthorn oak and holly. Softwoods flare up quick and fine, Birch, fir, hazel, larch and pine. Elm and willow you’ll regret, Chestnut green and sycamore wet. Beechwood fires are bright and

  Buying Logs When you purchase logs, generally they will be sold as either Hardwood or Softwood, seasoned or unseasoned. Below I will try to explain what is best and why. For wood burners in particular, hardwood is without doubt the best type of log. It is much denser than

Choosing A Stove Choosing a stove can be as confusing as choosing a car with so many things to consider which are very similar. What make, what colour, what output, how much does it cost, how long will it last and so on and so forth. Do you want a

Carbon monoxide (Co), is an odourless, colourless, tasteless and deadly gas. It is produced by the burning of liquid, solid, and gaseous fuels and is a by-product of incomplete combustion when the fuel is burned. Carbon Monoxide can be produced by some common home appliances including: solid fuel, oil and gas boilers

Opening a fireplace that was previously redundant can be a great move, adding value and appeal to your home. If you plan on reselling in the future, this renovation project can also encourage more  interest in your property. However, you need to understand that the fireplace refurbishment project will involve more than

The Lucky Chimney Sweep Tradition In the UK, chimney sweeps have been considered lucky since time immemorial.  It’s impossible to put an exact date on the origins of this superstition, but a belief that fire and the hearth are connected to good fortune stretches all the way back to when Britain

All About Chimneys Real fires add something undeniably pleasing to any home, but you will need to make sure they are properly installed and that the chimney is regularly swept and maintained to get optimum enjoyment and warmth, as well as ensuring safety in the home. Chimney Problems Every part

Chimneys are an important part of the house, and could even be thought of as living things. They require maintenance and constant aeration to remain healthy and operate properly. The process of cleaning, capping or blocking a chimney is straight forward enough, however, if carried out incorrectly can have major consequences. Luckily,