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We spoke to Nic Snell, Managing Director at British firewood supplier Certainly Wood, to get more information on everything you need to know about firewood. There are many factors that can affect how well your stove or fire performs, and one of them is the firewood you choose to burn. Read more to find out what Nic recommends when buying firewood for your appliance.
It’s a new year and a fresh start, and for those of us who are obsessed with homes and interiors, this means a new look to our living space. Here, we uncover the key to creating a Scandi vibe in your living room.
Gazco linerless Gas Stoves offer a quicker and more cost-effective option for installing a gas stove into an existing chimney breast. Read on to see our full range of linerless gas stoves.
Here are a few ideas for how to decorate your fireplace this Christmas.
Finding a wood burning stove or fire to suit your tastes and styles can be difficult as there are so many to choose from and all with their own design. Perhaps you are looking for something with a simple design that is able to confidently heat your home, while elegantly pairing with your interior styles? The Sheraton 5 is a stunning stove that can easily be paired with a modern, contemporary town house, or a quaint and traditional cottage.
If you are someone that has a fast-paced lifestyle, a wood burning stove might be a nice idea, but not something that seems possible for you and your home. Here are just some of the reasons Gazco's electric stoves or fires might be the perfect option for you.
A gas fireplace can look just as stylish as a real wood burning stove, but with a completely different set of benefits. Read on to find out more about why you should choose a gas fireplace.
Perhaps you are someone that is interested in the idea of a wood burning stove or fire, but are not sold on the idea just yet? Well, we have put together some reasons as to how and why a wood burning stove can benefit you and your home.
For some, the lifestyle of owning a wood burner looks more fun than the practicality of it. Perhaps you are looking for something with a little more simplicity, but with the captivating beauty of a wood burning stove? Well, look no further, we have put together a small list of electric fires and stoves that might take your fancy…
It’s officially autumn, and to us, that means cosying up with a good book, comforting food, and curling up in front of the fire. Here are some ideas to get you started on changing your home for winter.
With one of the coldest winters in 30 years heading our way, you might want to jump the queue on the busy heating season and have a look at heating your home with your very own domestic fire.
Establishing which wood is best for your wood burning stove can be a difficult task for a novice, so we have tried to provide a short introduction into the fundamentals of collecting your own wood, the appropriate wood to burn in your stove, and the difference between hardwoods and softwoods.
Are you looking for a traditional wood burner? Here are top five picks from Stovax!
Are you after a fire that you can switch on or off for instant heat, and the ultimate in ease of installation? It sounds like an electric fireplace is a great option for you.
Are you looking for a contemporary wood burner? Here are 5 top products to help you choose one!
Are you in the market for a traditional electric stove? With so many options out there today, we have made it easier for you with three stunning electric stoves for you to choose from.
There are few things more homely on a chilly evening than the crackle of a fire and the comforting smell of cooking. Our range of Stockton Cook stoves combine these two very things.
Electric fires offer breath-taking flame effects with minimal effort – you simply switch on, sit down and relax. This is one of their main attractions, with beautiful flames often at the touch of a button without the ash and dust of an open fire. But like many things, a little TLC occasionally will keep everything running smoothly and looking great. This blog explains how you can quickly clean out any dust from your electric fire to keep it looking as impressive the day it was installed.
You may have decided that a gas stove is the best heating option for your home. If you have a modern interior, here are some of Gazco’s contemporary models.
An electric fire has many benefits, from convenience to ease of installation. Here is some advice to help you decide if an electric log burner is for you.
With the colder months behind us and the warmest yet to come, burning wood is a great way to stay warm at this this awkward time of the year - when turning on the central heating feels a little over the top. But if you live in a smoke control area, it is important to ensure you are using a DEFRA approved wood burning or multi-fuel stove for heating your home with solid fuels.
If you are renovating your living space and choosing a classic-styled stove like the Sheraton 5 wood burning stove, you may be looking for ways to restyle your room to suit your log burner. Here’s an idea for an opulent and luxurious look, with top tips from Interior Designer, Georgina Dennis.
Stovax Professional XQ is a twin wall flue system that can be configured to suit almost any stove installation requirement. Here’s a quick fire guide explaining the benefits of this system.
With spring in the air, you may have read our recent blog post on how to clean your stove, whether you own a wood burning stove, gas stove or an electric fire. If you own a wood burning stove or multi-fuel stove, it is also essential to maintain your chimney each year, as the health of your chimney plays a big part in how your stove functions.
These stunning Reflex multi-sided gas fires let you create a two-sided or three-sided fireplace. Side windows allow the flames to be viewed from different angles, creating a unique focal point in your home.
Each Stovax stove is designed to provide both a practical and heating solution and a stunning focal point for your home. But the Sheraton 5 Wide takes things one step further. Read on to find out how the innovative design of these stylish wood burning and multi-fuel stoves translate into stunning flame visuals and high performance heating.
During spring, we tend to refresh our homes. Perhaps you are thinking about a new coat of paint in the kitchen, or perhaps even a renovation of your living room. With a spring clean on the cards, it is also the perfect time to give your stove or fire a service. Your product user instructions will describe the annual maintenance that is required for most products, however here is a basic guide.
A stunning inset gas fire with plenty of styling potential, the Gazco RIva2 600HL can be customised to suit classical or contemporary settings.
Elegant styling, ultra clean burning performance and suitable for urban areas. Look no further than the Huntington 25 wood burning and multi-fuel cast iron stove.
With the right technique, you can have almost any stove or fire burning perfectly within a few minutes, letting you kick back and relax as your woodburner warms your home.
If you have moved into a home with classical features, it is likely that you will want to stay true to your home’s heritage. A period property is often known for its fireplace as a focal point of the room, but your existing one may need updating. Here are some options that will complement your home’s history, whilst also updating your fireplace with the latest in heating.
If you want more information on how to burn right and using your stove or fire correctly, here is a useful guide for how to heat your home with a solid fuel stove, from checking if you live in a smoke control area to the importance of using good quality fuel in an Ecodesign stove or fire.
Gas stoves and fires make a wonderful heating choice, offering striking aesthetics but without the need to source wood fuel. The very latest gas stoves and fires boast fuel beds that are almost indistinguishable from real wood fires, so you can have the best of both worlds.
At this festive time of year, you might be considering the idea of a new stove - especially as we cosy up for Christmas. But if you don't have a chimney, what are your options?
There’s no denying it – Christmas is well and truly on its way. As we become immersed in shopping for presents, it won’t be long before we decorate our homes and get our fireplaces ready for the festive season.
Are you trying to decide which fuel type you need from a stove or fire? This short guide should help you make your decision.
Burning the right wood is essential when it comes to getting the most from your stove. Founding member of the Woodsure Ready to Burn scheme, and dedicated to providing firewood from sustainable British woodland, Certainly Wood is a log supplier who pioneered kiln-dried firewood in the UK. We spoke to Nic Snell, Managing Director of Certainly Wood, who tells us why quality wood is important, and why we should burn dry wood.
Whilst many of our stoves and fires feature Cleanburn technology for high efficiency heating in urban smoke control areas, some models burn so cleanly they meet, and in many cases even exceed, future Ecodesign emission and efficiency standards.
Here are a few key points that will help you make your decision on a stove to best suit your lifestyle as well as your property.
A double-sided stove or fire offers a creative way of interconnecting two rooms, while heating two spaces at once. Here are the benefits of installing a double-sided stove or fire in your home.
Many owners of period or traditional houses appreciate the appeal of a beautiful fireplace. A magnificent mantelpiece surrounding an old-fashioned grate with logs crackling and conjuring a dance of flames – it’s a scene to come home to on a cold day that delights and reassures in equal measure.
There is a growing interest in using wood as a sustainable, renewable, low carbon alternative. With the depletion of fossil fuels, wood is being accepted as a viable energy source that is not only virtually carbon neutral, but also economically feasible. But which wood is best for burning? Ultimately, there are many suitable firewoods to choose from that will burn well.
It’s that time of year when we are looking to refresh our homes and keep up with new trends. Here are our tips for how to introduce 2018's interior design trends to your fireplace.
It is important to clean your wood burning or multi-fuel stove at the end of periods of use – a good time to do this is when spring months come about and you are using your stove or fire less. Here are our tips on how to service, clean and maintain your stove.
The latest addition to the Stockton range: the Stockton Cook Stove designed for cold winters, a visual statement, as well as the ability to heat food and drink
This month’s #SimplerLiving looks at Halloween, pumpkin soup, and the brand new Stockton cook stoves.
Get ready this September with Stovax's Simpler Living. The nights are slowly drawing in, the shadows are growing longer, and the colours on the trees are changing. September marks the start of getting ready for the autumn-winter season ahead.
Although a stove or fire has full capability to heat a house, we know that central heating is often the main port of call for warming the home. Here's why a NIBE heat pump is a great alternative to mainstream gas central heating.
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