The Stovax & Gazco Blog - Annabelle Carvell

The Stovax and Gazco blog keeps you updated with our latest special offers and promotions, new product releases, brochure updates and general advice and information on our stoves, fires and fireplaces.

History of the fireplace

 May 1, 2020    No Comments  News & Updates

Our obsession with fire is deep-rooted. It was something we had to learn how to make and it changed the way we lived: our diet, the way we protected ourselves, and our human behaviour. We were suddenly able to live past sunset into the night, and gather around the flames that gave us light, warmth, a means of cooking – and comfort. Here, we explain more about the history of the fireplace and how it came to be the heart of the home.

Going gas with a Marlborough2 Stove

 April 15, 2020    No Comments  News & Updates

Looking for a gas stove that can suit any kind of interior design? Enter the Gazco Marlborough2 gas stove range. Find out more by reading this useful blog.

Three ways with a Sheraton stove

 April 14, 2020    2 Comments  Advice & Information

Stovax & Gazco’s Sheraton stove range comes in all fuel types. Here, we talk you through the benefits of each version.

Tall, dark and handsome: Loft gas stoves from Gazco

 March 27, 2020    No Comments  Advice & Information

Planning your next home updates? With so many gas stove options out there, it’s hard to find something that stands out from the crowd. Enter the Loft gas stove from Gazco – tall, striking, and available in an array of sizes and styling options.

How to light a wood burning stove

 March 19, 2020    No Comments  Advice & Information

Lighting a fire in your wood burning stove is easy when you have a guide to follow. Follow these steps and you’ll have your stove lit in no time at all!

2020 trends for your home

 March 14, 2020    No Comments  News & Updates

We love keeping up to date on all the latest design trends. Here, we’ve compiled the latest trends of 2020 and how to work them around your fireplace as a focal point.

How to bring blue into your interior

 March 4, 2020    No Comments  News & Updates

As Pantone announced its 2020 colour of the year is Classic Blue, we’ve put together some interiors to give you some inspiration for bringing blue into your home.

Turn up the heat this Valentine’s Day with a new stove from Stovax & Gazco

 February 14, 2020    No Comments  Advice & Information

If you’re wondering what to get this Valentine’s day, how about opting for a gift you both love and that will give you enjoyment for years to come? If you are looking for ways to cosy up, a Stovax Gazco stove or fire really creates the heart of a home and the ideal solution. Here are some of our top picks this Valentine’s Day.

Gazco eReflex 105R electric fire features on Hollyoaks!

 February 10, 2020    No Comments  News & Updates

Electric fire from Gazco features in Toby and Celeste's new home

Stovax shortlisted for the Homebuilding & Renovating Awards as ‘Best Heating and Plumbing Supplier’

 January 28, 2020    4 Comments  News & Updates

We've been shortlisted for 'Best Heating and Plumbing Supplier' at the Homebuilding & Renovating Awards, and need your vote!

Stovax Stockton log burner features on Old House, New Home

 January 21, 2020    No Comments  News & Updates

Have you seen the latest episode of Old House, New Home with George Clarke? If you did, you may be wondering which log burner featured in the transformation… Read on to find out more!

Everything you need to know about firewood

 January 20, 2020    No Comments  Advice & Information

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.

How to get the Scandi look in your home

 January 13, 2020    No Comments  Advice & Information

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.

Winter warmers – real cosy stoves and fires!

 December 17, 2019    No Comments  News & Updates

Are you looking for real life inspiration for your future stove or fire? Find out more about these real installations.

How to decorate your fireplace this Christmas

 December 9, 2019    No Comments  Advice & Information

Here are a few ideas for how to decorate your fireplace this Christmas.

Stovax Heating Group wins Best Stove at Build It Awards with Nordpeis ME!

 December 2, 2019    No Comments  News & Updates

We are thrilled to have won Best Stove at the Build It Awards this year with the Nordpeis ME wood burning stove!

Festive Fireside Competition 2019

 December 1, 2019    No Comments  News & Updates

Share your cosy Christmas photos with us using #FestiveFireside to be in with a chance of winning a luxury hamper!

WIN a year’s supply of British kiln dried logs!

 November 22, 2019    9 Comments  News & Updates

We’re excited to be hosting a competition to WIN a year’s supply of kiln dried logs, delivered direct to your door!

Stovax Heating Group partners with Certainly Wood for #GreenBritain campaign

 November 21, 2019    No Comments  News & Updates

Stovax Heating Group and Certainly Wood aim to plant 10,000 new trees with #GreenBritain campaign

Please note: Our GreenBritain campaign ended on 30th September 2022, and we are no longer offering a free starter kit or tree planting for registering your product.

Get the look – Chesterfield 5 wood burning stove featured in Good Homes Magazine!

 November 12, 2019    No Comments  News & Updates

If you picked up the December issue of Good Homes magazine, you may have seen our beautiful Chesterfield 5 wood burning and multi-fuel stove shown in their ‘5 Style Rules to the perfect Christmas’ feature. While Christmas is still a while away, if you are passionate about interior décor it is likely that you will be planning your festive theme already. We can help you get this clean but classic look with the steps below.

Why choose a gas fireplace?

 November 8, 2019    No Comments  Advice & Information

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.

Stovax Sheraton 5 Wide features in new series of Old House, New Home

 November 5, 2019    No Comments  News & Updates

In his brand new series of Old House, New Home, George Clarke helps people update their period homes for contemporary living. Stovax featured in Episode 1 of the new series, with a Sheraton 5 Wide - the ideal heating solution for updating a traditional home to a modern sanctuary.

Shortlisted for Best Stove at Build It Awards 2019

 October 8, 2019    2 Comments  News & Updates

We are thrilled to announce that the Stovax Heating Group has been shortlisted with four products as ‘Best Stove’ in the Build It Awards 2019.

Getting cosy this autumn

 October 7, 2019    No Comments  Advice & Information

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.

Stovax featured in Ideal Home magazine with Ecodesign Huntingdon

 September 3, 2019    No Comments  News & Updates

We are thrilled to have been included by Ideal Home in their top picks for the latest Ecodesign stoves.

5 traditional wood burning stoves

 August 26, 2019    2 Comments  Advice & Information

Are you looking for a traditional wood burner? Here are top five picks from Stovax!

Electric heat for summer evenings

 August 12, 2019    No Comments  Advice & Information

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.

Gazco electric fire features on Channel 4’s Old House, New Home

 July 22, 2019    No Comments  News & Updates

Did you watch last week's episode of Old House, New Home? You may have spotted your next electric fire…

5 contemporary wood burners

 July 15, 2019    2 Comments  Advice & Information

Are you looking for a contemporary wood burner? Here are 5 top products to help you choose one!

Sheraton wood burning stove features on Old House, New Home

 July 12, 2019    No Comments  News & Updates

Catch up on Episode 4 of George Clarke's Old House, New Home to see a Sheraton wood burning stove featured in an opulent bathroom suite.

George Clarke visits Stovax Gazco HQ!

 July 9, 2019    No Comments  News & Updates

We are delighted to have featured in Episode 3 of George Clarke’s Old House, New Home with a visit to our showroom in Devon. The couple in this episode chose a Loft gas stove to complete their renovation.

Choosing a traditional gas stove

 June 24, 2019    No Comments  News & Updates

If a wood burning stove is not your preference and you have your heart set on a gas log burner, here are Gazco’s traditional gas stoves to make it easier for you to choose.

Stovax Heating Group features on George Clarke’s Old House, New Home

 June 21, 2019    No Comments  News & Updates

The brand new series of George Clarke's Old House, New Home is back, and episode one featured a Vogue Small from Stovax.

Choosing a traditional electric stove

 June 20, 2019    No Comments  Advice & Information

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.

Choosing a contemporary gas stove

 May 31, 2019    2 Comments  Advice & Information, Gas Stoves & Fires

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.

What are the benefits of an electric log burner?

 May 20, 2019    8 Comments  Advice & Information, Electric Stoves & Fires

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.

Real installs, real homes

 April 22, 2019    No Comments  News & Updates

Here are some of the latest installations, featuring real homes with real stoves and fires. If you want to be featured on our website, get in touch!

Chimney maintenance – why is it important?

 April 8, 2019    8 Comments  Advice & Information

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.

Stovax & Gazco wins UK’s Best Stove Manufacturer and Best Traditional Stove

 April 1, 2019    2 Comments  News & Updates

We are delighted to announce that we have been crowned the UK’s Best Stove Manufacturer by BUILD Magazine for their 2019 Home & Garden Awards.

Choosing a wall mounted electric fire

 March 18, 2019    No Comments  News & Updates

One of the best things about owning an electric log burner is the ease of installation. A wall mounted electric fire makes installation ultra-simple: all you need to do is hang it to the wall in accordance with the instructions that came with your fire, then sit back and relax!

Stovax features on George Clarke’s Ugly House to Lovely House

 March 15, 2019    No Comments  News & Updates

A Stovax Studio Duplex double-sided fire features in Episode 1 of the new series of Ugly House to Lovely House

Spring Cleaning Your Stove

 March 11, 2019    2 Comments  Advice & Information

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.

Stovax & Gazco celebrate 100 years of the Bauhaus

 March 7, 2019    No Comments  News & Updates

Designers, architects, museums and galleries across the world are celebrating the centenary of the influential modernist art school – the Bauhaus. With the Bauhaus having clear influence on the design of one of our frames for the Stovax Studio inset fire range, it seems only right that we join in with this celebration.

Gazco features on Channel 4’s Love It Or List It

 February 20, 2019    No Comments  News & Updates

Hosted by Phil Spencer and Kirstie Allsopp, property programme, Love It or List It, recently saw the renovation of a bungalow – featuring a Gazco gas fire.

Updating your traditional fireplace

 January 28, 2019    No Comments  Advice & Information

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.

Electric fireplaces at the January Furniture Show

 January 25, 2019    No Comments  News & Updates

We were delighted to have featured on Birlea’s stand in the January Furniture Show at the NEC, Birmingham. Hosting 500 exhibitors, and welcoming 21,000 visitors, the Furniture Show was a great place to see the latest products from suppliers and keep up with the latest interior design furniture trends. Our interior design team visited the show this week, and said it was ‘inspiring and full of incredible products’.

How can I burn right?

 January 16, 2019    2 Comments  Advice & Information

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.


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