Dik Geurts

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 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.

If you’re looking into the possibility of buying and installing a log burner or gas stove in your home then it is worth making sure you have all the right parts for the job. Once you’re set on the style and heat output of your chosen stove the next integral piece of your installation is the flue liner. A flue liner can be fundamental to modern installations, they ensure your heating appliance works efficiently and safely. In this edit, we’ll explain the purpose of a flue liner and the various benefits of installing one within your chimney.

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.

Heat pumps are more efficient than other heating systems and according to the Energy Saving Trust they produce around three times more energy than they take in, so they’re a whopping 300% efficient. That’s not to say they’re perfect heating machines and in this edit, we’ll explain how a heat pump works and the common problems that owners bump into. We’ll also discuss why we think it’s a great idea to supplement your heating system with a reliable and powerful log burner! Keep reading if you’re renovating a property and are considering installing a heat pump.