How to Keep a Wood Burning Stove Burning?

How to Keep a Wood Burning Stove Burning?

Keeping your wood burning stove burning can help you keep your home warm and cozy. If you are struggling to keep your wood stove burning, you’re in the right place. We want to ensure that you can keep your stove burning for longer, safely, and efficiently. How to Keep a Wood Burning Stove Burning? If … Read more

How to Clean a Wood Burning Stove?

How to Clean a Wood Burning Stove?

Wood burning stoves can be a beautiful addition to your home, adding a cozy aesthetic, especially when we’re getting closer to those cold winter nights. However, we need to make sure we take the time to give our stoves a proper clean. If you’ve never cleaned a wood burning stove before, it may be difficult … Read more

Are Wood Burning Stoves Bad for the Environment? 

Are Wood Burning Stoves Bad for the Environment? 

In recent years, the environment has been at the forefront of people’s minds. Many of us want to do our part in tackling climate change. Burning wood can release large amounts of particulates into the atmosphere, so many people think wood burning stoves are bad for the environment. However, wood burning stoves may not be … Read more

What to Know when Installing a Wood Burning Stove in an Existing Home

What to Know when Installing a Wood Burning Stove in an Existing Home

Are you thinking of installing a wood burning stove into your home? Before you jump straight into the deep end, it’s important to consider the practical implications and what’s actually involved in installation into an existing home. Let’s dig into the details below… What to Know when Installing a Wood Burning Stove in an Existing … Read more

What is Heating Oil?

What is Heating Oil?

Heating oil is, as the name suggests, oil that is used for heating. Usually, the oil heats a vat of water which travels via a network of pipes to heat a home. Heating oil is essentially diesel. The only difference is that heating oil usually has a tiny bit more sulphur than the diesel you … Read more

How does Hive Heating Work?

How does Hive Heating Work?

Hive is now one of the most popular heating options across the UK. It’s a smart thermostat system that can connect to most central heating setups but let’s dive into the details. Essentially, by using an internet-based system, you can control the temperature of your house, even when you’re not inside it. And, it can … Read more

How Much does it Cost to Build a Fireplace and Chimney?

How Much does it Cost to Build a Fireplace and Chimney?

Building a fireplace and chimney can be costly, but it’s worth it. When you think about those cozy winter nights in front of your brand-new fireplace, and the fact that real estate agents have reported that fireplaces can add anywhere between $1,000 and $4,999 to your home’s value (especially in colder climes), it can be … Read more

How does Underfloor Heating Work?

How does Underfloor Heating Work?

Underfloor heating is becoming increasingly popular, and not just in individual rooms but across entire homes. We can understand why. There’s a feeling of luxury that comes with underfloor heating but, more importantly, having the heat spread across the floor rather than concentrated into a single radiator (or other source) can help to save both … Read more