Do you have to start a fire with wet wood? Obviously this isn’t ideal, but starting a fire with damp wood is easier than you might imagine… In short, if you want to start a fire with wet wood then you will have to cut away the wettest parts of the wood, use more newspaper … Read more
Ash can be one of the pitfalls of having a working fireplace or wood burning stove within your home, but can they be good for plants or grass? Two much or too little ash can cause permanent damage to the stove or fireplace, and it can become difficult to clean up. However, could there be … Read more
If you’ve ever wondered how long does coal burn, we’re going to answer that question today. It can be an important consideration for many homes across the country. Choosing a fuel source, and considering the differences between coal, wood, oil and gas, can impact a budget and lifestyle. We’ll help you make an informed decision, … Read more
Can I burn coal in a wood stove? The short answer is usually no. However, it depends on what type of stove you have. Most wood burning stoves aren’t designed to burn coal, but some are designed to be multi-fuel or multi-pupose. It is important to understand the differences and we will explain whether or … Read more
By its very nature, a wood burning stove should be hot, toasty and cosy but how do you get the most heat from a wood burning stove possible? It’s not always just as easy as it looks. Getting the right type of heat from your stove requires several key factors to come together: the amount … Read more
Nothing beats the comfort of a roaring fire, but you might have often wondered what temperature does wood burn? In theory, you could stick a thermometer in there. But we’d like to suggest you probably avoid doing that (for legal reasons, as well as your own safety…). Instead, we’ve got all the information you could … Read more