Wood Stoves

Seeing a stove hung on the wall can be quite a magnificent site, and with many homes opting for ‘floating’ interior designs, it’s a really nice contemporary option. There is a number of wall hung stoves on the market but of course they’re not the largest in size. The design basically brings the flames up to eye level and it means that your stove becomes a real standout feature, rather than something tucked down low in the background. Depending on the system, you may always be able to keep coal and wood storage units underneath, and it’s basically a stove that doesn’t interrupt the floating theme in a room. A floating stove is an innovative product and it can definitely bring a tremendous amount of class and style to a […]

A dusty old stove can soon be a magnificent centrepiece in your home and it only requires a bit of maintenance work. You have to be prepared to get your hands dirty though because you need to first clean the chimney, and perhaps move the stove outside for a proper scrub down. Ashes should be cleaned out while any rust should be brushed off or perhaps even sandblasted. You then need to clean all the surfaces thoroughly before you apply high temperature paint and sealers. Once painted in the colour of your choice, leave the stove to dry, you can then make sure the bolts are all tightened or replaced if they’ve become too damaged over time. You’re likely to require a new seal in the door and you’ll need […]

It’s normal to think about a traditional source of heat when you think about a wood stove but there are many contemporary options. Stoves used to always be big bulky fixtures in a home, but many modern designs are compact, while they don’t have to be purely made of cast iron. There are also stainless steel concepts and many variations in terms of colour. There are also more and more curvy styles, and some of which have multiple screens to give you even better views of the roaring fire. There’s nothing quite like relaxing in your home next a blazing fire, but contemporary designs just seem a lot more efficient, and they fit more comfortable in modern properties. You don’t even have to have an inset fireplace to fit your […]

Not every piece of wood you find is going to be well suited to throw on the fire. Some can spit, burn too fast and release harmful toxins. This is why we’re going to let you in on three of the best. Rowan: Thisis good firewood that burns hot and slow, making it more than suitable for a woodstove. It’s the type of wood you can use without fear, and it never looks as though it’s going to get out of control. Eucalyptus: This is packed with oils but that’s what makes for its pleasant smell, and again this is another wood that doesn’t spit. It’s also hard to split but many people will cut a log of Eucalyptus into rings and burn it unseasoned. Holly: This is a wood […]