For generations, the stove has always been right at the heart of the home, sitting proudly in the living room for the whole family to enjoy the flickering embers, comforting heat and relaxing flames. These days, it is becoming increasingly common to see stoves placed in other areas of the home. Gas and woodburning stoves [...]
As the night’s turn lighter and we can once again enjoy the warm licks of sunlight, it’s the perfect time to brighten up your home with lighter colours and décor to reflect the wholesome season of spring. As the flowers that limped throughout winter sprout brand new petals, there are plenty of spring inspired colours [...]
After the overwhelming excitement and joy of the festive season, even the most upbeat of us may feel a little low during the following month. Known to many as “The January Blues”, this feeling can be hard to kick. Why not try some of our tips to banish those blues and warm your heart this [...]
The number of new build homes in development has surged to the highest level since 2008, as shown by figures released on 24 August 2017. The latest government housebuilding data shows that 164,960 new homes were started in the year to June 2017, up 13% on the previous year, and have increased by [...]
Lighting Your Stove The sight of shimmering embers and bright dancing flames is just one reason to get your stove lit but what’s the best way to light your stove so you can sit back and enjoy the warmth. This step by step guide will give you some tips and advice to lighting your stove [...]
5 REASONS TO STASH THE ASH With an extensive list of well documented benefits including carbon reduction and reduced energy bills, its no surprise that the positive features of a wood burning stove combined with the obvious aesthetic beauty, make it the most desirable and aspirational item for the modern home. [...]
10 reasons to choose electric If you’re in the process of buying a new stove and not quite sure which fuel meets your needs, take a look at our top 10 tips for choosing electric: Virtually no installation cost – simply plug in and switch on Instant heat – the [...]
Gas: leading the way in heating your home Whilst the woodburning stove has increased in popularity over recent years, the question remains - is the demand for gas overtaking as the more economical fuel to burn? And do the benefits outweigh the costs? Typically, a stove is purchased with the intention to [...]
