Joanna Humphreys

  1. Gas Stove Buying Guide

    Gas Stove Buying Guide
    A gas stove makes an attractive choice for those seeking an energy-efficient home heating solution. Unlike traditional wood-burning stoves, gas versions offer precise control over flame size and heat output, providing consistent warmth at the touch of a button. But selecting the right gas stove for your home can be challenging. In this guide, we’ll […]
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  2. Multi-Fuel Stove Buying Guide

    Multi-Fuel Stove Buying Guide
    Are you looking for a reliable, stylish stove that can burn different fuels? You might like a multi-fuel stove. However, with so many options available, selecting the right one can be challenging. Fortunately, you’ve come to the right place! This buying guide will walk you through all the crucial aspects, so you can pick the […]
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  3. Wood-Fired Pizza Oven Buying Guide

    Wood-Fired Pizza Oven Buying Guide
    Considering a new pizza oven? You’ve come to the right place! Wood-fired pizza ovens are all the rage for summer, but with so many options on the market, choosing the right one for your garden can feel like navigating a minefield. Here at Direct Stoves, we’re all about making it easy, so we’ve put together […]
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  4. Top 5 Fire Pits for Garden Warmth and Relaxation

    Top 5 Fire Pits for Garden Warmth and Relaxation
    The garden is a unique part of your home where the hustle and bustle of life can take a backseat while you relax and unwind. And the right fire pits for your garden can effortlessly transform your space into an even cosier hub of tranquillity and calm. Around the fire pit – it’s a place […]
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  5. 5 Eco-Friendly Wood Burners for 2023

    5 Eco-Friendly Wood Burners for 2023
    Wood-burning stoves have a certain charm about them, don’t they? The soft, flickering light they emit, their crackling sounds, and the welcoming warmth they provide on a chilly evening. Of course, we’re slightly biased here at Direct Stoves – but thousands agree! For many UK households, wood burners are more than just a heating appliance. […]
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  6. Level Up Your Easter Weekend With a Wood-Fired Barbecue

    Level Up Your Easter Weekend With a Wood-Fired Barbecue
    Easter is a fantastic time to get together with friends and family, enjoy the outdoors, and have a barbecue. If you want to take your Easter weekend to the next level, consider upgrading to a wood-fired barbecue for food with a delicious smoky flavour. Keep reading to explore the benefits of using a wood-fired barbecue, […]
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  7. Ecodesign vs clearSkies: What’s the Difference? 

    Ecodesign vs clearSkies: What’s the Difference? 
    Ecodesign and clearSkies are two sets of standards for wood-burning and multi-fuel stoves in the United Kingdom. Both aim to reduce the environmental impact of stoves, but they have varying requirements.   Let’s take a more in-depth look at the differences between the two.  At a glance Ecodesign is a regulation set by the European Union […]
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  8. The Great British Spring Clean: Is It Time to Get Your Chimney Swept? 

    The Great British Spring Clean: Is It Time to Get Your Chimney Swept? 
    Spring has sprung – it's finally March, and as the days get longer and the weather starts to warm up, the UK's gearing up for the Great British Spring Clean. This initiative aims to tidy the environment and make our communities cleaner and more pleasant. While picking up litter and cleaning up parks and public […]
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  9. What are the Best Three-Sided Stoves? 

    What are the Best Three-Sided Stoves? 
    When it comes to heating your home, nothing beats a wood-burning stove. But three-sided stoves raise the bar if you want to increase the ambience and warmth even more. A three-sided stove is the finest choice if you're looking for the ultimate warmth, atmosphere, and aesthetics.   Read on to find out more about the benefits […]
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  10. Will I Be Fined £300 for Using My Wood Burner?

    Will I Be Fined £300 for Using My Wood Burner?
    If you've been reading the news recently, you might have seen some concerning headlines about the latest emissions regulations. Chances are, you have many questions. Can you be fined £300 for using a wood burner? Can you get a criminal record for heating your home with a stove? What are these new regulations, exactly? Should […]
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