There’s nothing quite like coming in from the cold to a roaring log fire in a wood-burning stove warming up your home. For many UK homeowners, a wood-burner provides a cosy ambience and takes the bite out of chilly evenings. When it’s time to stock up on fuel for your stove, you may be tempted […]
This year’s Clean Air Night on January 22nd is a chance for all of us to come together and talk about how we can protect our health and the planet. Wood burning is a big topic regarding air quality, so let’s explore the facts and see where improvements have been – and continue to be […]
Christmas is an undeniably magical time of year. When decorating our homes in festive splendour, many of us Brits love creating a cosy, Christmassy atmosphere with a gently crackling log fire in the wood-burning stove. But while stoves provide wonderful warmth and cheer, they do need some extra safety considerations when it comes to Yuletide […]
Ordering firewood in bulk for the winter is a great way to save money over buying by the bag. But you don’t want to overbuy and end up with piles of unused wood taking up space until next year. Worse yet, you don’t want to run out early into the winter after massively underestimating how […]
Tiny home dwellers, the stove you’ve been waiting for is finally here! Ekol is proud to announce the hot-off-the-press PumpkinPie stove range, specially designed to pack superior heating in a petite package. Your small space is about to get a whole lot toastier with these powerful and stylish stoves custom-built for limited square footage. Say […]
In an exciting reversal, the Scottish government has temporarily lifted the recently imposed ban on installing wood-burning stoves in new homes. This move comes after considerable backlash from rural communities concerned about losing access to this traditional and sustainable heating source. While the U-turn is temporary, it signals a significant victory for wood burner advocates […]
As the long summer days shorten and the crisp mornings signal autumn’s arrival, our thoughts turn to making our homes warm, cosy and inviting for the coming winter months. For many homeowners, this means installing a wood-burning stove to add character and charm to their living spaces and provide reliable, affordable, and eco-friendly heating. But […]
As a wood-burning stove owner, you understand the importance of high-quality, dry firewood for optimal performance and safety. We're thrilled to introduce Certainly Wood, the UK's leading producer of kiln-dried firewood and firelighters. Their firewood products, known for their exceptional quality and performance, are now available from Direct Stoves. Who is Certainly Wood? Based in […]
If you're considering buying a stove, you'll need to decide if you'll be burning only wood or other fuels. If you want to burn more than just wood in your stove, you'll need a multi-fuel stove or a wood-burning stove with a multi-fuel grate. Some stoves are dedicated wood-burning stoves, and some are dedicated multi-fuel […]
Nothing beats the warm, fuzzy feeling of gathering around a crackling, cosy wood-burning stove on a chilly evening. But keeping your trusty stove burning at its best can be tricky in the airtight, well-sealed homes we build today. That's where the convenient and reliable external air kit comes in, ensuring your stove operates at its […]
There’s nothing quite like coming in from the cold to a roaring log fire in a wood-burning stove warming up your home. For many UK homeowners, a wood-burner provides a cosy ambience and takes the bite out of chilly evenings. When it’s time to stock up on fuel for your stove, you may be tempted […]
This year’s Clean Air Night on January 22nd is a chance for all of us to come together and talk about how we can protect our health and the planet. Wood burning is a big topic regarding air quality, so let’s explore the facts and see where improvements have been – and continue to be […]
Christmas is an undeniably magical time of year. When decorating our homes in festive splendour, many of us Brits love creating a cosy, Christmassy atmosphere with a gently crackling log fire in the wood-burning stove. But while stoves provide wonderful warmth and cheer, they do need some extra safety considerations when it comes to Yuletide […]
Ordering firewood in bulk for the winter is a great way to save money over buying by the bag. But you don’t want to overbuy and end up with piles of unused wood taking up space until next year. Worse yet, you don’t want to run out early into the winter after massively underestimating how […]
Tiny home dwellers, the stove you’ve been waiting for is finally here! Ekol is proud to announce the hot-off-the-press PumpkinPie stove range, specially designed to pack superior heating in a petite package. Your small space is about to get a whole lot toastier with these powerful and stylish stoves custom-built for limited square footage. Say […]
In an exciting reversal, the Scottish government has temporarily lifted the recently imposed ban on installing wood-burning stoves in new homes. This move comes after considerable backlash from rural communities concerned about losing access to this traditional and sustainable heating source. While the U-turn is temporary, it signals a significant victory for wood burner advocates […]
As the long summer days shorten and the crisp mornings signal autumn’s arrival, our thoughts turn to making our homes warm, cosy and inviting for the coming winter months. For many homeowners, this means installing a wood-burning stove to add character and charm to their living spaces and provide reliable, affordable, and eco-friendly heating. But […]
As a wood-burning stove owner, you understand the importance of high-quality, dry firewood for optimal performance and safety. We're thrilled to introduce Certainly Wood, the UK's leading producer of kiln-dried firewood and firelighters. Their firewood products, known for their exceptional quality and performance, are now available from Direct Stoves. Who is Certainly Wood? Based in […]
If you're considering buying a stove, you'll need to decide if you'll be burning only wood or other fuels. If you want to burn more than just wood in your stove, you'll need a multi-fuel stove or a wood-burning stove with a multi-fuel grate. Some stoves are dedicated wood-burning stoves, and some are dedicated multi-fuel […]
Nothing beats the warm, fuzzy feeling of gathering around a crackling, cosy wood-burning stove on a chilly evening. But keeping your trusty stove burning at its best can be tricky in the airtight, well-sealed homes we build today. That's where the convenient and reliable external air kit comes in, ensuring your stove operates at its […]
