Buying Guides

Discover our expert advice to help you choose the perfect stove for your home. Our buying guides walk you through the pros and cons of different stove types, brands, sizes, fuel options, emissions ratings, and critical features.

  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. What Types of Bioethanol Stoves Are There?

    What Types of Bioethanol Stoves Are There?
    Bioethanol stoves are quickly becoming the must-have home accessory. They provide the beauty of real flames in your home, with minimal fuss and maximum convenience and cleanliness. If you’re thinking of buying one, then you may be wondering what your options are. Keep reading and the Direct Stoves team will give you a tour of […]
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  4. 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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  5. The Ultimate Guide to Wood Burning Stove Installation Costs in 2023

    The Ultimate Guide to Wood Burning Stove Installation Costs in 2023
    So, you’ve recently heard a lot about wood-burning stoves and decided to get one for your home. But how much does it cost? Of course, there’s the stove price itself, but that’s just one part of the picture. The preparation, installation, and extras can all add up. If this is your first time buying and […]
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  6. How Does a Log Burner With a Boiler Work?

    How Does a Log Burner With a Boiler Work?
    As energy prices continue to soar, many people are seeking out alternative ways to heat their home. An increasingly popular option is ‘boiler stoves’ – log burners that, in addition to heat, can also provide hot water for your home. If you’d like to find out how a log burner with a boiler works, keep […]
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  7. The Best Small Stoves for Garden Offices & Garden Rooms

    The Best Small Stoves for Garden Offices & Garden Rooms
    With ‘working from home’ becoming a permanent part of working life for many people, garden rooms and garden offices have become a popular addition to the home. But, if you want to keep them heated, what are the options? Keep reading, and we’ll take you through the very best small stoves for garden rooms and […]
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  8. What to Know Before Buying a Stove: 6 Important Things to Consider

    What to Know Before Buying a Stove: 6 Important Things to Consider
    More people than ever before are turning to stoves for heating their homes amidst the energy price crisis. Wood-burning stoves are growing in popularity. An increasing number of UK homeowners choose them as an alternative to central heating or to complement a central heating system. Whether you are thinking about buying a stove as the […]
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  9. What Are the Benefits of a Range Cooker?

    What Are the Benefits of a Range Cooker?
    Are you thinking about upgrading the cooker in your kitchen? Then you may be wondering whether to choose a regular cooker, or a range cooker. In this article, we’ll tell you about the benefits of selecting the latter. Keep reading to discover the benefits of range cookers… What is a range cooker? A range cooker […]
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  10. What Is a Cassette Stove?

    What Is a Cassette Stove?
    If you’re looking for a stove which can be sleekly integrated into one of the walls of your home, then you’re going to want a cassette stove. But what exactly is a cassette stove? How are they different from regular stoves? Keep reading and the Direct Stoves team will answer these questions and more… Cassette […]
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