Buying Guides

With energy bills for electricity and gas continuing to rise across the UK, many people are seeking alternative ways to keep their homes heated. One of the most popular alternatives is a log burner (also known as a wood-burning stove). But, are they really cheaper to run than a gas or electric heating appliance? Keep […]

Wood burning stoves are an excellent way of keeping your home warm on those cold winter days and chilly spring mornings, but did you know it’s possible to buy stoves which are specially designed to help you cook food too? If you’d like to find out more about these practical, multifunction log burners, then keep […]

Thanks to their ease of use, incredible efficiency and the fact they require very little maintenance and operation, pellet stoves are becoming a popular choice for home heating. But, how do they work? Keep reading and the Direct Stoves team will tell you everything you need to know… What are the main parts of a […]

Are you sick and tired of rising gas bills? Are you looking for an alternative, eco-friendly way to heat your home? Then a back boiler stove could be the answer. Keep reading and Direct Stoves will tell you everything you need to know about back boiler stoves and how they can heat your home. What […]

For a long time, pellet stoves have been a popular form of home heating in Europe. Now they’re starting to catch on in the UK. If you’re interested in buying a pellet stove and would like to find out more, read Direct Stoves’ pellet stove buying guide now! What is a pellet stove? If you’re […]

Can’t you just burn any old wood in your log burner? We’d strongly advise against it. For a whole host of reasons that we’ll explain shortly, it’s really important that you buy the correct firewood for your log burner. Keep reading and we’ll tell you everything you need to know about buying the right firewood […]

If you’re looking to install a wood burning stove in your home, then you may have heard that you also need to install a heat shield. But do you actually need one? And, if so, what types of heat shield are available? Keep reading and Direct Stoves will provide you with the answers to these […]

As well we all know, it’s well and truly the season for giving. There’s always that someone though, who is just impossible to shop for. So, what do you get for the person who has everything? We’ll give you a clue; it’s not another pair of socks. More importantly, what does someone get who wants to […]

Treating yourself to a brand-new stove is something that on its own delivers tremendous heat, comfort and a fantastic focal point for family and friends to settle around. So, what could top that? Well, adding to the aesthetics of where your stove is situated is perhaps the best way to top things off. You can […]

Mention the word AGA to most people, and they’ll instantly know that you’re talking about traditional range cookers, stoves and fireplaces. It’s a brand name which has become synonymous with traditional cooking and heating and has found its way into popular songs, novels and TV programmes. But, if you’d like a deeper understanding of this […]