Buying Guides

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 […]

Do you want a traditional wood burner in your home, but with none of the hassle of lighting it, cleaning it and having your chimney swept? Then why not consider an electric stove? You get all the aesthetic beauty of a wood burner, but with none of the messy bits! If that sounds like the […]

One of the most common decisions facing prospective stove buyers is whether they should buy a freestanding stove, or an inset stove. Both types of stove have their defenders and detractors; so it can be difficult to decide which is right for you. So, in this article, we’ll take you through the benefits of inset […]

Many people spend hours selecting the right wood burning stove for their home - and quite rightly! It’s a big investment. But what many people fail to think about when picking a stove, is their chimney. The chimney, and chimney cowl, play an important part in the proper functioning of your stove. It’s important they […]