Buying Guides

On your search for finding your new wood burning stove, you have probably come across many options - for example, do you want a multifuel stove? Do you need a DEFRA stove? Well, one other factor you might be considering is whether steel or cast iron wood burners are best. The truth is, so long […]

So, you’ve chosen a beautiful new stove to sit in your living room. But, have you put any thought into creating a log burner fireplace? Here at Direct Stoves, we have a range of beams and fireplaces for log burners that are perfectly suited to give a proud home to your stove. Take a look […]

So, you’ve chosen a beautiful new stove to sit in your living room. But, have you put any thought into creating a log burner fireplace? Here at Direct Stoves, we have a range of beams and fireplaces for log burners that are perfectly suited to give a proud home to your stove. Take a look […]

Are you planning on buying a new multifuel stove for the year ahead? You’ve made a good choice! Multifuel stoves are incredibly versatile, allowing you to burn not only wood, but also coal, smokeless fuel and even peat or turf. If you don’t have a reliable source of firewood, this can be very useful. If […]

When it comes to having a wood burning stove without a chimney, you will probably need to carry out a certain level of work to have a twin wall flue fitted. While this is a great option for those who have their heart set on a solid fuel stove, for others, it might not be […]

If you don’t have a chimney, or simply aren’t keen on fitting a log burner or gas stove, an electric stove is a great option. There are plenty of benefits to electric stoves. While you might not get the advantages of real flames, many modern models have incredibly realistic effects that could convince you that […]

If you’re after a top-selling stove from a leading manufacturer, Charnwood Stoves is the perfect provider for your home. Charnwood has a rich heritage of more than 40 years, producing leading stoves, such as its famed C-Series, all of which are DEFRA approved, allowing for wood burning in smoke-controlled areas. The Isle of Wight-based family […]

A lot goes into installing a stove - once you have chosen your favourite style, you’ve then got to make sure you have all the parts in their right places! Flue liners for wood burners are one of the most important pieces of the puzzle. Something of the back bone of your stove, they are […]

Recently, there have been a few questions around whether wood burners are bad for the environment or if stoves cause air pollution. Some people even began reporting that wood burning stoves are going to be banned! While burning wood does release carbon and smoke into the atmosphere, today’s eco stoves do a great job of […]

If you are looking for a high quality stove for your home, you have probably come across Stovax stoves in your search. With just under 40 years of designing and manufacturing stoves in the UK, they are often the choice of those looking for style and reliable functionality. This month, we are happy to add […]