Eco Conscious Living

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. […]

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 […]

If you’ve been reading the news recently, you might have seen some concerning headlines about the latest emissions regulations. Chances are, you have many questions. Can you be fined £300 for using a wood burner? Can you get a criminal record for heating your home with a stove? What are these new regulations, exactly? Should […]

Energy prices. They’re currently on everyone’s lips. And, by the looks of things, they’re going to be a hot topic for a long time to come. As a result, more and more people are searching out ways to reduce their energy costs. If you’re one of them, then keep reading and we’ll tell you how […]

With energy prices continuing to rise, and food and other household essentials becoming more expensive, the Direct Stoves team wanted to share some of our top tips that’ll help you save money on your energy bill. Keep reading and you’ll discover some insights that could really save you money in both the short and long […]

Across the UK, wood burning stoves continue to be a popular heating choice, not only for their cosy quality but also for improving mental wellbeing.   In the media, wood burners are often wrongly perceived as bad for the environment, which can cause confusion for customers. Last month, new stove legislation was introduced, so we’ve partnered […]

From the pop and crackle of the wood to the flickering, dancing flames, wood burning stoves add real character to a room. But, as we are increasingly being urged to ‘think green’ by the government, are they too polluting? Not if you invest in a clearSkies approved stove. Read on to find out more about […]

There is positive news concerning the future of fireplaces and stoves, especially their impact on the environment. The unveiling of clearSkies”, an ‘objective and independent emissions and energy performance certification for solid fuel stoves and fireplaces’, is set to be a real game changer. Initiated by the Stove Industry Alliance, the clearSkies mark is the […]

There are plenty of misconceptions surrounding wood burning stoves, and sometimes the truth gets in the way of a good story as far as the national press are concerned. Last year we asked: Are Wood Burning Stoves Going to be Banned? following the Department for Environmental Food and Rural Affair’s 2019 Clean Air Strategy, and subsequent negative […]

Last week, we published an article on whether burning wood and coal on your stove will be banned – and found a lot of misconceptions along the way. First of all, to clean up the misleading headlines the media published last week – there is no ban on open fires, wood burning stoves or multi […]