Fuel & Firewood

Picture the scene: you've just purchased a brand-new log burner, or perhaps you've just constructed a stone and masonry BBQ or Pizza Oven, and you're all ready to cook up some gorgeous grub. You're perhaps thinking to yourself, "Can I burn any wood?" Well, here is the answer... There are some very important reasons to […]

Just like pretty much anyone, here at Direct Stoves we love a new toy to unbox and play with. So, it goes without saying we were extremely excited when the good people at Fandango Firetools dropped off not one, but TWO very special gifts for us to open up and test out. So, what did […]

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 […]

Of course it’s important to buy yourself the best multi fuel stove possible - one that is efficient, provides plenty of heat and looks good in your room. However, your stove can only perform as well as the fuel you feed it. We’ve talked a lot on our blog about the importance of only burning […]

For those proud owners of a log burner, building up a good stock of firewood is all part of the fun. However, it's not just a case of throwing any old pieces of timber and twigs into your stove and hoping for the best! As part of our blog series with expert woodsman, Vincent Thurkettle, […]

Getting a good burn going is essential for making the most of your log burner. However, sometimes you might need a little advice on how best to go about it. So, for this week's blog, we asked expert woodsman and author, Vincent Thurkettle, to give us some tips on how to create your own firelighters […]

Getting a good burn going is essential for making the most of your log burner. However, sometimes you might need a little advice on how best to go about it. So, for this week's blog, we asked expert woodsman and author, Vincent Thurkettle, to give us some tips on how to create your own firelighters […]

Where would your wood burner be without a good supply of fuel to see you through the coldest night? While having a good quality stove is essential when it comes to burning wood, it can sometimes only be as good as the fuel you use. That’s why you need to have a good store of […]