Using Your Stove

  1. What’s the Easiest Way to Split Logs?

    What’s the Easiest Way to Split Logs?
    Every homeowner with a wood-burning stove knows the cosy warmth it provides on a chilly evening. However, buying pre-split wood can sometimes pinch the purse. So, how can you save money and ensure a consistent supply of firewood? By finding the right log splitter and doing it yourself, of course! So, let’s explore some of […]
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  2. What to Do About Stove Glass Cracking or Crazing

    What to Do About Stove Glass Cracking or Crazing
    Nothing beats the comfort of a warm, crackling fire from a wood-burning stove when the chilly breeze whistles outside. The stove glass is one of the core components that can make or break your wood burner experience. Like every material, it too has its weak moments. Crazing and cracking stove glass are common issues, but […]
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  3. Is Your Stove Ready for Winter?

    Is Your Stove Ready for Winter?
    The cold winds of winter are just around the corner, and nothing beats the comforting warmth of a wood-burning stove during those chilly nights. But before you light up the first logs of the season, it's essential to ensure your stove is ready to operate efficiently and safely. Here's a comprehensive guide on wood-burning stove […]
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  4. What Are the Benefits of Using a Log Burner Fan?

    What Are the Benefits of Using a Log Burner Fan?
    Whether you’re a long time owner of a log burner, or a complete newbie, you may have heard that it’s worthwhile investing in a log burner fan. But, is it really a clever investment? Keep reading and the Direct Stoves team will provide the answer… What is a log burner fan? As we like to […]
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  5. What Not to Burn in Your Wood-Burner 

    What Not to Burn in Your Wood-Burner 
    Have you decided to jump on the latest trend of warming your home with a wood burner? While a wood-burning stove is an ideal way to heat your home for less amidst an energy price crisis, it's essential to be aware of the fuel you are using. Are you wondering what to burn and what […]
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  6. The Great British Spring Clean: Is It Time to Get Your Chimney Swept? 

    The Great British Spring Clean: Is It Time to Get Your Chimney Swept? 
    Spring has sprung – it's finally March, and as the days get longer and the weather starts to warm up, the UK's gearing up for the Great British Spring Clean. This initiative aims to tidy the environment and make our communities cleaner and more pleasant. While picking up litter and cleaning up parks and public […]
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  7. 10 Ways to Use Your Stove More Sustainably 

    10 Ways to Use Your Stove More Sustainably 
    Just how bad are wood-burning stoves when it comes to the environment? Can you use a stove more sustainably? If you've been reading the news recently, we'll forgive you for believing that using a wood burner to heat your home causes the same pollution levels as an HGV in your living room.   The good news: It's […]
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  8. Will I Be Fined £300 for Using My Wood Burner?

    Will I Be Fined £300 for Using My Wood Burner?
    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 […]
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  9. Step-by-Step: Building and Lighting a Fire in Your Wood Burner

    Step-by-Step: Building and Lighting a Fire in Your Wood Burner
    Nothing beats a wood-burning stove for heating your home and providing an authentic, cosy ambience on those chilly winter nights. So you've invested in one. Hours have been spent poring over hundreds of reviews to find the best heat output, effortless features, incredible design, and ideal shape and size for your home. The most reputable […]
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  10. How to Create the Perfect Log Shed or Log Store for Your Home

    How to Create the Perfect Log Shed or Log Store for Your Home
    Now that you have chosen and installed your wood-burning stove, it's time to create a dedicated space to store your wood reserves. If you have been considering creating your own log store or buying a pre-made log shed, then you've come to the right place as we share all there is to know about creating […]
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