Using Your Stove
Master your new stove and become an expert owner. Learn to build proper fires for clean, efficient burns. Find tips to keep your stove in top shape — from maintenance like cleaning and inspections to troubleshooting common user issues. Discover how to use your stove safely, economically, and confidently all season long with our comprehensive guides.
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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 […] -
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 […] -
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 […] -
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 […] -
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 […] -
Storing Firewood Near Your Stove: How to Make Sure It's Safe
Nothing is cosier than relaxing around a warm, glowing fire with your family on a chilly winter night. A wood-burning stove is an excellent choice for heating your home without increasing energy bills. And a wood-burning stove can be a great way to raise the sale value of your home. You should take some preventative […] -
Common Causes of Stove Smoking and How to Prevent It
Smoke billowing out of a stove into your room is a frustrating issue. But the good news is that it’s a common problem and is not always as alarming as it seems. Several factors could contribute to smoke leaking from your wood burner, and it is a simple fix in many cases. The baffle position […] -
What Alternatives to Firewood Are There?
If you own a multi fuel stove, then you aren’t restricted to burning firewood alone. In fact, there are more solid fuel alternatives to firewood than many people realise! Keep reading and the Direct Stoves team will tell you what they are… Can your stove burn solid fuels? Before we continue, there’s an important point […] -
What to Do About Cracked Firebricks
If you’ve got a log burner or a multi-fuel stove, then chances are that, at some point, you’ve noticed one or two cracked firebricks. You’re in the right place if you’re wondering why it happened and what you should do about it. Keep reading to learn more about why cracked firebricks happen, what you can […] -
Can You Use Softwood in a Log Burner?
Buying wood for your log-burning stove can sometimes feel like navigating a minefield. With several options to choose from at different price points, choosing the right wood isn’t just about figuring out which burns best, but also determining the most economical choice for your home. Is softwood in a log burner a cheaper option? Keep […]
