I recently bought a freestanding electric fireplace stove to help heat my home without always needing to rely on the central heating. It also provides a calming view of a …
Multi Fuel Stoves vs Wood Burning Stoves (The Differences Explained)
Multi fuel stoves and wood burning stoves look and operate very similarly to one another, but have slightly different purposes and components. So what are the differences between multi fuel …
Parts Of A Wood Burning Stove Explained (With Labeled Pictures)
Wood burning stoves help to improve the efficiency and heat output when burning wood in your home compared to using open fireplaces. Whereas a traditional fireplace can have an efficiency …
Parts Of A Fireplace & Chimney Explained (With Diagrams And Real Pictures)
Fireplaces come in different sizes, shapes and designs, and so I’ve put together this fireplace components guide to explain the different parts of a fireplace and chimney that can be …
What Is A Fireplace Back Panel?
When I removed a gas fireplace insert and wooden surround from my kitchen fireplace, there was a panel, known as a back panel, which filled the space between the insert …
Here’s What’s Behind A Fireplace Surround
Fireplace surrounds help to turn an open fireplace into more of a decorative feature of a home than simply a functional one. I recently removed the timber fireplace surround from …
Does A Wood Burning Fireplace Need A Screen?
Many fires in open fireplaces can be found guarded behind a screen, but does a wood burning fireplace need to have a screen? A screen is an important safety feature …
Does A Wood Burning Fireplace Need Glass Doors?
Many traditional wood burning fireplaces can be found with or without doors on the front of the fireplace opening. I have two open wood burning fireplaces in my home, and …
Should Firewood Be Covered? (We Cover Ours)
Leaving firewood to season and dry out helps to reduce the moisture content of the wood to acceptable levels before being burnt. Storing firewood either inside or outside for long …
Can You Install A Wood Burning Stove In An Existing Fireplace?
Many wood burning stoves can be found installed inside existing open fireplaces. Wood stoves are a great alternative to using a traditional open fireplace in your home, as they are …