We’ve recently had a wood burning stove installed in our living room. It replaced the existing open fireplace that was there when we bought the house around 6 years prior. …
Firelogs (Explained & Tested)
Firelogs can be used as an alternative to burning traditional firewood and provide some additional benefits over firewood such as ease of use. Firelogs are manufactured products and can be …
Wood Wool Firelighters (Explained & Tested)
Wood wool firelighters, also referred to as wood wool fire starters, can be a great addition to the starting of a fire in any fireplace or stove. We keep a …
Fireplace & Stove Hearth Pads (A Complete Guide With Pictures)
Hearth pads are often found used with fireplaces and stoves in situations where it wouldn’t be feasible to construct a full hearth and certain safety requirements need to be met, …
Wood Stove Thermometers (Explained Including Placement)
Thermometers for wood burning stoves are a great accessory to have and are often overlooked. Understanding how well a fire is burning inside a stove by seeing the operating temperatures …
Wood Stove Fans (Explained With Pictures)
Wood burning stoves can often be seen being accompanied by a fan located on the top surface of the stove. Wood stove fans don’t typically come with a wood burning …
Pellet Stoves vs Wood Stoves (Real Examples Compared))
Pellet stoves can be considered to be in the same family as wood burning stoves but there are a number of key differences between them. We own and use a …
Fireplace Kindling (The Ultimate In-Depth Guide)
Kindling can be a staple component when starting any form of wood burning fire, whether it’s within a traditional open fireplace or a wood burning stove. Firewood kindling can play …
Wood Stove Gaskets (A Complete Guide Including Replacement)
What Is A Wood Stove Gasket? A gasket on a wood burning stove is the seal located around the inside of the stove door. A wood stove door gasket typically …
Wood Stove Common Problems (And Solutions)
Wood burning stoves are a great way to help increase the heat output and efficiency of burning firewood in your home compared to using traditional open fireplaces. However, there are …