It’s national Fire Prevention Week, prime time to plan to get the chimney inspected and cleaned if necessary. As temperatures drop, area residents will be thinking about lighting fireplaces and ...

The Ofgem energy price cap rose by £149 on October 1, taking the average annual energy bill to £1,717. The Government is ...

Reader Question: Are fireplace inserts the same as freestanding wood-burning stoves ... the diameters for flue pipes and the ...

As the cooler days of fall approach, it’s the perfect time to get your home in shape for the colder months ahead. Tackling a few simple maintenance tasks now can save you a lot of hassle and ...

Here are the signs that a professional chimney sweep looks for: • “Puffy” or “honey combed” creosote • Warped metal of the damper, metal smoke chamber connector pipe or ...

Installing polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe for plumbing, HVAC, or other projects requires making clean slices, and PVC pipe cutters serve just that purpose. These cutters are available in various ...

The Scottish government has temporarily dropped restrictions on the installation of wood burning stoves in newbuild homes or conversions. The Scottish Conservatives, who campaigned against the ...

SNP ministers have confirmed a “long overdue climbdown” by scrapping plans to ban the installation of wood burning stoves after a backlash from rural communities. Climate action minister ...

The Scottish Government has U-turned on its plans to ban wood-burning and peat stoves in new build homes. The regulations restricting the use of polluting heating systems came into force in April and ...

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Tulip trees were long renowned for their carbon storage. Their unique wood may be responsible. For as long as scientists have studied trees, we have categorised them into two types based on the ...