Insurance companies may want to verify the following: Your wood stove’s make and model The stove’s connection to your home’s chimney The proper amount of fire guards are in place (such as a fire ...

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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...

Gas stove buying guide: Which gas stove should you buy? How many types of stoves are there? All that and more in this detailed guide. Your kitchen is a sacred place where most of your cooking ...

Households across the UK are being warned they face fines of £300 this month onwards if they use their chimney ... that only some people with a wood-burning stove or open fire will pay a fine ...

The weather warning comes as estimates suggest that the popularity in wood burners has grown ... that owners remember to have their stoves checked and their chimney swept before they start using ...