Top 10 chimney-related myths
Everything from how flues are constructed to Mary Poppins… and much more inbetween!
Author: mrsootuk
Why old chimneys fail – and what you can do about it
Nothing lasts forever, and your flue is no different…
Why stove bricks crack – and how they are easily replaced
Every diligent stove owner should be aware of this and make provision for it
Why your original fireplace may not work
Double glazing, uPVC doors, cavity wall insulation, loft lagging and extractor fans can all have a knock-on effect
Lifehack Video: How to start a fire successfully every single time…
It saves you money, is better for the environment and starts heating your room within minutes
Tar in chimneys: How it’s formed and why it is a fire/carbon monoxide risk
Despite what some may think, it’s not ‘just part and parcel’ of having a real fireplace…
Wet wood: Why we need education, not legislation
Every well-meaning law has unintended consequences… here are just three of them.
Your 5-step guide for a safer and successful burning season
Get these things in place now and you stand less of a chance of coming unstuck once autumn and winter are underway.
It may be ‘multi-fuel’… but mixing wood, coal and slumbering can damage your chimney liner
It’s best to choose just one fuel, and burn it at the optimum temperature