It was the start of the DIY boom, and no home in the country was safe from it!
1970s Nostalgia: When Britain’s Fireplaces Started Going All Retro
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8 Questions Which MUST Be Answered Over The Wet Wood ‘Ban’
The announcement poses a number of potential issues which need clarification as soon as possible...
Stoves & Woodburning: What I Learnt In Sweden
The Scandinavian country uses more solid fuel but has fewer issues with air quality...
Revealed: The worst areas for CHIMNEY FIRES in Greater Manchester
I asked for the official figures - and was shocked at what I discovered
Why this smoke test DOESN’T prove your chimney is safe – yet people still fall for it
Even chimneys which leak like a sieve can have a ‘good draw’...
New Home, New Fireplace? Then You’ll Love This Inspection Service We’ve Launched For You…
Buying a new home with an existing fireplace can be very exciting. But how do you know it is working properly? The truth is that most Homebuyer Surveys are completely meaningless when it comes to checking real fireplaces. In fact, hundreds of homes get sold every year with faulty installations. That’s the reason we’ve introduced … Continue reading New Home, New Fireplace? Then You’ll Love This Inspection Service We’ve Launched For You…
I Can Smell Smoke Upstairs When My Fire Is On – Help!
There are a few reasons why you may be getting fumes in your living space...
Why having new ‘eco’ stoves without updating Building Regs may end up with MORE emissions
Connecting modern stoves to old, open flues without a lining system should be stopped
Why some fuel merchants SHOULDN’T really advise you on what to burn in your fireplace…
The truth is, most don’t have enough information about your installation to offer such advice...
Why having to wait WEEKS for a chimney sweep is a good sign…
Wanting to just get ‘someone’ to sweep your fireplace isn’t always the best option