What’s the Best Fuel for a Wood Burner?

As the Winter is quickly approaching and the nights begin to get colder, many of us begin to crave the natural crackle and comfort of an open fire. Whether you already own a log burner or you’re thinking about buying one, we’ve put together a guide to choosing the best fuel for your wood burner. […]

Nobody wants to come down the stairs first thing in the morning to a pile of debris in the fireplace. Unfortunately, it does happen, but there’s usually a very simple reason as to why, and it can be easily fixed, and avoided, once you know what to look for.       Wind and rain […]

There’s nothing better than cosying up to a crackling fireplace on a cold winter’s afternoon. As well as comfort, fireplaces are also an effective and cost-efficient way to heat your home. However, before you decide to light up your fireplace for its first winter’s use, it’s important to ensure that everything is safe and prepared […]

If you’ve owned a chimney for a while, you may already have some knowledge or interest in chimney cowls and what they do. However, if you know nothing about chimneys it can be difficult to know where to start. As a homeowner, you don’t need to know everything about chimney cowls, but it’s ideal to […]

For some, the first thought that comes to mind when chimney sweeping is mentioned is the mess. They aren’t wrong when you think about all the soot, dust, and rubbish that gets stuck in the chimney, however, this common misconception is one of many reasons why you should choose a qualified chimney sweep to do […]

Although on the top of our to-do lists, often the most important tasks get left to the last minute. The chimney is a popular example of this. Typically, the fireplace only really gets used in the winter months, which is when qualified chimney sweeps are usually at their busiest. Chimney cleaning may sound like an […]

Buying a new home is one of life’s most exciting achievements. If you’ve scored a house with a beautiful traditional fireplace, we recommend you have a read through our guide to looking after an old chimney to avoid any unwanted surprises. We understand that unpacking the kitchen cupboards may seem a higher priority on your […]

What’s that smell? It’s not pleasant, is it? Only, it appears to be coming from the chimney, and this is the first time something horrible has wafted from there. Smells can emanate from chimneys for a number of reasons, and some are more troubling than others. The good news? They can all be identified and […]

As a homeowner, you’ve got enough on your plate, haven’t you? Can you really be bothered to keep an eye on something you can’t even keep an eye on? If you feel this way about your chimney, you’re not alone. It is, after all, one of those features that only gets used during certain times […]

Imagine spending forever renovating a property only to find that a party wall agreement ruins your plans. If a surveyor is appointed, they might refer to this as a ‘party wall award’, which is essentially the same thing. It’s a legal agreement between yourself and your neighbours that governs any structural work you might want […]