News and thoughts from the team at KG Smith & Son

Choice is, of course, nearly always considered a good thing. But sometimes too much choice can be intimidating, even unnecessary – after all, who in life really has the time…

Summer arrived late this year, but it’s here now, and that means that more and more people are being tempted to light up the barbecue and enjoy some al fresco…

We may not get the consistently hot weather that those in Australia – home of the ‘barbie’ – enjoy, but that doesn’t mean that barbecues are not an increasingly important part…

Coal had been used as a source of heat for thousands of years before powering the transformation brought about by the Industrial Revolution from the 18th century onwards. It’s no…

How long does charcoal last while cooking? The good news is that high-quality charcoal should give you more than enough burn time in favourable weather conditions. Lump style charcoal will…

With spring bulbs starting to poke their way above ground – despite the odd frosty night meaning we still have to scrape our car windscreens some mornings – thoughts are inevitably turning…

Calor gas bottles are a convenient means of transporting and feeding the propane, butane and patio gas used to power grills, heaters, camping stoves and much more. That makes them…

Coal has long been used to heat homes and power industry, but you may not be aware that there are many varieties of coal that have different benefits and –…