
Heat Logs
Are Heat Logs Worth It?
There are many ways to enjoy a fire. You might think that the banning of house coal would mean that there are now fewer, but in fact the environmental crisis…
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Heat Logs
Are Heat Logs Worth It?
There are many ways to enjoy a fire. You might think that the banning of house coal would mean that there are now fewer, but in fact the environmental crisis…
Read More
Firepits
What Are the Best Logs for Fire Pits?
Now that summer is within sight, you might be looking forward to long evenings spent outside enjoying the warmer weather. Of course, even in summer it can get a bit…
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Advice
BBQ Gas Explained: Pros, Cons & What to Look For
The cold days and nights at last seem to be behind us for another year and long, warm summer evenings will surely soon be back with us once more. For…
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Smokeless Fuel
Smokeless Fuel for Fire Pits: The Pros and Cons
Enjoying the outdoor life during the summer is a goal for many people, and what better way to do that than to spend an evening outside gathered round a fire…
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Advice
Compost Buying Guide
At the time of writing, the sun is shining and it feels reasonable to think that winter is almost behind us and spring is just around the corner. While we…
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Advice
How to Use the Top Down Fire Method for the Perfect Burn
We all know that your choice of fuel can have a significant impact on the efficiency of your fire, in terms of the heat it produces, the length of time…
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Firewood
Coal vs Firewood: Which is Best for Winter Heating?
With all the changes in what you can and what you can’t burn for your winter heating, we thought it was time to sit down and review what are still…
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Industry News
Winter Fuel Payment: What’s Changed?
At the time of writing, we’ve just had our first real cold snap of the winter in England. That’s bound to have worried many pensioners already concerned about how they’re…
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Smokeless Fuel
What Is The Best Smokeless Coal?
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…
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Charcoal
Charcoal Grilling Guide For Beginners
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…
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