Advice for Stove Owners
Our guides provide practical advice for wood burning stove owners. Whether you're new to wood burning or a "seasoned" veteran — our guides can get you started or offer a refresher on how to operate your stove cleanly, efficiently and cheaply.
From lighting and operating a fire to calculating how much wood to buy for winter, we've covered everything you will need to know to get the best from your stove.
Not sure where to start? Our top-down lighting guide is a good place if you aren't familiar with the benefits of this lighting method.
All Advice Guides
How to Light a Wood Stove: Top-Down Method
Cleaner lighting, less smoke, and a steady burn - the top-down method flips traditional fire-lighting on its head. Our UK guide shows you how and why.
How to Test if Your Firewood Is Dry: A Moisture Meter Guide
Wet wood means smoke, soot and wasted heat. Our UK guide shows how to use a moisture meter to check your logs - and why it pays for itself fast.
How Do I Clean My Wood Stove Glass?
Cleaning stove glass doesn't need special products. Our guide explains the classic newspaper and ash method, what to avoid, and why glass blackens.
How to Store Kiln-Dried Logs
How should you store kiln-dried logs? Our UK guide covers the three principles of good log storage, common mistakes, and why storing outside is fine.
How Hot Should Your Wood Burner Be? A Flue Thermometer Guide
Running too cool wastes fuel and blackens glass; too hot damages your stove. Our guide covers the ideal flue temperature and how to use a thermometer.
How Do I Stop My Stove from Smoking? A Guide to Clean, Efficient Burning
Persistent smoke from your stove means wasted fuel and unhappy neighbours. Our UK guide shows how to spot the signs and burn wood cleanly.
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Birch is now £128/m3
10% Price drop on kiln-dried birch
8% Lower than average at this time of year