Looking at fires on the internet can be a good way of getting ideas for what you want but the best way by far is just to talk to an expert and see what they can offer. There is no substitute for face to face advice from people who really know their stuff.

The type of wood that you use in your wood burning stove is as essential a factor in its performance as the stove itself. As well as saving you money in the long term, using the right wood and looking after your stove will extend its lifespan and be better for the environment.

Winter may seem like a long time away but now is actually the best time to be thinking about having a wood burning stove installed.