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Build the best summer barbeque

With heatwaves hitting this English summertime, Londoners with outdoor areas are bringing their barbecues out from hibernation. If you’re planning a big cookout for friends and family, it’s a given that you’ll want to ensure that your barbecue skills impress. In this blog, we’ll show you why the fire you create is the key to […]

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Can you use conifer logs in a wood-burning stove?

An extensive selection of wood types are available for log burners but they always fall into two main categories, softwood, and hardwood. While it’s true that any wood that has been dried and seasoned properly is fit for a log burner, different species will impact the results. Here we will explore conifer wood as a […]

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Where and how to keep your fuel supply

Homeowners who buy a flexible multi-fuel stove for their property can burn different kinds of combustible materials including coal briquets and logs. As a result, they can appreciate the benefits of both. While a Kiln dried wood is renowned for providing an authentic “real fire” experience and incredible scents, coal burns slowly and for longer […]

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How to store Calor gas bottles

Safely storing gas bottles of any kind is critical to ensure your personal safety and everyone else’s. Therefore, before you go out and buy, it’s a good idea to learn how to look after them. Tips for storing gas bottles Always make sure that you handle Calor gas bottles properly. Failing to do so could […]

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Useful tips for using helium gas

A non-toxic, odourless, non-flammable gas, helium is lighter than air. Its ability to make the containers it fills float has made it a national favourite for Britons inflating balloons and balloon displays at a wide array of special occasions from anniversaries and birthdays to gigs and garden parties. To get the most from the helium […]

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Gas safety at festivals: everything you need to know

If you’re heading to a festival in London this summer and want to cook your own food, you’ll need a camping stove and gas to fuel it. Whenever you are cooking on a camping stove, you need to be careful, but if you’re at a festival, it’s incredibly important to follow strict gas safety guidelines […]

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Which wood is best for your fire?

From the glowing embers and crackling wood to the scent of smoke, an open fire is favoured by many. From campfires and chimeneas outdoors to wood burners and open fires inside, logs can be bought that deliver heat, warmth, and exceptional smells. In this blog, we’ll look at the types of wood available that make […]

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Should I choose propane or butane gas for my BBQ?

Finally, summer has arrived. This means a big welcome to outdoor dining and specifically, BBQs. Many of you have probably already enjoyed a few BBQs with friends and family since the warmer weather started, and perhaps your gas bottle now needs replacing, or you are just starting to think about firing up that BBQ for […]

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Common misconceptions about wood-burning stoves

There has been some controversy recently surrounding wood-burning stoves and their effect on the environment. However, a lot of the talk about the environmental effects of wood-burning stoves is based on myths, with there being many common misconceptions. Read on to find out more. Wood-burning stoves have high emissions One of the more common misconceptions […]

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Three reasons why your wood-burning stove won’t stay lit

Wood burning stoves can offer lots of warmth and a cosy glow after you get them going. However, building a successful fire can take practice. When you’re a beginner, facing a fire that keeps going out can be frustrating. If you’re wondering where you’re going wrong, in this blog we’ll look at the three reasons […]

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