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Ideas & Advice
Ideas, guidance and practical advice for your home.
Explore our bathroom and fireplace guides, find answers to common questions and discover helpful information to support your next home improvement.
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Electric, Gas or Wood-Burning Fire: Which Is Right for You?
Choosing a new fire? Compare electric, gas and wood-burning options, including their benefits, installation requirements, running costs and maintenance, to find the right fit for your home.
8 min read
How Do I Choose the Right Size Fireplace for My Room?
Choosing a fireplace? Learn how to assess room proportions, compare heat outputs, measure your space and select a fire that suits your home and installation requirements.
5 min read
Are Wood-Burning Stoves Legal in the UK?
Are wood-burning stoves being banned? Learn about the UK rules for wood-burning and multi-fuel stoves, including smoke control areas, exempt appliances and permitted fuels.
6 min read
Do I Need a Chimney for My Fire?
Do you need a chimney to install a new fire? Learn which electric fires need no chimney, how balanced-flue gas fires work and what is required to install a wood-burning stove.
7 min read
Can You Put a TV Above a Fireplace? Pros, Cons and Things to Consider
Thinking about mounting a TV above your fireplace? Explore the pros and cons, heat considerations, viewing height, cable management and media wall planning tips.
5 min read
How to Choose a Fireplace Surround
Choosing a fireplace surround? Explore traditional and contemporary styles, compare materials and finishes, and learn what to check before ordering a surround for your home.
5 min read
Wood-Burning Stove Buying Guide
Planning to buy a wood-burning stove? Learn about stove sizing, chimney and flue requirements, hearths, fuel, installation and maintenance before choosing a model.
10 min read
Wood-Burning vs Multi-Fuel Stoves: What’s the Difference?
Not sure whether to choose a wood-burning or multi-fuel stove? Compare their designs, fuel options and key considerations before deciding which suits your home.
5 min read
What Is a Fireplace Inglenook? A Guide to Inglenook Fireplaces
What is an inglenook fireplace? Discover the history of this distinctive recessed fireplace design, explore traditional and modern styles, and learn which fires and stoves may be suitable.
5 min read
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