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Add Charm With a Wood Burning Stove

Many people love the warmth and the charm that emanates from a wood burning stove. Some enjoy the lifestyle that a stove offers. Tasks such as the early morning chopping of wood, the carrying of it inside with the dog running close behind and the setting of a roaring fire that can be enjoyed with friends and family. Let’s explore what you what need to know about the wood burning stove: The wood burning stove usually has a square body to it which contains the burning fire. A pipe will run out of the top of it to emit the ... Read more

6 Reasons Why You Need a Wood Burning Stove

Wood burning stoves are very popular at the moment. It’s no wonder really. There are many reasons why people are buying them. We’ve picked out the top 6 reasons why you need a wood burning stove in your life. Everybody loves an open fire. What’s not to love! A wood burning stove gives the authentic feel of one, but it’s low on mess and hard work. Resale value of your home. Although we don’t have any evidence to show you, we’ve heard that homes sell faster when they’ve got a wood burning stove installed. I guess everybody wants that open ... Read more

How to Select the Best Firewood for Your Wood Burning Stove

When it comes to firewood, there are plenty of opportunities to save money with a wood burning stove. For example, if you buy your wood when its green and store it yourself, then you will already be making a huge saving. When you buy wood, remember that the denser and heavier it is, the more heat it will produce. The hardwoods such as birch, apple, maple, beech and oak all burn far longer than many other woods, in particular the conifers. What’s so good about these woods that they can produce excellent charcoal, which will keep your fire burning for ... Read more

Tips for Using a Wood burning Stove

Firebelly Stoves FB2 Wood Burning Stove Whether you’re new to wood burning stoves, or you’ve had one installed for years, we’ve got some tips for you on using it to its full potential. Water doesn’t burn This is a really key point to remember when burning wood. Wood that has not been seasoned and is still green, can hold up to 50% of water.  This means that when you add 2 pounds of wood (1kg) to a fire, you are in effect adding a pint of water to it (half a litre). It’s not surprising that your wood burner is ... Read more

How To Choose The Best Wood Burning Stove For Your Home

With energy prices being so high, people are continually looking for more efficient ways to heat their homes. If you’re considering making a purchase of a wood burning stove for your home, here’s what you need to consider ensuring that you end up with the perfect match for your needs:  How to Pick A Wood Burning Stove For Your Home  First off you’ll most likely have a primary reason why you want to purchase a wood burning stove. Perhaps it’s because one particular room is very cold in the winter. Alternatively you may just want some eye candy to brighten ... Read more

Reasons to Buy A Wood Burning Stove

Here at Leeds Stove Centre we obviously have many customers who come to us with many different reasons why they have opted to buy a wood burning stove. We thought it would be fun to share these reasons with you so that you can consider whether the wood burning stove is the right choice for you.   Family memories This is by the far the biggest reason that people buy our wood burning stoves. Surprising, isn’t it? Most people would think it was related to money. You know, the fact that it’s a more efficient way to burn fuel, but ... Read more

A Beginners Guide to Using Your Wood-Burning Stove

Congratulations! You’re the owner of a new wood burning stove.  Of course, you cannot wait to get it lit so that you can sit back and enjoy the warmth from a roaring fire, but before you get going, read on to discover some of the basic facts that every wood burning stove owner should know. Have you got the right stove? Yes, maybe a funny question to ask if you’ve already made your purchase, but if you haven’t then you should make sure that you do your homework. Speak with the sales person to find out whether the stove that ... Read more

Cleaning Your Wood Burning Stove – Cleaning the Glass

If you’re getting a bit fed up with soot build up on the inside of your wood burning stove glass then here’s what we advise to do to clean the glass. Why Does Soot Build Up On The Wood Burning Stove Glass? In our experience, this soot situation occurs due to the wood stove burning conditions being slightly off kilter. It’s usually because there is not enough air reaching the fire and it’s not getting hot enough. There are several reasons why the wood stove is running at a lower temperature than it could and should be. The most likely ... Read more

Wood Burning Stoves are the Economical Solution for Homeowners

Due to the advancement in the technology, modern homes now have the access to a wide variety of heating systems. There are many homeowners who still prefer to use stoves that use real wood. They are regarded to as the unique solution and highly functional. You can make use of the pellets to heat up the whole house. Fuels are mostly used for the freestanding stoves and fireplace inserts. You can take the pleasure of sitting in one of the rooms and ignite the stove while switching off the thermostat and controlling the rest of the house. It is the ... Read more
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