The use of wood burners in the UK has nearly doubled since 2009. (Getty Images) Unlike radiators or underfloor heating, there's something magical – romantic, even – about a wood burner. From the ...

It’s that time of year again when many of us dream of chestnuts roasting in an open fire, as those long winter nights draw in. Open fire places might look comforting and cosy, but what about the smoke ...

With the first frost on its way, now is the time to think about lighting your first fire of the winter. While you can burn more than just wood in a multi-fuel stove, this doesn't mean that you can ...

Fires add warmth and a cozy feeling to your home. However, is a wood-burning stove a better option than a fireplace? We'll go ...

Opinion articles provide independent perspectives on key community issues, separate from our newsroom reporting. You’ve likely heard something about the gas-stove feud of 2023. The latest round of ...

Households are being warned about the dangers of wood-burning stoves, including modern eco-design models, as a new study by the University of Surrey's Global Center for Clean Air Research (GCARE) has ...

When many people think of wood-burning stoves, the chances are that they imagine bulky cast-iron boxes, smoky chimneys and soot-blackened glass. The models that were a mainstay of old cottages and ...

But there is increasing concern about the potential health and environmental impacts of wood burning stoves. These impacts affect the air inside the home and local neighbourhoods. The exact extent of ...

Wood-burning stoves are booming in the UK, a cosy response to high energy prices and cost of living pressures. But this comes with a hidden cost. So-called domestic burning is now a leading source of ...