A stove can look perfect in a showroom and still be wrong for your home. That is usually where the costly mistakes start - an appliance that is too large for the room, a chimney that needs more work than expected, or a fireplace opening that looks straightforward until the...

A low headline price for a stove can look appealing - right up until you discover the flue parts, hearth work, chimney lining and installation are all extra. That is why stove package deals attract so much attention. For many homeowners, the real value is not simply buying a stove...

A fireplace can look perfectly sound from the room side and still be unsuitable for a stove. That is why one of the most common questions we hear is, do I need chimney liner? The honest answer is usually yes for a wood burning or multi-fuel stove, but not always...