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...

A small sitting room can be the hardest space to get right. Choose a stove that is too powerful and the room becomes uncomfortably hot within half an hour. Choose one on looks alone and you can end up with poor efficiency, awkward clearances, or installation costs you did not...