This new fire suite from Kinder is a truly stunning piece of design! Specifically designed to fit the average sized living room, this is a complete fire suite that combines a high quality surround and a fabulous, realistic log effect, high efficiency (HE) gas fire.

The beauty of ‘Glo’ Eco Briquettes is that they are carbon neutral. The CO2 released in burning them has only been absorbed by growing the rape crop within the past 9-12 months. CO2 from coal was captured millions of years ago, and CO2 from hardwood logs up to 100 years ago. When these materials burn they release the CO2 back into the environment.

Having our cake and eating it is always a great feeling! We want to have style and beauty in our homes. However with the need to save energy and also to save money, do we have to compromise on looks to get efficiency

When whichever partyforms a Government it is almost guaranteed that our energy bills will keep on going up. Can you ever remember them staying on one level? Or, Heaven forbid, actually going down? This means that it is more important than ever to find ways of using less energy in our homes.

When it comes to heating our homes with electric fires, who doesn’t want to combine style with the highest standards of innovation? Then there’s the ‘wow’ factor which comes with having a convincing real-fire effect at the click of a button. All this and much more is now available thanks to a new range of [...]

In 2009 the responsibility for maintaining the register of approved gas installers and fitters passed to the Gas Safety Register operated by Capita and overseen by HSE as the regulator with responsibility for gas safety. This scheme replaces one operated by CORGI. If you’re having any gas work done in your home, you should ensure [...]

In the middle of a credit crunch, it’s a pleasant surprise to find a product that’s not only value for money but gives you more than you ask for, AND it’s made here in the UK. If this chilly winter has prompted a look around for a new gas fire, take a look at the [...]

When you’re planning to decorate and furnish a room in your home, whether you’re starting from scratch with everything brand new or remodelling an existing room, keeping a few loved pieces, it can sometimes seem a daunting job.  Here are 8 key points to think about when designing your perfect room, from the furniture to [...]

Having a cosy wood-burning stove in your home is on many people’s wish list when they move to the country.  A modern solid-fuel stove looks stylish and appropriate in country interiors, and can really add to the comfortable homey look. But what if your home décor style is more formal and you don’t want the [...]

1. Gas: Glass-fronted gas fires are the most energy efficient option, and very stylish too. High-efficiency gas fires can be up to 94% efficient. When you realise that an ordinary open fire is just 15% efficient, you can see how you’ll quickly make back the money you invest in a new fire. And they’re cleaner [...]