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Shepherd’s huts, lodges, and sheds have become increasingly popular as charming retreats or alternative living spaces. These rustic structures provide a cosy and intimate atmosphere, perfect for various uses, such as guest accommodations, home offices, or peaceful getaways.A wood-burning stove is one key element that can significantly enhance the comfort and ambience of these spaces. [...]

Have you just moved into a new home? Perhaps you’re installing a new stove or fireplace? Whatever the scenario, if you’re doing any work related to your chimney, you may be wondering if you need to replace the flue liner. Keep reading and the Trade Price Flues team will tell you the answer…What types of [...]

Whether you’re renovating an old open fireplace, or building a new one, you may be wondering whether it’s necessary to use a flue liner with it. Keep reading and the Trade Price Flues team will tell you the answer…Is it a legal requirement to use a flue liner with an open fireplace? The first thing [...]

A traditional wood burning stove makes a fantastic addition to the home. But, it’s not quite so fantastic if it starts burning inefficiently. A stove which is burning inefficiently will not only use more fuel, but can be smoky and difficult to light. So, if you want to avoid those issues and get your wood [...]

Since 2020 increasing numbers of people have been working from home. In fact, some people have enjoyed it so much, they’ve built dedicated offices in their gardens! Whether you call them garden rooms, garden pods, outdoor rooms or garden studios, it’s important that you keep them heated and comfortable. Which leads many people to ask, [...]

The buy-to-let market is on the rise. With soaring demand for housing and low mortgage rates on offer, becoming a landlord is an increasingly tempting proposition for many people. But, before you take the plunge, it’s vital that you are fully aware of your responsibilities regarding a rental property’s stoves, open fireplaces and chimneys (if [...]

For many people, this may seem like a question with an obvious answer. But, in the world of chimneys, terminology is often used interchangeably, causing confusion and making it a challenge to buy the right parts for your chimney upgrade. So, keep reading and we’ll eliminate this confusion and tell you what the exact difference [...]

If you really want to get the best out of your open fireplace or wood burning stove, then it’s highly recommended that you insulate your chimney flue. Why? Because it brings a whole host of benefits including improved performance, better efficiency and more. Keep reading and we’ll tell you everything you need to know about [...]

No matter what the time of year, it can be great to get away from it all in your caravan. But sometimes it can get just a bit too chilly to be comfortable. If you don’t want to heat up your caravan with electric or gas heaters, then why not opt for the ultimate in [...]

A chimney is a chimney, right? Wrong. If you’ve only ever given chimneys a passing thought, then you’d be forgiven for thinking they’re all more or less the same. However, chimneys come in all shapes, sizes and materials. Knowing what kind of chimney you have is important - especially if you’re fitting a new flue [...]