An employee of historic sweeping firm H Firkins & Sons has become the first woman in London to qualify as a chimney sweep. Lucie Chamberlain, 36, began sweeping last year after transitioning from her job working in a fireplace showroom. Lucie, from Bedfordshire, who started as a showroom assistant and worked her way up to store manager, decided to move into sweeping to prove to her teenage son...
There’s no better time to start planning for autumn/winter. During the summer months, it may not feel like the chilly nights are drawing near but thinking about a heating upgrade or project renovation now means less rush and more time to get it right. The Chew Logstore from Beltane Stoves is the perfect choice for larger rooms and open-plan living and it’s available now from Eurostove. Combining striking...
The Stove Industry Association (SIA) is pleased to announce the launch of its new Knowledge Hub – a free online resource designed to help consumers make informed decisions about wood burning stoves and learn how to use them safely, efficiently and responsibly. Available now on the SIA website, the Knowledge Hub brings together a growing library of short, easy-to-understand videos covering many of the questions consumers ask most frequently. Whether...
The Stove Industry Association (SIA) has welcomed an update after the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) was found to have made an error when it rapped the association for false advertising. The SIA was reported to the ASA last year amid a complaint that its promotional material around the emissions benefits of modern stoves was misleading. The crux of the complaint was the SIA’s claim that a ‘modern stove’...
The Accona Logstore from F2 Fires at Eurostove Brings Elevated Heating to the Home On a cold winter’s day, the last thing anyone wants to do is to trudge outside to gather logs for the fire. Whether it’s kept in the garage, outhouse or shed, any dry, untreated wood is much more convenient if it’s stored inside the home. So, what better solution than a logstore stove, with...
The first Trade Stove and Fireplace Professional Show was a phenomenally HOT time for many in the industry – in more ways than one. The weekend in Doncaster was held across the 30th-31st May 2026 – during the tail-end of a heatwave which showed no signs of letting up as traders began to put up their stands. The builds ranged from small but quirky stands to outdoor sheds,...
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