The nights are drawing in, which makes now the perfect time to get your fire set for easy, cosy evenings. Here is a quick checklist to get you ready, plus simple ideas to make those longer nights feel more hygge.
Your Fire-Ready Checklist
- Test alarms: press the test button on your smoke alarm and check your carbon monoxide alarm is working.
- Sweep the chimney or flue: book a professional sweep before winter. Find a sweep near you.
- Order fuel: make sure you have a mix for different moments, and keep a couple of starter kits on hand.
- Check your stove: clean the glass, inspect door rope seals and air controls, and replace worn parts.
- Clear the space: tidy the hearth, keep kindling and firelighters within easy reach, and store fuel dry and off the ground.
Pick the Right Fuel for the Moment
- Kiln dried wood: low moisture for a bright flame and quick warmth, ideal when you want instant atmosphere and that classic log-fire feel. Shop kiln dried wood.
- Ecoal: a smokeless, lower-smoke choice made with crushed olive stones, designed for long, steady heat with an attractive flame on open fires and multi-fuel stoves. Shop Ecoal.
- Heat Logs: clean and consistent, great for predictable warmth with low ash and easy storage. Shop heat logs.
- Brazier: a great-value smokeless option that lasts longer than traditional coal and is suitable for open fires and multi-fuel stoves. Shop Brazier.
- Coffee briquettes: These compressed briquettes burn hotter and longer than wood and are made from recycled coffee grounds. They have an even burn and a good story to tell guests. Shop Coffee Briquettes.
Twizlers: tidy, reliable firelighters that make first-time light simple. Pair with dry kindling for best results. Shop the firelighting range.
Burn Better and Stay Safe
Use the right fuel for your appliance, follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and book regular chimney sweeps. Keep alarms in working order, store fuel dry with airflow around it, and never burn painted or treated wood or household waste. If you live in a Smoke Control Area, choose suitable fuels and use your appliance correctly.
When your alarms are tested, your chimney is swept and your fire kit is ready, darker evenings become something to look forward to. Stock up on the fuels that fit your home and enjoy a cleaner, easier light every time.
