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Why Won’t My Stove Light Properly? Understanding Autumn Chimney Syndrome
As autumn sets in and many of us begin lighting our stoves again, you might notice something unusual: instead of smoke rising neatly up the chimney, it drifts back into...
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A Guide To Briquettes
When it comes to heating your home with a wood burning stove or multi-fuel stove, the fuel you choose makes all the difference. While many people are familiar with kiln...
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Choosing the Right Firewood – Oak, Ash and Birch
Not all firewood is the same. At Calido, we supply kiln dried logs in three main species: Oak, Ash and Birch. Each has different burning qualities, so the right choice...
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How to light a fire
Lighting a fire might seem simple, but the method you choose can make all the difference when it comes to how well it burns. It may surprise you, but many...
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Choosing the Best Stove for Your Space:
Multi-Fuel, Wood-Burning and Contemporary Stoves When the nights draw in and the temperature drops, there is nothing quite like the comfort and roaring flames of a real fire. At Calido,...
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How to choose the right stove.
The Right Stove for your Home In this day wood burning stoves are available in many different shapes, sizes and styles. Each stove contains the following: Airwash System; this is...
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Exploring the Ultimate Relaxation Experience: Wood-Fired Hot Tubs
Ah, the thought of soaking in a hot tub is one of the most relaxing experiences there is, but what if you could take that experience to the next level?...
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Keep Warm This Winter: The Top Outdoor Heaters In The UK
Whether you’re looking for a way to relax in your backyard or want to keep your outdoor space warm for entertaining guests, an outdoor heater is a great solution. To...
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Wood-burner Tips and Tricks for this Winter
We all secretly love getting prepared for winter, with Christmas right around the corner and hot chocolates aplenty, you will surely be wanting to dust off your log burner to...
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How to store your kiln dried logs?
How to store your kiln dried logs? It’s a well known fact in the logging community that logs which have been kiln dried burn more effectively and efficiently. This means...
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What Wood Should You Be Burning In Your Log Burner?
What Wood Should You Be Burning In Your Log Burner? You can’t beat sitting by a roaring log burner, watching sputtering flames whilst you soak in that inviting aroma of...
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Why your stove installer should be HETAS approved
Why to make sure your stove installer is HETAS approved It may seem like a cheap and hassle free option to find a friend, a recommended tradesman or any trusty...