Buying Guides
Introducing The Penman Collection of Fireplaces & Surrounds
The Penman Collection has a rich heritage of over 65 years and they have now grown to become one of the most prestige names in the…
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Buying Guides
8 Advantages Of Buying An Electric Fire
Here at Direct Fireplaces, we love all fires and fireplaces dearly. Just like our children, we recognise each type’s strengths and weaknesses, but we couldn’t possibly…
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Brand Spotlight: Carron Fireplaces, Surrounds & Inserts
The phrase ‘they don’t make them like they used to’ can be applied to many things. However, thanks to the wonderful people at Carron, that can’t…
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How To Choose The Right Fireplace For Your Home’s Decor
For many homeowners, the fireplace is the focal point of their living room. As such, when buying a new fireplace, it’s important that it fits in…
Buying Guides
Should You Buy A Fireplace Or Stove?
It’s the burning question that more and more people are asking these days – should you have a fireplace or a wood burner? Fireplaces are obviously…
Buying Guides
How To Choose The Right Electric Fire – Buying Guide
We think that electric fires sometimes get a bit of a bad press. Some of them might not have the same authenticity of a gas fire…
Buying Guides
Fireplace Terminology Glossary
We deal with fires and fireplaces every day and sometimes we get carried away with the jargon and terminology. Our glossary is a list of the…
Buying Guides
Everything You Need To Know About Buying A Fireplace
When it comes to buying a fireplace there are many things to consider, from material choices and style options to fuel type and physical size. Which…
Buying Guides
How To Choose The Perfect Solid Fuel Fire
There’s nothing quite like coming home to the inviting glow of a real fire but before you rush out and buy a new fireplace, it’s worth…
Buying Guides
Fireplace Chimneys – A Complete Guide
Having an adequate chimney for your fireplace plays a vital role in the success of a good burning fire. A chimney has two primary functions -…
Buying Guides
8 Advantages Of Buying An Electric Fire
Here at Direct Fireplaces, we love all fires and fireplaces dearly. Just like our children, we recognise each type’s strengths and weaknesses, but we couldn’t possibly…
Buying Guides
Brand Spotlight: Carron Fireplaces, Surrounds & Inserts
The phrase ‘they don’t make them like they used to’ can be applied to many things. However, thanks to the wonderful people at Carron, that can’t…
Buying Guides
How To Choose The Right Fireplace For Your Home’s Decor
For many homeowners, the fireplace is the focal point of their living room. As such, when buying a new fireplace, it’s important that it fits in…
Buying Guides
Should You Buy A Fireplace Or Stove?
It’s the burning question that more and more people are asking these days – should you have a fireplace or a wood burner? Fireplaces are obviously…
Buying Guides
How To Choose The Right Electric Fire – Buying Guide
We think that electric fires sometimes get a bit of a bad press. Some of them might not have the same authenticity of a gas fire…
Buying Guides
Fireplace Terminology Glossary
We deal with fires and fireplaces every day and sometimes we get carried away with the jargon and terminology. Our glossary is a list of the…
Buying Guides
Everything You Need To Know About Buying A Fireplace
When it comes to buying a fireplace there are many things to consider, from material choices and style options to fuel type and physical size. Which…
Buying Guides
How To Choose The Perfect Solid Fuel Fire
There’s nothing quite like coming home to the inviting glow of a real fire but before you rush out and buy a new fireplace, it’s worth…
Buying Guides
Fireplace Chimneys – A Complete Guide
Having an adequate chimney for your fireplace plays a vital role in the success of a good burning fire. A chimney has two primary functions -…