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In another blog, we provided our top tips for lighting your multi-fuel stove, every single time. However, as we all know, the process of cleaning a multi-fuel stove can be an arduous task if you don’t know what you’re doing. Therefore, in this post, Coal Hut are providing a step-by-step guide on how to clean your multi-fuel stove effectively. If you follow these simple steps, it will enhance the performance and longevity of your stove, resulting in a better burn for your buck.

For must of us, our open fire or multi-fuel stove is the pride and joy of our household. They are a central piece to any living space and no other appliance do such a good job of gathering friends and family together. With that in mind, we must carefully consider the value of the fuel that we use. Therefore, in this post, we’re going to run through a list of benefits for one of the most common fuels for open fires and stoves: Kiln Dried Logs.

There’s nothing quite like that feeling of burning firewood in a traditional open fire or wood burning stove. However, storing wood effectively is no mean feat - it can be easy to make a few mistakes along the way. That’s why, in this post, Coal Hut are providing our top tips for storing firewood, ensuring that your wood reserves are maintained to the highest level possible.

You already know that Coal Hut are the leading supplier of high-quality coals for open fires and closed appliances. But do you know how coal is actually made? In this post, we’re going to take a look at the environmental factors that cause coal formation, along with a basic overview of the coal mining process. Read more to find the answer to your burning questions!

A quintessential, holiday tradition made famous by that Nat King Cole song - roasting chestnuts is synonymous with Christmas time. But have you ever actually done it? Our guess is probably not. Therefore, in true festive spirit, Coal Hut are going to provide a step-by-step guide on how to roast chestnuts on an open fire. 

It’s the most wonderful time of the year and, for a limited time only, Coal Hut are applying festive discounts on each of our amazing coal products. Now, we know what you’re thinking: “How am I ever going to choose from Coal Hut’s seemingly endless list of coals?” Well, in this post, we’re going to compare a list of contenders for the perfect coal for Christmas, helping you make the right choice.

‘Tis the season to be jolly and safe! The festive period should be filled with joy, laughter, loved ones and good food. However, many people still get their tinsel in a tangle when it comes to Christmas fire safety precautions. Seem familiar? Don’t worry, in this post, Coal Hut are providing you with a checklist of festive fire safety tips for the holiday season to ensure that your days stay merry and bright. We’ll cover everything fire safety related, including Christmas trees, Christmas decorations and more. Christmas comes but once a year, make sure you’re ready for it!

There’s no better time to bag a bargain than the Black Friday and Cyber Monday weekend. Coal Hut are offering their customers the chance to enjoy some sizzling deals on a range of our amazing fuel products. In this post, we’re going to detail the ins and the outs of these Black Friday and Cyber Monday fuel deals. We’re turning up the heat on discounts for coal, smokeless fuel and more. Be sure not to miss out.

Traditionally, we have jam-packed our open fires and multi-fuel stoves with hardwood as a fuel source. However, things are beginning to change. UK households are now showing preference to coal briquettes and heat logs. But, what is causing this sudden shift? In this post, we are going to take a look at each of the advantages that coal briquettes and heat logs have over traditional hardwood to try and explain this recent trend.

It is that time of the year again where an age-old debate begins to rear its ugly head. The debate: which is better, wood burning stoves or open fires? With the new-age interior designers cosying up to wood burning stoves and the traditionalists favouring a roaring fire, it seems as though we are no closer to finding the answer. Luckily, in this article, Coal Hut are going to compare wood burning stoves and open fires, detailing their strengths and weaknesses, with the aim of crowning the victor.