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As the proud owner of a wood burning stove, often the temptation to maximise fuel savings takes over. You may want to cut and season your own firewood. While this is definitely a great option, there are a few things you need to consider first of all.

You’ve probably heard of The Clean Air Act or are aware of Smoked Controlled Areas throughout the UK, but what does this really mean for you? And how can you be sure what fuel you can use in these areas? Here’s everything you need to know about The Clean Air Act and Smokeless Fuel...

There’s nothing better than rounding up your friends and family for a summer’s evening around the firepit. But, how much do you really know about the coal or fuel that you’re burning? Here’s an insight into everything you need to know about coal.

In another blog, we discussed the process of seasoning your own wood. And, although possible, many of our customers just don’t have that free time to waste. Luckily, there’s a faster, more efficient way: kiln drying! In this post, Coal Hut is taking a deep-dive into kiln dried wood. We’ll cover everything from the importance of wood moisture content, the kiln drying process and so much more. Read more to find out how to get industry-leading kiln dried wood at CoalHut.com.

Anthracite coal is a premium fuel for home appliances. Famed for its consistent performance in the likes of heaters, cookers and boilers - it's no wonder why it has become one of the most popular smokeless coals on the market today. In this post, Coal Hut takes a deep-dive into anthracite coal. The topics to be discussed include the formation process, the benefits of anthracite coal, uses for anthracite coal and much more!

As is common knowledge, coal is one of the world’s premier energy sources with a wide array of applications. But did you know that a substantial amount of global electricity is derived from burning coal? If you didn’t, it should be fair to say that you're also unaware of the process of turning coal into electricity. Therefore, in this post, Coal Hut are providing an explanation as to how electricity is generated from coal for those of us who are curious.

Have you ever wondered which countries produce the most coal? It remains an integral fuel source of modern life, with world coal consumption achieving a staggering 3,732 million tons of oil equivalent in 2017. In this post, Coal Hut are going to run through a list of the world’s leading coal producers, providing helpful statistics and background information on the coal capitals of the world.

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 appliances 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.