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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.

It’s the most terrifying time of the year. The streets are filled with walking bin bags longing for sugary treats and The Addams Family is on repeat on our televisions. With all the scariness in the air, the last thing that we need is a fright when buying fuel for open fires, multi-fuel stoves and boilers. With this in mind, Coal Hut’s Halloween offers will make you jump out of your skin, but in a good way. Have a read through and discover the pumpkin-smashing price cuts that Coal Hut have to offer.

The holidays are coming thick and fast. And so too is the dreaded winter chill. You may be wondering which fuel will you keep your warm and toasty over the festive period. Luckily, Coal Hut are reviewing our best fuels in terms of heat output, helping you make the right choice.

Wood pellets are an extremely versatile fuel source made from compressed sawdust. They have multiple uses besides fuel burning, including wood pellet horse bedding, wood pellet cat litter and wood pellet potash for your garden. But have you ever wondered how they are made? This article will provide a complete run-through of the wood pellet production process for those of us who are curious.

As the detectives among us can tell, multi-fuel stoves are able to burn a variety of fuels including fire logs, coal, smokeless fuel and more. With this in mind, it would be easy to think that lighting one should be a simple enough process. While this is true, an astounding amount of people still struggle to the point of their wits’ end. This article is created with this group in mind, providing a list of 5 easy steps to ensure that your multi-fuel stove lights perfectly, every single time.

It does not seem long ago that the UK was blasted by the so-called Beast from the East. But with the year-end fast-approaching, experts are now warning that we could be facing the worst winter weather of the decade. So, are you prepared for this winter whiteout?

For those of us with only entry-level experience, cooking with wood can seem a daunting task. We’re going to run through the relative advantages and disadvantages of cooking with wood in order to answer everyone's burning question - is it even worth the hassle?

With the winter chill on its way, are you still stuck on which fuel to buy for your open fire? Then look no further. We’re going to review a select group of our best-performing products to help you make the best choice.

This article will compare each product on a range of metrics such as heat output, fire rating, ash content and price. After having analysed and compared our best sellers, we will be able to crown our best coal, best smokeless fuel or best fire log. So, strap in and let’s begin!