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Have Your Say

Save Our Stoves – Have your Say

Heat in Buildings Bill Legislation. Have Your Say – Before it’s Too Late!

July 17, 2024

Wood Burner Questions

Does my woodburner affect climate change?

Of course, the answer is no. But It’s a good question because burning wood produces carbon dioxide (CO2), doesn’t it?…

June 19, 2024

Woodburner ban Scotland

New build woodburner ban in Scotland!

Chimney sweeps and their customers are joining other groups to support the Save our Stoves campaign in Scotland. Sweeps are…

May 28, 2024

Chimney Sweep Day

May 1st – Chimney Sweeps Day

The days surrounding May 1st have long been associated with festivals and celebrations.

May 1, 2024

Chimney Sweep Limerick Tea Towel

Chimney Sweep Limerick Tea Towel

Introducing our limited edition chimney sweep’s ’Limerick Tea Towel’.

April 25, 2024

St. Florian Statue

From Sainthood to Soot

The Surprising Connection between Saints and Chimney Sweeps From sacred saints depicted holding holy relics to soot-covered sweeps and their…

April 11, 2024

Removing Ash From Wood Burning Fireplace Or Stov

Wood Ash

If you burn wood, you’ll produce some ash. But what is ash and what can we use it for?

November 15, 2023

Death of coal

The Death of Coal

The sale of house coal as a domestic fuel in England came to an end on 1st May 2023.

August 8, 2023

Soot Smell in Your House?

Find out why you might be having this problem in the warmer weather.

June 14, 2023

House Coal Ban In England

Traditional House Coal Ban for England

Centuries of history came to a close on May 1st 2023 as the sale of traditional housecoal was banned for…

April 28, 2023