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Slumber Burning is when a wood burning or solid fuel appliance is purposely shut down at a low output normally for overnight burning to be revived in the morning without the need for relighting. Things you need to know and do Do you try and keep your

Crews from Bovey Tracey and Newton Abbot were alerted to a domestic fire this afternoon in Lustleigh. Due to working smoke alarms, the occupants were able to evacuate before the fire took hold. A BA crew were committed into the property in an attempt to extinguish the

Buying a new stove on or after 1st January 2020 All new appliances installed on or after 1st January 2022 will need to be EcoDesign Ready to comply with the new regulations. Whilst we recommend that you look out for the SIA ecodesign ready label you can

The Reasons Why You Should Never NOT Get Your Chimney Swept. So often we visit customers who have not had their chimney or flue swept for quite some time, they usually make the point that they hardly ever light the fire, therefore they don’t deem it necessary

ProSweep Whether you have a small woodburning stove on a flexible liner or an inglenook in an old chimney or a traditional open fire in a mid terrace we are perfectly equipped to deal with all your chimney sweeping needs. We are a guest in your home

The  stacking logs and other combustible materials next to multi fuel stoves and wood burning stoves. I know we have all seen it on those TV make over programmes where the designer thinks it gives a nice, cottage feel. Or you may do it to dry your

Looking to buy logs for your fire or stove? Then make sure you don’t Buy Wet Firewood   It’s obvious but logs should not be wet, wet firewood affects the way fire burns. Trees that have just been felled are known as green wood and can contain

Stay safe in your home Free Home safety visits Did you know that Devon & Somerset Fire Rescue offer  a free home fire safety visit. They offer these visits to ensure you are doing everything possible to help you stay safe in your home. If you think

Its January and you are now back at work and the big question is, what can I do with my Christmas tree once I pack away the tinsel, baubles and lights in the loft for another 12 months? Ash for your garden Because most evergreens are heavy

More chimney fires happen in the first three months of the year than the remaining 8 months! Last year there were nearly  8000 Chimney Fires in England and 55% of these chimney fires occured during the Months of January, Feburary and March. Whilst many people do regulaly