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Log burner getting too hot, too cold, not lighting properly? I asked the pros about the most common stove problems and how to fix them

I asked the pros about the most common stove problems and how to fix them

Ideal Home · Mar 27

I’ve navigated log burner building regulations myself — this is what all homeowners need to make sure they know to obtain the necessary consent

It's crucial you get it right

Ideal Home · Oct 18, 2025

I thought it would be a bad idea to put a log burner in a conservatory, but heating experts say it could be key to a cosy garden room in winter

But heating experts say it could be key to a cosy garden room in winter

Ideal Home · Oct 14, 2025

How to clean log burner glass – 4 natural methods for the clearest view of flickering flames

Is black soot on the glass of your log burner ruining the way it looks? Our expert guide is here to get it gleaming

Woman & Home · Dec 15, 2024

'What I wish I had known before buying a log burner for my home' reveals an interior expert

Make sure you know what to expect before installing a log burner with our insider's experience

Woman & Home · Nov 10, 2024

How to clean log burner glass - and the unconventional cleaning product you need to see it sparkle again

You don’t need any fancy cleaning products or tools, either

Ideal Home · Oct 3, 2024

How to store pizza ovens in winter - top tips to protect it from the elements when summer ends

Everything you need to know about weatherproofing this outdoor kitchen essential

Ideal Home · Sep 5, 2024

Can you burn wood in your garden? What you need to know about rules around lighting firepits, pizza ovens and BBQs

From the legal guidelines to the types of wood that you should never burn, find out everything you need to know

Ideal Home · Jul 22, 2024

6 design rules for an outdoor kitchen that everyone should follow, according to experts

One mistake can ruin everything

Ideal Home · Apr 27, 2024

Fire pit seating ideas - 6 ways to inject style and personality into your outdoor space

These fire pit seating ideas couldn’t get any hotter

Ideal Home · Apr 20, 2024