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How to Roast Your Christmas Turkey on a Big Green Egg
Free up the kitchen oven this Christmas. Our step-by-step guide to roasting a juicy, lightly smoky turkey on the Big Green Egg.
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Big Green Egg vs Kettle BBQ: Which Is Right for You?
Ceramic kamado or steel kettle? How the Big Green Egg compares with a traditional kettle BBQ on heat control, fuel use, versatility and price.
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Ofuro Wood-Fired 2-Person Cedar Hot Tub
A deep, wood-fired Japanese-style soaking tub for two in Western Red Cedar. How it works, where to put it, accessories and assembly.
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A Must-Have Fireplace Media Wall
Planning a media wall? How to build one, where it works best, which electric and gas fires suit it, and whether a TV can go above the fire.
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Chimneys and Flues
How chimneys and flue systems work with wood-burning and multi-fuel stoves: liners, insulation, draught, terminals, chimney height and maintenance.
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Everything you need to know about Chimineas
The complete guide to chimineas: cast iron vs clay, setting up, first fires, curing, maintenance and repairing cracks – from the Firehouse team.
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What type of outdoor heating do I need?
Gas patio heater or electric infrared? How each type of outdoor heater works, running costs, safety and design options for your garden or terrace.
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What Is the Best Position for My Fire?
Where to position a stove or fireplace for the most heat and the least fuel: zoning, inside vs outside walls, draughts and modern flue systems.
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Why should I install a closed-combustion Fireplace?
Why a closed-combustion stove or fireplace beats an open fire for efficiency, running costs, cleanliness and safety – and how to choose the right size.
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Comparing Cast Iron and Clay Chimineas
Cast iron or clay? We compare chimineas on heat output, durability, cooking, curing and care so you can choose the right one for your garden.
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How to restore a cast iron chiminea
Bring an old, rusty cast iron chiminea back to life. How to strip the rust, repaint with heat-proof paint and use it safely again.
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How to Clean a Cast Iron Chiminea
Keep your cast iron chiminea rust-free and lasting for years. Simple cleaning, curing and winter care tips from the Firehouse team.
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