What to watch out for when buying wood
Buying firewood seems simple: find an offer, order, pay, stack it in the woodshed. But it's precisely in that simplicity that problems often hide. The difference between a good and a bad purchase can be in the price, quantity, wood moisture, and even who you're actually sending money to. And at a time when wood is often sold through online marketplaces and social media, […]
Why the stove smokes in autumn and how to solve it smartly
Autumn is the season when summer days are gone, evenings are cool and every stove owner is looking forward to striking the match again after a long time and the true idyllic comfort will come. We quickly get a few logs, maybe some kindling, a kindling - and we can see ourselves looking into the fire. But the smoke accumulating in the [...]
What to heat with in 2025? Wood, gas or heat pump?
Choosing a heat source is not just a technical decision. It's a choice that will determine the ambience of your home, your sense of security and how deep you dig into your wallet. It's not just the price per kilowatt hour that's at stake, but also comfort, independence and a slice of freedom. So let's take a look at the three most common options - and their real impact on everyday life. Stoves [...]
It's the perfect time to get firewood. Who splits, saves
If you heat your home with wood, be warned - now is the best time to stock up for winter. Wood is still available, prices are good and you have plenty of time to let it dry out. And if you chop it yourself? Not only will you save money, but you'll also be doing something for your body. Wood is making a comeback In a time when people [...]
Blackout doesn't come with a warning. You can be prepared
Europe experienced two major blackouts in one month. First, Spain was plunged into darkness on 28 April. This was followed a few weeks later by an outage in south-eastern France. And blackouts are set to increase, experts say. Are we ready for them? The blackout that hit the Iberian Peninsula, particularly Spain, at the end of April was the biggest in the country's history. The [...]
Those who are prepared are not surprised. After the season, it's time for maintenance
The end of the heating season is the perfect opportunity to give your wood burner and chimney the care they deserve after the winter. It's not just a question of maintenance - it's about safety, functionality and preparation for the next winter. The numbers are clear: in 2024, 1,179 fires were started in the Czech Republic due to the poor condition of the chimney. Most of them - a total of 1 [...]
World Environment Day: Why it matters what we heat with
June 5 is the annual World Environment Day, first proclaimed in 1972 at the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment in Stockholm. The first celebration took place in 1973 with the motto "Only One Earth". Since then, it has become the largest global platform for promoting environmental awareness and action. The ecological impact of various [...]
Clean air thanks to better boilers and stoves
Air quality is improving in the Czech Republic. This is shown in the latest preliminary report of the Czech Hydrometeorological Institute (ČHMÚ). This good news comes despite concerns about local heating. The year 2024 will rank among those with satisfactory air quality. This is mainly due to environmental measures in households. One of the key pollutants that the CHMI has been monitoring for a long time is [...]
Chimney sweeps: Those who bring happiness and, most importantly, safety
Chimney sweeps are not just a symbol of good luck - they guarantee that your home will not only be warm, but also safe. Whether you heat with a fireplace, stove or wood boiler, you simply can't do it without a well-functioning chimney. The first records of chimney sweeps in what is now Bohemia date back to the end of the 14th century. The first chimney [...]
Stonemason's responsibility or why it is not enough to "build a heater"
In everyday practice, we see that customers come with a clear idea: they want a fireplace, a stove, warmth, atmosphere. However, it is up to the stove builders not only to listen to their expectations, but above all to reassess them professionally and translate them into a solution that makes sense in the long term - technically, functionally and aesthetically. And this is where the responsibility of a true craftsman begins. Where [...]
