Fireplaces have many functions, but they were and still may also prove to be a lifeline, e.g. during a power cut, they can provide the main source of heating and cooking. Having a traditional fire in adverse situations gives a sense of security as an independent heat source and for some…
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Condensation and other issues that show up in cold weather.
At this time of year when the weather gets cold enough to start affecting your fire or stove you may be surprised or even shocked when things don’t seem to work the way they normally do. Stoves have a running temperature and take time to reach this point, you may find…
Beware the Daws of March.
As is customary for this time of year , i always write a wee reminder that spring is upon us once again and it won’t be long till Mr & Mrs Jack, D Aws will be scouting for a new home. Unfortunately that is most likely to be in a chimney…
Seven years have passed
It is now the time of year when my fathers passing draws close, this being the seventh year. I will probably make this my final post on the subject, I will always love and miss him with each passing day, especially when I am out working. Sometimes, it can be hard…
The importance of decent ladders
The importance of decent ladders So it had been in the back of my mind for a while now to invest in some decent ladders as the ones left to me by my father were getting on a bit. As with a lot of things these days, it didn’t take…