Indoor Fire Tips blog posts
Tips For Lighting A Coal Fire
Master the art of lighting your coal fire with these expert tips. From keeping it clean to maintaining the fire at optimal temperature, these tips will help you light your fire and keep it going.
Read MoreTools Of The Trade
The presence of a home fireplace creates a true heart to a home, warmth, and a sense of well-being. However, to get the most out of your fireplace, you might need some of these ‘tools of the trade’ to make life a bit easier, so you can spend more time enjoying the warmth rather than poking the fire!
Read MoreWood Burning Stove Hacks
Maximize your wood burning stove with these top tips to get the most of your fire. This guide will show you how to effectively manage you stove fire so you can keep your home cosy and warm this winter.
Read MoreA Bird In My Chimney
Being the owner of a home which has fireplaces and chimney stacks, sometimes has a few downfalls. One thing that can happen is a bird flying down your chimney flue. There are no written manuals to tell you what to do and each situation is different. Hopefully this might help you pick the right solution to help the bird (or animal) that may be stuck down your chimney.
Read MoreKnow Your Smoke Detectors
There are a range of smoke detectors on the market. Each one is slightly different and fulfils different roles. Be sure to purchase and correctly install the right one for your home. Not forgetting to regularly test them or replace the batteries to make sure that they continue to provide an audible warning.
Read MoreHome Fire Extinguishers
Each year in the UK, there are around 60,000 house fires, resulting in the loss of lives and the devastation that brings. It is important to have the right fire safety equipment in your home, to help protect your life and the lives of those around you. Even if you do not have an open or wood-burning fire, there are numerous other hazards within any house, which may require the arresting powers of a fire extinguisher.
Read MoreFacts About Fires
Fire is an event, not a thing. Heating wood or other fuel releases volatile vapours, that can rapidly combust with oxygen in the air. The resulting incandescent bloom of gas further heats the fuel, releasing more vapours and perpetuating the cycle.
Read MoreFreddie's Indoor Safety Tips
Freddie has 30+ years’ experience in lighting fires and has shared his expert top tips in lighting a fireplace with the utmost safety. In this guide you’ll learn essential tips and precautions to ensure lighting is done safely so you can enjoy the warmth without worry.
Read MoreFire Safety
At ZIP®, we take fire safety very seriously, and are often asked for advice on a number of wide-ranking topics such as whether a chimney needs sweeping or how a fireguard should be used. To make it easier, we have collated our most frequently asked questions.
Read MoreCleaner Fireplace
Did you know that a cleaner fireplace also means a warmer one? No? Well, why not try some of these ideas to help you get the most from your fire.
Read MoreChoosing The Right Wood
Not only are we passionate about lighting fires, we really want to share our love and enthusiasm for all things fire. Especially about which woods will make your fire hot and toasty and those which, quite frankly, are a bit of a damp squib.
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