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4 top tips for storing your BBQ gas cylinders safely

It’s that time of the year to get your barbecue gear out of the shed and set it up for the spring and summer months. It’s also that time you start thinking about how best to keep your equipment once it is out of storage, especially gas canisters. Unlike coal or logs, you must store […]

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6 simple steps to change your gas cylinder safely

Unlike coal, gas cylinders have to be replaced each time the ones you're using run empty. Other common reasons for wanting to change your cylinder are that it's damaged, the connections aren't functioning correctly anymore, or it appears rusty. Whatever your reason for wanting to replace your gas cylinder, you must exercise extreme caution. An […]

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Government to phase out the sales of “wet” wood & traditional house coal

London Gases welcomes the Government’s decision to phase out the sales of “wet” wood and traditional house coal in England. Last week the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs announced that in England, the sale of traditional coal and “wet” wood will be phased out from early 2021. The new legislation states that: Logs and wood […]

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Firepit guide: buying or building

If your mind is already turning to garden improvement projects and making the most of outdoor living this Spring, you could well be considering a firepit. These are increasingly popular in UK gardens as they are both aesthetically appealing and practical. Getting family and friends huddled on garden chairs, warmed by the glow of a […]

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What to consider when selecting camping gas

Camping is a great and affordable way to bond with friends and family. Being out and about in the outdoors also helps you feel closer to nature, but if you are not well prepared, camping can be stressful and unpleasant. Two crucial things you must have covered are lighting and food. If you are planning […]

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3 top tips for keeping your log stove/fire burning for longer

There's nothing quite like a log fire or a log stove – the open flame, the crackling embers, and the pure warmth, you just can't find anything better. Few people understand the proper ways, however, of actually keeping their log fires burning as efficiently as possible. These three simple tips will help you start building […]

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Go camping with your gas bottle this winter!

As the winter progresses betraying no signs of waning anytime soon, we are challenged with finding new ways of combating the pervasive chill and general dullness of things around. One way to rebel against the monotony of the season is to step outdoor and experience the sublime calmness of the world subdued by the cold. […]

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Ways to beat the winter blues in January

With the excitement of Christmas over and done with and January on the horizon, make sure you have lots of things to look forward to, which will help keep the winter blues away. Here are five ways to make January a happy one. 1. Build a fabulous fire Whether it's a real fire, log burner […]

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Open fire or stove? – How to heat your home in the winter

There's nothing quite like the sound of a crackling fire to keep you warm in the winter months. But it can be a minefield understanding the different types of fire available and the many ways to keep it burning during the cold nights. Open Fire If you're lucky enough to have an open fire, then […]

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How to roast your Christmas turkey on a gas BBQ

Families in the UK tuck into an estimated 10 million turkeys every Christmas and there’s no doubt a roasted bird is the star of the table on the big day. Of course, if you’re the cook charged with wowing your guests, the quest to knock their freshly unwrapped Christmas socks well and truly off can […]

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