1. The All Important Barbecue

It is not always necessary to purchase the fanciest and most expensive barbecue, but this cooking apparatus needs to be easy-to-use, the right size for your garden, and able to fully cook the food. You might also want to take into account the cost of paying for fuel. If you are going to be hosting large gatherings outdoors, it does make sense to purchase a barbecue that gives you enough space to work and allows you to cook a reasonable amount of food at the same time.

2. Outdoor Games

If you have a large garden, you can make things more fun by having some outdoor games – just think of the Jamiroquai video ‘Seven Days in Sunny June’! Inflatable games can be an excellent option if there is going to be kids around, and adults tend to like these as well. There are also the old favourites like swing-ball, grass bowls, and chucking around a Frisbee.

3. Outdoor Drinks Cooler

Keeping stuff like beers in your fridge indoors is one option, but it makes for a someone disjointed party with everyone disappearing inside regularly to grab a drink – it’s a much better and more convenient option have everything outside in a cooler. You can now buy specially designed containers for this that will keep your drinks ice-cool, even without mains power, and this is going to be perfect on a warm day. It is possible to improvise with just a large container full of ice, but this can melt really fast when you are outdoors so it’s best to opt for something with drinks cooling in mind.

4. Outdoor Heaters

The most predictable thing about the British weather is, oddly enough, its unpredictability. It can get chilly out of nowhere, especially in the evenings, so it is handy to have some outdoor heaters on standby so you can party until the early hours in comfort. These heaters also mean you can continue to enjoy barbecues well into the autumn.

5. Outdoor Seat Cushions

You want the guests at your BBQ to be comfortable, don’t you? Outdoor seat cushions can be perfect option for your option. If you have ever been to beaches in places in Thailand, you will see that these are commonly used. These seat cushions are incredibly comfortable, and you can have the option to sit or lie down on them – say goodbye to that hard, or potentially damp, ground!

If you are getting ready for your end of summer BBQ, don’t forget to come visit us here at Brisco Gas. We have everything you need for creating the perfect outdoor event including a great range of barbecues and outdoor heaters. Browse our online products today, and get in touch with us either by phone or email to discuss our available range of products, as well as recommendations and pricing information.

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Gas Fires

Unlike wood fires, gas fires do not produce smoke, but ventilation is still needed, as they produce carbon dioxide when the gas is combusted. However, when it comes to efficiency and cost, you will find gas fires are more efficient and cost-effective compared to electric fires. Gas fires are able to heat a room using less energy compared to electric fires, and this means that you will be saving considerably on your energy bills.

Electric Fires

Just like gas fires, electric fires also do not produce smoke, making them an equally environmentally friendly option, but have the added benefit of not needing ventilation in the same way as gas fires. When it comes to the cost of running, electric fires are more expensive than gas fires. Also, in terms of efficiency, when you compare the two, electric fires come a close second.

However, electric fires do still have a number of additional benefits that make them a worthy choice. They are also easy to start up and usually just require a push of a button to get the room heated up, even in the coldest of winters.

For a more realistic feel, you can also choose an electric model with a flame-style effect, and choose to run this without the heating elements to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere – but without any heating cost.

The Verdict

Both gas and electric fires have their own pros and cons, and you should weigh the cost of operating each type of fire along with the ease of use and efficiency, and how it will fit into your home before making a choice. We here at Brisc, offer both gas and electric fires, thereby making it easier for you to pick one that best suits your heating needs.

Our wide range of gas and electric fires ensure that you will certainly find one to suit your budget, décor and heating requirements. We offer all types of gas and electric fires, right from traditional to contemporary.

Contact us today and we would be glad to help you select the perfect fire or fireplace for your home.

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Improve the Insulation in Your Home

If your home is not properly insulated, it can mean that you are paying to heat up the air outside – not that it is going to make much difference! You need to do all you can to keep the heat inside as not only will this keep your home comfortable, it will save you money on energy and heating bills. Even doing something like adding draught-excluders and insulating windows can make a significant difference, but getting wall cavity or loft insulation installed will make the biggest difference.

Assess Your Attic

The attic is notorious for being the place in your home where heat is most likely to escape. You probably remember from school science class that heat rises – this means that if your attic is not properly insulated the heat will be rising up and out of your home. Crawling around in the attic is not the most pleasant job in the world, but it could help to keep you warm this winter.

Rearrange the Furniture in Your Home

One of the simplest things you can do to prepare for winter is to rearrange your furniture. This means doing things like moving chairs closer to fires and creating a snug atmosphere in the rooms you use most. You may also find that you’ve been inadvertently covering up a radiator with a bookcase or desk which, while it won’t have made any difference during the summer, will stop heat being distributed properly in the room.

Get Your Boiler Serviced

It is always tempting to skip getting a boiler serviced – especially when it’s rarely used in the summer months. The problem is that if your boiler breaks down in the middle of winter it will not only leave you in the cold, but it could also be very expensive to fix. Get your boiler serviced now and you can avoid all that hassle and unnecessary expenditure.

Install a New Gas/Electric Fire

It doesn’t matter much work you do to insulate your home if you have nothing to heat the interior. We have a stunning range of both gas and electric fires for your home here at Brisco – we have a range of styles and something to suit every budget. The great thing about installing a new fire in your home is that it not only keeps you warm, but it can also add a real touch of class to a room – especially if you choose something elegant from our range of stunning fireplaces.

For our full range of both gas and electric fires here at Brisco, simply browse our website. Alternatively, you can get in touch with us by calling or using our website’s online contact form to send us an email – we’ll happily answer any questions or queries you may have about our products.

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However, it is common to overlook the importance of the type of cooker we choose for our homes. If you are trying to decide between electric and gas cookers, you will find detailed information on the pros and cons of each one below.

Electric cookers: advantages and disadvantages

One of the main advantages of electric cookers is that keeping the hobs clean and free of food particles is done easily and quickly. The majority of electric stoves feature removable metal risers that facilitate cleaning, so that you don’t need to fumble around edges and corners. If you go for an electric cooking unit that features an oven, you can also benefit from stable oven temperatures, as these appliances are equipped with several fans that help spread the heat evenly and safely.

On the other hand, electric cookers can work out more expensive than their gas counterparts. It is true that this type of appliances consume fewer energy units, but you also need to keep in mind that electricity units are more expensive than gas. Another thing worth considering is that electric ovens have a tendency to dry the food quickly, so they might not be the ideal option if you are into baking.

The benefits of choosing a gas cooker

The key benefit of gas cookers is that they are cheaper to run when compared to electric cookers. Over the course of a year, you could save £37 by using a gas cooker, as running them will only cost £16 as opposed to £53 if you were using an electric appliance.

Gas cookers provide instant heat and give you more control over the cooking procedure, as you can easily and instantly adjust the temperature by simply turning the knob, whereas reducing or increasing the temperature in electric cookers takes a few minutes to be effective.

On the negative side, gas cookers must be installed by certified professionals, and this adds to the initial cost. However, by hiring a Gas Safe certified engineer from Brisco Williams, you can maximise your savings and enjoy from a durable and safe cooking appliance. At Brisco Williams we sell and install the best-performing cooker models from leading market brands, so if you’re looking for fitting or installation services for your new gas cooker in Wales, give us a call and we’ll be happy to help.

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Dinner Parties

Host a dinner party for your friends and family. You can invite your neighbours for these parties, too. All you need is a good quality gas or electric cooker to ensure that each dish is cooked to perfection. With Brisco Gas, you can rest assured knowing that the cooker you buy will have the latest technology built in. We have renowned brands, such as Rangemaster, Falcon, Redfyre and Britannia to get you started on your dinner parties and cook up a storm in your kitchen!

Barbecues

Having a relaxed and enjoyable barbecue is a fun way to spend time with friends and family. Lighting up a gas BBQ can be fun and exciting, and you can get all the little ones to help you, under supervision, of course. Grilling vegetables, meats and poultry to perfection is an art and this art requires the right gas BBQ. So, check out our range of portable and traditional gas grills from renowned manufacturers, such as Broil King, Weber and Genesis.

Garden Parties

A fun way to entertain guests is by hosting a garden party. This can be a themed party where guests dress up accordingly, and you decorate the garden based on the theme. Usually, garden parties tend to spill over into the evenings, and having a portable heater around is a great idea to ward off the evening chill. Our range of portable heaters includes brands such as Kensington, U Heat and Provence. We also have butane and propane cylinders to help keep the warm and welcoming fire in the heater going until your garden party comes to an end.

When it comes to summer entertainment, Brisco Gas has everything you need to make the event a huge success. With our range of cookers, BBQs, heaters and more, you can be certain that guests will love your parties and barbecues.

We have more than 70 electric, gas and wood-burning fires on display at our showroom, and you will be able to find one to suit your décor. In addition, our range of cookers, BBQs and heaters are quite exceptional. Visit our showroom today and buy all the appliances for your kitchen and home, and begin entertaining your guests with joy and pride.

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Save Money

By not using an electricity, a wood burning stove will save you a huge amount of money during the winter months and will give off heat for hours after originally lit. There will be no need for portable heaters in addition to radiators, as you can cosy down in front of the fire and be as toasty as ever. This will also be very beneficial during the summer months when we like to think we will experience warm temperatures but, as we all know, the great English weather can be very unpredictable.

We have fitted a range of wood burning stoves in Swansea and the surrounding areas as they are popular for their original feel and appearance. You will see the benefits on your electricity bill and there are many people who never turn back.

Save the Planet

You may be under the impression that a wood burning stove may be harmful to the environment as trees will need to be chopped down. However, those old fence panels that were damaged in high winds that were not repairable, or an old chair that you want to get rid of but is not worth anything can all be used as firewood.

Many people take fence panels, furniture, picture frames and other wooden items to your local land fill site and why not retrieve these with the permission of the land fill owners. You are then helping the environment by using materials that would have only been put into the ground to rot away.

In addition to being able to utilise resources around you, wood is a renewable resource that you can grow yourself for use in your wood burning stove, allowing you to control the cost of fuel for heating your home and use the best type of woods for burning with the least impact on the environment.

Why not come down to our show room to have a look at our range of wood burning stoves. Find our location on our contact page or call us today on 01792 894961.

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If you really want to make sure that you can enjoy every glimpse of sunshine, it’s never too early to start making preparations in your garden. Many people didn’t have a chance to dust off the barbecue at all last year, which means that it could have been idle and neglected for a significant period of time. This inactivity can takes its toll and you might find that your barbecue is due an upgrade, so it’s better to find out now than on the day that you were hoping to use it!

To really make the most of a summer outdoors, investing in garden heaters allows you to extend your socialising into the small hours. A firepit makes an attractive garden ornament and gives a central focal point to your gathering, while providing enough heat to keep you cosy until you’re ready to call it a night.

If you’d like to add a source of light to an outdoor room, then a gas flame tower adds a whole new element to a garden party. A flame tower is an impressive centre piece that provides both heat and light at once.

Here at Brisco Gas we supply a variety of outdoor cooking and heating appliances as well as portable gas cylinders to make sure that you always have everything you need to enjoy your garden this summer. To find out more about the full range on offer in the Swansea area, take a look around our website or contact us today!

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But let’s be realistic, it’s still only February and there’s a definite chill in the air on some days more than others. Making frequent changes to the settings on your central heating can be counter-productive and sometimes ends up costing you more in the long run, but there is another way to cut back.

If the weather catches you out then sometimes all you need is a little boost, which you can achieve in an instant with a mobile heater. These unobtrusive little units can be moved from room to room and give you a concentrated injection of heat just where you need it, without going to the lengths of heating the entire house.

Here at Brisco Gas we supply a range of mobile heaters from traditional stove effects to sleek modern designs, so we are confident that you will find the perfect heater to fit in with the style of your home or office.

Our family business has built up over several generations, and we retain traditional values of customer service and truly professional standards. With so many years of experience we are happy to give advice on the best heating options to suit your needs.

For an unrivalled service in the South Wales area, call us on 01792 894961 or fill in our online contact form and a member of our friendly team will get back to you as soon as possible.

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Did you know that Brisco also provides other kitchen appliances such as washing machines, tumble dryers, fridge freezers and microwaves? So now you can expect the same wide choice and high quality from these household necessities as you have come to expect from every other product we sell.

We work with an impressive array of luxury suppliers to bring you the best possible choice of functionality and style in everything we sell. We only ever stock products from the most reputable and trusted manufacturers to ensure that we have the utmost confidence in every item we supply.

Over the last 70 years we have built up a family business based on an ethos of professional service and customer care. As well as providing friendly and helpful expertise, we are proud to have earned an excellent reputation for the quality of our products and enjoy working with our customers to find the right appliance to complement your individual taste and style.

So if you’re thinking of replacing your washer, dryer, freezer or microwave make sure you come to us to be sure you’re getting the best possible choice. Visit our beautiful showroom in Swansea or call us on 01792 894 961 to find out more about the full range of products that we offer.

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Our customer service is truly second to none and we continue to develop and improve our practices to ensure that you will always receive the very best service throughout your time with us.

An Impressive Collection To Choose From

We supply a variety of quality products in a range of styles so you can rest assured that you’re sure to find the perfect fireplace, woodstove or cooker that will suit your tastes as well as your practical requirements. We only stock products from the most reputable and trusted manufacturers which include:

–    Laura Ashley
–    Paramount Marble
–    Britannia
–    Flavel
–    La Canche
–    Be Modern

This is just a handful of the manufacturers that we stock here at Brisco Gas; the impressive collection of styles and designs gives you the flexibility and freedom to choose.

Our beautiful showroom based near Swansea holds 70 gas, electric and wood burning fires on display so you can take you time and browse the collection properly; of course, our friendly and knowledgeable team members are always on hand to offer you valuable and honest advice.

If you’re thinking about installing a new fireplace or if you’re looking to replace your old cooker, we should be the first place you go. Why not browse our site for more information or click here to get in touch today?

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