There is a risk of power cuts in France this winter. France's electrical capacity is not at its optimum level. The timetable for reviving the nuclear fleet has fallen well behind schedule. So what alternative means of heating can you use to cope with the likely power cuts? Here's an overview of heating methods that don't require electricity.

Winter is here, and although the temperatures are mild this year, the nights are still very chilly - especially if you don't live in the city. How can you stay warm and keep your electricity bill down this winter?

For several years now, ethanol heating has offered a reliable and economical alternative for supplementary heating. As a result, the range of ethanol fireplaces on offer has grown, and more...

Owning a fireplace has many advantages: it looks good, it's useful and it's an excellent investment over time compared with a radiator. However, buying a fireplace can be expensive...

Today, in the programme Bien chez soi, broadcast on M6, we talk about bio-ethanol fireplaces. Sophie Ferjani presents two nomadic bio-ethanol fireplaces sold by Wikao.

Looking for ideas on how to incorporate an ethanol fireplace into your decor? Here's how to transform an apéro cupboard into an ethanol fireplace.

We are regularly called by customers. Redundant comments: "I'm interested in your ethanol fireplaces because I'm looking for something decorative, I don't want to heat. In any case, your products don't heat up". While it's clear that with ethanol you're opting for a heating system with high decorative power, is the same true when it comes to heating capacity? We decided to look into this question by carrying out two tests with our 1.8L/3.3kW double-walled firebox, without any other source of...

More and more of you are calling us to ask for more information about certain models. Some of them tell us how difficult it is for them to incorporate a fireplace they've seen in our catalogueinto their interior design scheme. It's far from easy to put into words these kinds of questions, which are above all a matter of image and personal taste.So we plucked up our courage and set off from Valence to the Gard, armed with around fifteen fireplaces. It's difficult to undertake such a trip in...

Before or after you buy your table-top or wall-mounted fireplace, many of you ask us where to find the liquid fuel that will be used to fill the burner: you're right to be concerned about this supply issue.

Like any heating appliance involving combustion, an ethanol fireplace is not a trivial piece of equipment in the home. Before using it, please read the instructions carefully.