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Yes, in sheltered outdoor spaces. Wind is the deciding factor, not rain or cold. Here is what works, what does not, and which models suit it.

Renewable fuel, no particulates, no deforestation — but it still burns, and burning still emits CO2. The honest answer, without the greenwashing.

Electric is cheaper to run, safer and needs no fuel. Bioethanol gives an actual flame. Everything else follows from that one difference.

A real flame that needs no chimney, because burning ethanol produces only carbon dioxide and water vapour. Here is how it works, what it does well, and where its limits are.

Freestanding for warmth and for homes with children. Tabletop for intimacy and flexibility. Here is how to decide in about two minutes.

Aim for 96 to 97 per cent purity, buy in five-litre containers or larger, and avoid methylated spirits entirely. Here is why purity matters more than brand, and what you should pay.

A log burner installed in a UK home without a chimney costs £4,600 to £7,300. A bioethanol fireplace costs under £200 and arrives ready to light. Here is what each one is genuinely for.

No smoke, no soot, no ash — and no smell while burning. A brief alcohol note when lighting and snuffing is normal. Anything stronger points to the fuel.

Roughly £1 to £2 an hour at UK fuel prices. Here is the full calculation, what an evening and a season actually cost, and an honest comparison with electric heating.