Homeowners who need to invest in a new wood stove pipe may also wish to buy a blower, as these are popular accessories.
According to DecorLicious, these can either be built into the stove or added later and for those who want to do their bit for the environment, there some good options available.
"The most environmentally-friendly ones take waste heat from the stove pipe and squeeze extra efficiency out of it by using it to run a fan. Others simply plug into the wall," the blog said.
Another accessory which homeowners will find useful is a thermometer, as this will allow them to monitor the temperature of the stove and check that it is running at its optimum level the source added.
According to a post on the Financebis blog, those with wood stoves should have them and the chimney inspected on an annual basis to ensure they are in good working order.