Insufficient draw on a fireplace from a chimney can lead to a number of issues when having a fire, including not being able to start the fire without it going …
How To Warm Up A Chimney Flue
Cold air trapped within a chimney can lead to a fire in an open fireplace that keeps going out as a result of poor draft. Warming up the air within …
11 Ways To Keep A Fire Going In An Open Fireplace
There are a number of factors than can influence how well a fire burns in an open fireplace, and so we’ve put together this complete guide on how to keep …
How To Start A Top-Down Fire In A Fireplace
The traditional method for lighting a fire in a fireplace can be thought of as building the fire up from the base starting with the newspaper and laying the kindling …
How To Build And Light A Fire In A Fireplace
Ensuring that you’re correctly building and lighting fires in an open fireplace will help you to achieve more hot and successful fires. This step-by-step guide explains: How to build a …
18 Open Fireplace Tips To Help Improve Efficiency And Heat Output
1. Only Burn Dry Wood Many issues associated with poorly burning fireplaces can be the result of using wood that isn’t sufficient for burning, and so it’s important to only …
What Moisture Content Firewood Should Be (And How To Check)
An important aspect of having a fire in any type of fireplace, whether it’s an open fireplace or wood burning stove, is to ensure that the firewood is dry enough …
How To Remove A Fireplace Surround And Mantel
Removing the surround or mantel from an existing fireplace may be required during renovation works to the fireplace, to paint or treat it, to upgrade it to another surround or …
How Fireplaces Work
Open fireplaces have been integrated into homes across the world for hundreds of years for heating and cooking purposes. Fireplaces don’t have any mechanical, electrical or moving parts, and are …
19 Effective Wood Burning Stove Tips (That Actually Work)
1. Have The Flue Cleaned As And When Required The Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) states that the National Fire Protection Association recommends that you should have your chimney …