Open fireplaces can be found in many homes both new and old and were traditionally used for both cooking and heating purposes. Open fires can give the best fireplace experience …
Why Open Fireplaces Can Be Drafty (And How To Fix)
Traditional open fireplaces allow for the free flow of air up the chimney to aid in the removal of waste gases and smoke from a home during every fire. Open …
Are Open Fireplaces Efficient?
Traditional open fireplaces can be found in many homes both new and old, but open fireplaces have never been known for their efficiency when it comes to generating heat. Open …
How To Use A Fireplace (The Complete Step-By-Step Guide)
The are a number of steps to using a fireplace including starting and maximizing the draft, building and lighting the fire, and keeping the fire going. This article discusses the …
How To Start A Fire In A Fireplace (Without Smoke)
It can sometimes be tricky to start a fire in a fireplace without smoke being produced. There are many factors that can influence how well a fire gets going in …
How To Slow Down A Fire In A Fireplace (Why It’s Burning So Fast)
It’s important for a fire in a fireplace to get going as quickly as possible so that the there’s less chance of the fire going out, but a fast burning …
How To Stack Wood In A Fireplace (With Pictures)
An important aspect of building fires in any open fireplace is stacking wood in a way that helps to maximize the airflow through the wood, while also ensuring that the …
How To Start A Fire In A Fireplace (Without Kindling)
Kindling is an essential part of building a fire in an open fireplace. The kindling helps to transfer the flames from the fire starter, such as newspaper or firelighters, to …
10 Ways To Help Keep Smoke From Coming Out Of Your Fireplace
As there are so many factors that need to be considered to help have a clean and successful fire in an open fireplace, smoke being produced by as fire can …
11 Quick Ways To Help Improve The Draw On Your Open Fireplace
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 …