How to Start a Fire in a Fireplace: Simple Steps That Work
Starting a fire in your fireplace often seems straightforward, but it can quickly become frustrating if smoke drifts into your room or flames fail to catch. Success depends on observing how your fire behaves and adjusting as you go. Small decisions at each step, based on what the fire tells you, make all the difference. Clear Out Ashes to Keep Airflow Strong Ash isn’t just dirt to sweep away. When too thick, it blocks oxygen from reaching your fire. Leaving about one inch of ash maintains i
