Fire! The battle against cold weather has begun. Winter is coming, so let’s fight cold weather using the fireplace.
But how to make a good fire?
The better time to start a fire to heat your room for the night is at 5.00 or 6.00 PM until 8.00 or 9.00 PM.
Remember to open a window before starting, to let the carbon monoxide of the smoke go away. This one is highly toxic, so better outside the house than in your lungs!
It’s also better to clean the fireplace from the ashes to increase the air flow. For the same reason, the little holes and the little door on the anterior part of the fireplace should be open until the fire starts.
Moreover, the valve of the fireplace should be closed or half-closed until the fire begins.
Now, you need something to start the fire: some paper or cardboard you have to throw away is a good option. You can also use tangerine peel, bark, leaves or pinecones: these indeed are strong allies on the front line in this battle against cold weather.
Then, you should add some little wood, which will burn much easier and faster than the big one. Always check that the wood you take is dry.
You should arrange it as a tepee to let the oxygen expand in the fireplace and the pieces of wood should touch each other to spread their flames.
Finally, big wood can enter into the fireplace when the little wood is already burning.
You can now close the window, the little holes and the little door on the anterior part of the fireplace and open the valve.
Now it’s time to enjoy the warm and cosy fire! And don’t forget to check it and feed it regularly.
C’mon baby light YOUR fire!