https://chessdatabase.science/wiki/10_NoFuss_Strategies_To_Figuring_Out_Your_Wood_Burner_Fireplace https://yogicentral.science/wiki/Ten_Common_Misconceptions_About_Indoor_Wood_Burner_Stove_That_Arent_Always_The_Truth How to Properly Start a Wood Burning Stove Wood stoves are a comfortable way to heat a space and conserve energy. However, they require an amount of care. Many modern wood stoves meet EPA emission guidelines. Look for an EPA sticker under or beside the grate to ensure your stove doesn't generate lots of harmful pollutants. How to start a Wood Fire The sound and smell of a wood fire could be a welcome addition to any home. However, it is important to know the proper way to build a fire in your stove. Incorrect techniques can lead to a fire that doesn't burn efficiently and creates creosote or smoke. The tips below can help you start an efficient fire that can heat your home quickly and efficiently. Before you begin a fire, check the condition of your coals and logs. If they're too damp they will choke the flame and stop it from burning efficiently. You may also want to open the flue to let any ash that has been deposited into the stove. Begin by placing a few small, dry newspaper pieces into your stove. This will help spark the tinder and ignite your kindling. After the tinder and kindling have begun to burn, you can put the larger kindling pieces on the top. This should be done in a crosshatch fashion so that there is air between each piece of wood. If your wood stove is equipped with an automatic combustion control it will automatically feed air to the fire as it grows. This allows the fire to burn continuously without the need to open the stove's door often to keep it in check. Be careful not to use too much tinder, as this will cause the fire to burn at an extremely fast rate and not utilize the fuel efficiently. Once you've made a solid base in your stove with tinder, kindling and embers to start the main flame, you can do this by laying down two la