https://blogfreely.net/gympuffin74/5-wood-burning-stove-small-projects-for-any-budget https://www.openlearning.com/u/carneyjeppesen-spad2l/blog/WoodBurningFireplaceASimpleDefinition How to Properly Start a Wood Burning Stove Wood stoves are a warm method to heat a room and conserve energy. They will require some maintenance. Many modern wood stoves conform to EPA emissions guidelines. You can check for an EPA sticker on the grate or beneath it to make sure your stove doesn't release harmful pollutants. How to start a Wood Fire The scent and sound of a woodfire can be an excellent addition to any house. However, it is important to know how to properly create a fire on your stove. Improper techniques can result in a fire that doesn't burn effectively and can cause creosote or smoke. The following tips can help you create 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 are wet, they will smother the fire and prevent it from burning properly. You might want to open the chimney to remove any ash that falls into the stove. Begin by putting a few small dry pieces of newspaper in your stove. This will help to spark the tinder and ignite your kindling. After the tinder and kindling have begun to ignite, you can add an additional layer of larger pieces on the top. This should be done with a crosshatch design so that there is air between each piece. If your wood stove comes with an automatic control for combustion, it will automatically pump air into the fire as it grows. This will allow the fire to burn at a steady pace without the need to open the stove's door to keep it in check. It's important to avoid using excessive tinder as it can cause a fire that burns at a high rate and doesn't make use of the fuel as efficiently as possible. If you have a nice bed of tinder and kindling in your stove, you can start the main fire by placing two large base logs across the grill. Next, plac