Fire 101: how to have a fire
Starting the fire correctly goes a long way toward cleaner burns and less maintenance.
Videos & tips
Burn cleaner and safer
Short videos and tips that cut down on creosote, smoke and service calls.
Wood stove operation
How to run a wood stove well — with good tips for standard fireplaces too.
Useful tools
What to keep by the fireplace
- Leather gloves for handling wood, doors and tools.
- 2-lb sledge and a hatchet for splitting kindling.
- Standard fireplace tools: poker, shovel, brush.
Smoke coming into the room?
Check the damper is fully open, start with small dry kindling, and crack a window on the main floor. If it still spills, the chimney may be acting as an air intake for the upper floors (the stack effect) — call and we’ll take a look.