Starting Fireplace for Beginners - Traditional Method
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- Опубликовано: 21 дек 2018
- Fireplace - This video shows you step-by-step instructions on how to start your fire without any store bought fire logs and/or fire starters. You will only need wood, kindling, and newspaper.
Starting Fireplace for Beginners - Top Down Method
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Please check out the Top Down Method video. Thank you to all of the comments telling me to try the Top Down Method. I have to say that is the BEST way to start ANY fire, and I will probably use this method for the rest of my life (unless I get put on to something better).
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beautiful video my brother
Who else from texas here?
Stay safe and warm out there in Texas. I hope you get your power back asap. Thank you for viewing!
I'm from Texas (not gonna say which part), but power is currently out. For about 2-3 days now, i've been getting some wood from a forest nearby, and i've been using some of the snow to get some water, because the houses water froze over during the time the snow came. Ever since then, the power has been off and on, and I haven't taken a shower for a bit.
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Thanks for this! Lived in apartments and stuff all my life as an adult . Had fireplaces but never used them. This morning after Christmas my wife woke me up and "asked" me to get a fire going in the fireplace of our new home. I was scared as hell lol. Your video worked perfect. I even went to the store and got the fire extinguisher and kiln fired wood. End of the story, your instruction lead to a perfect fire in minutes and I look like a badass woodsman to my family lol. Thanks again.
Kirby this is one great comment to read. I know I'm late as hell, but great job! I bet it made you look like the fire starting champion didn't it lol? Trust me I was in your boat with living in apartments and condos. In fact i live in my house for like 2 years before I decided to man up and start that first fire. When I recorded this video, it was only my 3rd time starting a fire. Now I can't live without the fireplace. I use it ALLLLLL of the time, and I'm sure you will too. Thank you for viewing!
@@TheAmateursAmateur we live in Georgia so we don't need a fire often but your video did it again! Thanks so much
Awww I love this lil story…… u are me right now lol
Manly man Paul Bunyan! Nice one. 👊🏻
Super Husband!!!
Gracias. I started the fire for the first time. They said it wouldn’t work. They was praying on my down fall. But behold. I made flames.
Lol on your downfall
HAHAHAHAHAHA....I'm glad it worked out for you. It was real easy right? This video was actually my second time starting a fire. I appreciate the love, and thank you for viewing!
Thank you for viewing!
I just moved back to my small hometown, and the house I bought has a fireplace. I have been lighting fires almost every night for WEEKS, and it has takin' forever to get the fires lit!! I did like you said, literally 5 minuets after watching your video, and had no idea that prepping the flue was a thing. This fire is BLAZING already!!! Thanks for the video dude!!
This video was the first that came up when I searched 'how to start a fireplace,' and during the 2021 central Texas winter ice storm "Icepocalypse 2021" we just got out of, this might have saved our lives! I had never used my fireplace before and this video gave me exactly what I needed. You've earned a new subscriber, and my eternal gratitude for making this video. Thank you so much, when my heat pump iced over, when it got down to 5 degrees Fahrenheit, when they turned off our power, we were good.
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It's Dec 21 2022 and we just moved to a condo with a fireplace. We had lost our home in hurricane Ida and decided to downsize. This is the first time I've ever had fireplace and we just heard that most of the USA will be facing the freezing temps you had last year. I wanted to have a pro check the flue & clean the chimney before our first fire but as you can imagine everyone has a waiting list. I have 2 extinguishers and will try to find firewood tomorrow. This is the first video that made this something I think I can handle as a 75 year old! We are praying we don't lose power. We are used to power outages after hurricanes. BBQ grill to cook on and battery fans and sit in the car with AC on to charge our phones. Any advice for dealing with power outages in cold weather would be greatly appreciated. This IS my first rodeo lol
It works
I have a log burner so not really relevant to me, however I just love the production of this video. The music, the instruction process and your tone in the way you teach! Kind and patient not patronising or “teacher-like” as some videos can be. So relaxing I’d watch this again just to fall asleep to! 😄👍🏻
I’m in Texas and have been without electric for two days. I’ve nvr lite a fireplace but I’m going to give it a try based on watching this video wish me luck
Stay safe and warm out there in Texas. I hope you get your power back asap. Thank you for viewing!
I'm here to learn too! I'm in Houston and my power was out for only 9 hours. I saved this video to be able find it more easily when I need it. TY
Same. Came here to learn this for the next snowcalypse.
you must have a good phone battery to not die for 2 days
@@siwba He probably charged his phone in his car.
My brother, my family and I have just moved into our first family home with a beautiful, wood-burning fireplace and we can't wait to get one going! Your video and these comments made me get emotional and I can't wait for this holiday season with family, movies, and fires, thanks to you! May you and your family be blessed abundantly.
This made me cry. My husband and I are hosting our first Thanksgiving and wanted to have ta fireplace in the background. So happy to be able to have a real fireplace.
Thank You. It’s been years since I’ve lit a fireplace and needed a refresher course. My husband passed back in 2008. So I’ve learned to look things up on RUclips.
Sorry to hear about your Hubby, but you got this. Good luck and thank you for viewing!
Sorry for your loss.
Any other females come here because they DONT know how to start their fireplace 😂🤣
Yup lol.....I’m purchasing a house with a fireplace so I was wondering how to start a fireplace, so I came here 😂
Yessss, it snowed today and it’s Christmas Eve. I tried to start it, but failed. I’m used to starting fires for grilling but I’ve never started it in a fireplace.
🙋🏾♀️ I'm frustrated. It won't stay lit 😂
@@pandorasbox6607 I had to do it twice. But the second time I focused on getting the smaller pieces of wood that ignite it. The thin pieces, place those at the bottom along with the paper and light it. But you gotta have enough of the smaller splinted wood to make it work. Good luck, you can do it!
@@dchristian1021 Long dry twigs also work very nicely. And if you don't take a newspaper, a small pile of dry leaves under the grate works just as well.
Man, I’ve lived in a dozen apartments in Houston that had fireplaces and never even once considered starting a fire. I like outdoor fire pits. But now I’m in the same boat as everyone else with no power and had to scrounge up some firewood. And then on over to RUclips to make sure I didn’t fak anything up. Thank you sir. Wouldn’t have known to prime the flue.
I'm glad I was able to help. I'm stealing "fak" too lol. Thank you for viewing!
We have the exact same fireplace. My house was built in 2015 and have been using this method since then. Every fall and winter I bypass my electric heat for my fireplace. It keeps my living spaces warm and cozy.
Hardwood burns better. I’ve use pine and other woods as well, but hardwood lasts longer IMO.
It's finally cold in Houston and this is the perfect time to start up my chimney, thank you
Just moved to Jacksonville and this is my first fireplace.... Trying not to burn the place down lol
@@kingbelovedtv9197 ok I’m scared with my first too
Heyyyyy!!!!!! I'm in Houston it's cold tonight right? Lol I gotta get get this fire place going
2021, we had gave up on setting up our fireplace, I saw this right after and it worked!!!!
Thank you !
Fo real 🤟🏽
But will "old newspaper" work as well as "old ass newspaper?"
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What about todays newspaper?
Lol perfect comment!!
Yayyyy!!! There absolutely nothing left at the stores.So glad I saw this! No water or power and freezing temperatures but we still remain in high spirits and prayers and cook outs!!
Thank you 🙏 our Heavenly Father
Thank you, sir! After trying other methods without much success, I tried your method this afternoon. The fire is still going 4+ hours and one additional log later. Yours is the best method I've found on YT. Thanks.
Perfect video: straight forward and clear. I used to have no problem building fires but this year they've all fizzled. Now I see three things I should do: prime the flue because our house is chilly, save up some older newspaper, and get to making more kindling. Thanks!
Kindling is key.
Me too I gotta do all this
We have no electricity here in dallas tx since 4am and its freezing inside w 2 toddlers who have a cold and I need to heat up some food or something cause no delivery and husband at work.. soooo..
Here i go. Wish e luck!
Sup Gigi, I hope this video worked out for you and your babies. Stay safe and warm out there in Texas. I hope you get your power back asap. Thank you for viewing!
Thanks man... I’m a 44 year old city boy who’s never started a fireplace in my life.
Serious. I was staying at my girls place in out in the woods and was freezing. I always turn the heat on when I’m here but tonight I was like., “I’m lighting this bad boy up.” Your video was the first to pop up and it worked like a charm. That’s grates a huge factor too man. I wanted to follow the instructions properly so I mocked one up inside the fireplace with some steel grate and some steel angle until I can make another one or just get one. But it makes sense now why she always had trouble getting her fire started. With the grate it was going in just a minute ... full flame .. wish I could post pics on here man. Thanks again.
Man that is dope. I'm glad this worked for you too. Stay warm and thank you for viewing.
Excellent video, step by step! I have been trying to turn on a fire for months, with just trying the kilden pieces (from other videos), gone thru 3 lighters, and still nothing. After seeing this video, got it instantly. Key was the newspaper. Thank you! You da man!
Thank you so much!!! Last year I could light it but it always went out. Right now I have a huuuge beautiful fire going because of you!
The "opening the flu with the burning newspaper" tip was key! Did it for the first time and it totally made a major difference! Thanks so much! You sir, are no Amateur, you are an Expert!!!
I appreciate you Bruh...when you get comfortable doing it this way, check my video on the Top Down Method. This is the only way I start my fires now. Thank you for viewing and enjoy.
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What's the reason behind heating up the flu
@@4rdzlla I don't know the science behind it but it's a game changer!
@@mikewengal6443 I'm gonna light a fire tonight. Im gonna just light a couple kindling pieces and let that heat it up for a couple min. Then put my wood on and start it
Excellent video. Starting a fire used to be such a hassle for me. This advice made it super easy.
Using my fireplace for the very first time. And after watching this video I feel confident that I can do it. Thank you so much for sharing. Safety first!
How did it go for you with your first light up?
Thanks for that callout about fire extinguishers! Just ordered one
Thank you for sharing this video. I have never started a fireplace in my life. We are moving into a house with a fireplace and are excited to use it. Beautiful and warm. Safety first, I love that. Your tutorial is informative and I learned a lot. I will return to view again when we are ready. Thank you and God Bless.
God put people like you here to teach us. Thank you and God Bless.
This is a dope ass comment. I appreciate you Andrew. Thank you for viewing!
I started a fire in my fireplace using your technique. Worked like a charm. Thank you for the information.
Great job! Thank you very much for viewing!
👍🏿💕Thank you for the full breakdown starting with the type of wood down to the wood, paper, and flute. Very thorough and I needed every step so thank you again and again!💖
I loved starting fires with my dad when I was a little kid and for the life of me thought I did it the way he did and it wouldn’t go. The kindling! Went out and made some and boom! Perfect! Thanks so much!
That is awesome! Thank you for viewing.
Started my fireplace with your technique! Super quick and efficient! Thank you for the how-to! 😄
Excellent Jocelyn! Thank you for viewing.
@@TheAmateursAmateurwhat’s the metal thing holding the wood called? I’m tryna buy one! And thanks. For the great quality video!
@@UdxPugilist they are called fireplace grates. I actually need a new one myself. I hope this helps.
thank you that was excellent. I listened to several demonstrations and you covered everything. I just started my first fire in our fireplace. now I just need to learn how to safely use an axe and chop kindling
Who else is here during the crazy winter of 2021?
#Dallas
Stay safe and warm out there in Texas. I hope you get your power back asap. Thank you for viewing!
Thank you for viewing Zackary!
@@TheAmateursAmateur Thank you! Your video was great and I shared it with my neighborhood group.
Just got a new apartment with my fiancé and we're super excited to use or new fireplace in it! Now I feel confident enough to light that sucker up! Thanks friend!
This was excellent! Thank you, I'm going to buy a fire extinguisher prior to starting my 1st fire thanks to this video.
Anytime..Let me know how it works out for you. I love the fireplace now, and I'm sure you will as well!!!
This was so helpful and entertaining! I loved the little comments you made haha! You really know what you’re doing.
This was perfect and included everything I needed to know. I used those burning bricks and they barely did anything. Now I feel a lot more knowledgeable. Appreciate you.
And knowledge is king. I appreciate you as well. Thank you for viewing!
I don't have a chimney, and it's midnight. I have a test in a few hours.
Thank you for viewing!
Solid idea on using the newspaper to prime the airflow. I'm definitely going to start doing that.
I loved everything about this video from the music, to the laid back demeanor and the bomb ass 🔥. Thanks for the tips. I'm headed to the store now 🏃🏾♀️.
This is a very nice comment Zee. I hope you got your fire started. Thank you very very much for viewing.
I did exactly like you explained, and my fire was on FIRE!! 🔥🔥🔥 thank you 🙏🏽
One of the most soothing RUclips videos I have ever watched while learning how to get my fire started
I appreciate that. Thank you for viewing!
I appreciate this how to video. I just moved into a new home with a fireplace and now I'm ready to rock, thank to this video 🙏
Rock on bruh, and congratulation on your new home. Thank you for viewing.
Thank you so much! When it snowed in Texas I was not prepared, but now I’m am. This video helped me so much!
Nothing beats a roaring fire. Your video was great at explaining the steps for getting one started. I have one going right now, it's freezing and windy out there. Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!
Thanks Jen! Happy Thanksgiving to you too. I appreciate the comment, and thank you for viewing!!!
Thank you! You made it look so simple!
thanks for the video man!
Just bought a place had no idea how to use the fireplace. Solid vid!
Thank you! I just moved to CO and have never used a fireplace before 😊
Yes - a thing of beauty! Thank you for the clear and simple instructions!!!
Thank you for the comment and thank you for viewing. Check out the Top down method video below. It's the only way I start my fires now, so i had to share it. Enjoy!!!
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Love this technique very easy and informative and I like that you use extreme caution as well! Great job thanks for the video keep them coming!
Thank you Joi. I really appreciate the comment. Thank you for viewing!
Nice video. Never would have tried the fire up the chimney to prime it. Recently moved into a house with a fireplace and want to make a fire in it. Thanks for the tips. Merry Christmas.
I was this 👌🏼 close to hiring someone to come take out the chimney. I inspected it and it’s a non gas chimney. I stumbled upon this video and I’m going to keep it now. Thanks!
Oh wow! I'm glad you found this video. Thank you for viewing!!!
Thanks bro. Had no clue what to do if I need to start a fire in my fireplace. Thanks for the tutorial!
Thank you, will be putting your method to the test.. took us forever to start up the fire.
Listen Tabbie, you will not be disappointed. You'll never start your fire the traditional method again my friend. Please let me know how you like starting your fire using the top down method. Thank you for viewing this video, but you are really going to like this one. ruclips.net/video/xlKOZ2EYT5I/видео.html
Sweet bro I love seeing a how to by a brother. Was going to go in about the old ass newspaper but I see they already have..🤣😂🤣. Thanks for the knowledge. The other people vids always say use duraflame log or fire starter stick. Thank you for some true knowledge
Thank you for viewing my video and leaving a dope comment!
I just used your tips. Worked like a charm. Thanks again!
Love this. Quick and easy. Yes!!!.
Fantastic video! The wife and I are headed to a mountain chalet for new years weekend that has a fireplace, now I feel confident I can succeed in pulling off a nice romantic, crackling fire, not a cabin full of smoke like last time...... Thank you sir!
I hope you had a chance to enjoy your fire with the Mrs. Once you get comfortable and frustrated with starting your fires traditionally, be sure to check my video on starting your fire using the "Top Down Method" . Happy New Year's and enjoy.
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I loved this video, it felt more like listening to a friend telling me how to do something instead of a lot of these other videos that sound too technical and formal (i can't focus on those at all haha). Thanks for the tip for priming the flue, had no idea, so you saved me from too much smoke! Thanks!
I am your friend lol. I'm glad I was able to help, and thank you very much for the nice comment and for viewing!
Thanks! Just watched your video, and we made our first fire in our new house! Worked perfectly ❤
That is excellent. Congrats on your new house. Thank you for viewing!!!
This video was boss! Thank you so much sir! Gonna tryout this way for sure.
Hi From NY! What a well made How-To video. Thank you for this tutorial. God Bless you. I feel comfortabe starting my first fireplace fire this Holiday season.
Go for it. You got this. Also check out my Top Down Method video. This is the only way I start my fires now. Thank you for viewing and enjoy!!!
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Yes, this video helped me learn how to start my fireplace. The easy way.
Thank you for the video. I'm ready to use my fireplace for the first time!
Thank you for this video! We have a freeze coming into Houston tonight and I was not able to get my fire started until I saw this video. 👍👍👍
Glad I could help. Good luck with that freeze, and thank you for viewing!
Man you have changed my life. First of all I always thought it was flute, until you said flue. Second, prime the chimney by burning newspaper, holy crap it works. Third, put small pieces of wood down, and then bigger pieces of wood on top. I have lit about 10 fires 🔥 in the past month using this method. You are a beast!! Thanks.
This is such a dope comment. I'm glad i was able to help you. I can't lie, but i light my fire pit this way too lol. Thank you for viewing.
Thanks for the tips. Gonna try this tonight! 👌
Thank you for this. It's cold and I had no darn clue how to do this. Nice music choice too, very peaceful 🤣😂🤣
Thank you, so much, really help.
I have my house for three years.
I was afraid to use it. I didn't know what to do. Your video was great. I love the step by step introduction. Thank you again I could do this. ☺️👌
It's beautiful, cozy and warm.
Great job! I'm glad this video helped. Thank you for viewing!
Thanks for the video! I'll be feeding my newborn his warm bottle 🍼 in front of my fireplace now. 🎉
Thank u, u explained how to do it perfectly and it was so easy I was having trouble keeping it lit before I watched this video
This was just perfect!
Throughly insightful and just as entertaining. Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you very much for viewing!
Thank you for the help! Single mom with first fire place want to show my son how it works. We will do this together and put up our tree with music on. Appreciate your help
@817charmful, keep killing it for your young prince. You got this. Once you get comfortable lighting your fire with this method, try the Top Down Method. You will thank me later. Happy Thanksgiving and thank you for viewing!
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Worked like a dream! Many thanks!
Dude! I felt like Tom Hanks in Cast Away! Thank you so much! Here's hoping that Texas grid holds up! God bless!❤
Good luck with that and Thank you for viewing!
We've been without power for 6 hours and I've always been scared to light a gas fireplace. I am about to learn today, 😊 thanks
Texas?
The gas starter helps. I just lit mine with this technique and only had to use the gas for a few minutes to give it a little head start.
@@jairo.romani of course bro
Stay safe and warm out there in Texas. I hope you get your power back asap. Thank you for viewing!
Me too. Texas life
Yes perfect weather for this. Thank you 🙏🏻
Stay warm and cozy. Thank you for viewing!
Lovely video. Well done, sir. Thank you very much. Thank you I’ll follow each one of your advices and hopefully with the same energy. Enjoy.
Thank you for the kind words. Be sure to check out the Top Down Method video. ruclips.net/video/xlKOZ2EYT5I/видео.html
Thanks so much man you helped me so much getting this fire started 🙏🏾🔥
Awesome video. Straight and to the point 👍👍 Was smiling through your great narration and especially “old ass newspaper” 🤣 Subscribed!
Me too lol
Again, thank you! I just bought a new home with a fireplace and because it has been so long since I began a fire in a fireplace, as opposed to a firepit outside, I was nervous. Now, I feel confident to get going! I also just bought both hardwood logs and a box of Duraflame logs last night! The Duraflames will be headed back to Home Depot thanks to you. And, I thought the "old ass newspaper" comment was funny! Keep shinning, Brotha'!
Showing us that gangster ass way to light your fireplace 💯
Okay. I followed your instructions and got a beautiful fire. Single ladies we CAN do this method.
My girl....Great job! Thank you for viewing!
Omg I started my fire for the first time today thanks for the help 🙏💕
Great job! It felt good didn't it? Now you are a professional. Thank you for viewing.
Very well done. Very thorough and effective.
This is great! So easy thanks for posting!
You are very welcome. Try lighting your fireplace like this, and let me know your thoughts.
Excellent tutorial, thank you brotha!
I really appreciate this video. I never knew about the priming ( holding a fire up in the flute) and wondered why the smoke was coming out at me! I had my fire extinguisher tho!! My house got smoky AF for a minute. Twice!! Now I know. Thanks a bundle!!
Glad it was helpful! After you start your fires like this a few times, check out my video for starting your fire using the Top Down Method. You'll thank me later lol. Thank you for viewing and enjoy!
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@@TheAmateursAmateur I've already checked that out. I used that method without even knowing it!!
That's awesome brother thank you very much no lighter fluid I love it
Nah bruh don't be using no lighter fluid in your crib. I no longer light my fires like this. Check out my video for the Top Down Method. You will thank you me later.
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I have a nice looking fireplace, and I would like try this at least once so I can get that cozy ambiance in my place
Thank you so much Sr. I'm always scared to light up my fireplace. I've only been using it for beauty until I see your video. Still scared, but I'll give it a try. 👍
Do you want to hear a true story? I was the same as you. It was for pure decoration purposes. I lived in apartments and town houses my entire life, and I never started a fire, so when I purchased my home with this fireplace, I didn't know what to do with it plus I scared lol. Then I just had to figure it out, and now I can't live with out it. Thank you for viewing.
Just bought a starter log but I am trying this for my next fire. Thank you!
Save your dough and the cancer. Thank you for viewing!
Thank you so much! I love how you explain things. Subscribed!
Thanks for subbing! My food videos are dope too, but i have no views lol. Oh well! Thank you for viewing and i am glad this helped!!!
How long does a fire like that last? Rolling blackouts over here in Texas got me thinking about cleaning my chimney this year and start using it lol.
The fire will last all night as long as you keep feeding it fuel (wood). It'll only die out once you stop adding wood to it. Go purchase you a lot of wood from the store, then once you recover from this storm, purchase you a cord of wood from a local tree service who is sell firewood. It'll be cheaper in the long run. Stay safe and warm out there in Texas. I hope you get your power back asap. Thank you for viewing!
@@TheAmateursAmateur I greatly appreciate your video! My fiance and are watching your video and had a couple of questions: when you say just keep adding wood, do you mean the small splinters of wood or the cut up "logs"?
@Bryant G, When I say keep adding fuel, I am suggesting to add more of the big logs. The smaller pieces are to help light the larger logs when you are FIRST initially lighting your fire. You will not need the smaller pieces anymore once you get the fire going. Your fire will keep burning as long as you keep feeding it (with the larger logs). As far as fanning the fire, yes, but I don't use a fan or any fancy gadgets. I just blow blow blow under the fire. I hope this helps you out Bruh. Good luck out there in Texas. You guys got that good ole Connecticut whether right now. The storm that took you guys out just reach us. Thank you for viewing!
@@TheAmateursAmateur sorry I'm late to reply, had to take care of some things around here after the storm. Thanks for clarifying! I'm definitely looking to buy some more wood to let it season for the next winter we get.
You better be ready to use it now lol
This randomly popped up for me. Good video. I use newspaper to light my charcoal sometimes.
I spray my newspaper with cheap veggie spray. It extends the burn time of the paper and lights more charcoal. Try balling your paper up and hitting it with some veggie oil.
It’s probably not necessary but it could save time with not shredding the paper
Perfect tutorial, thanks for sharing.
This is so helpful! I bought my first house this year and it has a fireplace and I've never had one before so I didn't know how to start the fire
That was my issue, so I knew i wasn't the only one out there that never had nor started a fireplace before. I'm glad this video helped you out. Thank you for viewing.
same I just bought my condo in September with a fireplace! i’m excited to use it
@@hiimashleynicole1203 You got this and congrats on the new crib!
I just bought some firewood 🪵 and this video helped me stack my fire logs! Thanks 🙏🏾