A fireplace can make for a nice aesthetic addition to your home, but it can also give your furnace in Seattle a break if you use it properly. If you want to make the most of your fireplace insert, you should know how to build a fire so it continues to warm your home without causing pollution or hazards to your home. Watch this video on building the perfect fire.
Before you can build a fire, you’ll need firewood. Gather a bunch of dry, chopped lumber and start laying the pieces down. Place the biggest pieces on the bottom, and then lay down another layer in a perpendicular direction. You can then continue to build up layers of firewood, being sure to use progressively smaller pieces of lumber as you go. Once you’re done, you can light the tinder at the top and enjoy a cleaner and more efficient fire.