Lighting a fireplace isn’t just a routine—it’s a small ritual that creates warmth and home atmosphere. Proper fire-starting ensures better efficiency, less wood consumption, and reduced smoke.

What you’ll need:

Dry firewood, kindling or natural briquettes, paper, and patience.

Steps:

  1. Place two larger logs at the bottom of the fireplace.

  2. Arrange thinner branches on top in a crisscross pattern.

  3. Put kindling or paper on top—light from the top down.

  4. Leave the fireplace door slightly open for a few minutes until the fire stabilizes.

This method ensures even burning and less soot buildup in the chimney.

How to choose the right wood for your fireplace

The quality of the wood directly affects heat, burn duration, and the cleanliness of your fireplace.

Best types of wood:

  • Beech – burns for a long time and provides steady heat

  • Oak – strong and slow-burning

  • Hornbeam – extremely high-calorie wood

The wood must be dry for at least 12–18 months, with moisture content below 20%.