I cannot start a fire to save my life. This is the first time I have a wood stove. The fire does not want to stay lit!
I woke up early and took a few snow pictures. The light was not right so I went out later and took a few more shots.
Nothing much to say about today. I watched my Philadelphia Eagles beat the Falcons! We needed this win.
I am just going to relax the rest of the night and edit pictures.
See, nothing exciting!
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Hey Jeanine,
ReplyDeleteI have a woodburning stove too. It can be a little tricky to get a good fire at first. I try to build a little square (imagine a miniature four walled log cabin) with whatever kindling I can find--dry twigs or small brances, wood from pallets, etc. In the middle of the square I put a bunch of loosely crumbled newspapers. I also surround the little square of with more newspaper. Put some more newspaper on top. This should be about 5 inches tall or so.
On top of that put one or two small logs side by side. Light it and hope for the best!
Once you get a good fire going, you can put on some bigger logs and you will be toasty warm all winter long!
Good luck and Happy Birthday!
Jason
Hi Jason,
ReplyDeleteI used the newspaper and that worked in the past. I think the problem was the log its self. I think it must of had some moisture in it.
I am going to give it another shot this weekend.
Thank you for your suggestions.
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