Build A Better Fire By: Mike Mussog | - Before lighting a fire in your wood burning fireplace or wood stove, make sure the thermostat is turned down so air heated by the central furnace will not go up the chimney. The easiest and best fire for either wood stoves or wood burning fireplaces is achieved with a mixture of softwoods for easy igniting with hardwoods for longer burning and good coaling qualities. Biobrick is also a good option. A cardinal rule of fireplace management is to keep a thick bed for glowing coals that drop through ... Tags:fireplace, wood stove, building a fire, fire safety
Firewood Heat Value Vs Biobricks By: Sam Streubel | - Firewood is the original renewable fuel and still being used as the sole source of heat for approximately 1.5 million homes. Recently, an eco-friendly alternative to firewood has been introduced to the consumer under the brand name BioBrick.
