Starting Fireplace for Beginners - Top Down Method

In this video, I will show you how to start ANY fire using the "Top Down Method". This is by far the fastest, easiest, and most efficient way of starting a fire. You can use this method in your fireplace, fire pit, wood stove, etc. It doesn't matter if you are an expert or never started a fire in your life, the "Top Down Method" is the ABSOLUTE way to go.
Starting Fireplace for Beginners - Traditional Method
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Fireplace Bellow (Tool from the 1800's)
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[@user-vg8jd4vr7y]

I've been doing it wrong, did not sing to the wood.

[@thrashed22]

The priming is what I really needed thank you!

[@dirtyvet5404]

Prime the duct. That is a slick trick. It makes total sense though

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

Thank you for viewing!

[@nipter1905]

that humming crack me up no lie lmao, fellow Connecticutan

[@CajunBeautyCo]

Enjoyed the old Gospel hymns, thanks for this! Very helpful video. LOL

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

I am glad you enjoyed it. Stat warm and thank you very much for viewing!!!

[@jasonjon88]

I could kiss you! I’ve spent literally several years fighting my fireplace with what I thought were the standard practices. Yet it was always a battle and so frustrating. Discovered this video two days ago and have done two fires and it is life changing. Very low maintenance and now I can actually enjoy the fire with my family instead of spending an hour desperately scrambling trying to keep it going. Thank you!!!

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

My dude, this is the only way to do it. I learned about it from one of my comments when I first posted my "Traditional Method" fireplace video. I am glad it helped, and thank you for the comment and viewing.

[@DB-si1zv]

Hello from Scotland Connecticut. Just moved into an old colonial. This video was very helpful, especially the tip on priming the flue.

[@jray1429]

This works great for a wood stove also! I love how I hardly have to tend to the fire.

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

I totally agree!

[@kamiyafitness]

Thank you so much! When the Chimney Sweep said pre-warm the damper I was like....WHAT? lol Made no sense. You explained everything well. Cool Bellows. I found one on Amazon.

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

I'm glad it worked out for you. I put the bellow in the description if you didn't purchase yours yet. Thank you for viewing!!!

[@cosmiclotus7501]

Omg I just moved to CT and I’m watching ur video ! Thanks !

[@JuniorC1903]

The credits music had me dying 😂

[@OysterPir8]

Cool fire basket!!

[@cindybuntain9361]

That’s the most awesome trick ever!!! Thank you!!!!!!

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

You bet...Thank you for viewing!!!

[@vickibairdcoaching]

Perfection! I am enjoying a perfect fire now because of your help. Thank you.

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

Wonderful Vicki! I'm glad I was able to help. Thank you for viewing!!!

[@user-bn7zt7ol6e]

Great video. I’ll be testing out my fireplace this weekend, as soon as I buy a “sweet chariot” from Home Depot.

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

I'm straight crying over here. Good luck, you got this. Thank you for viewing!!!+

[@alannapatrice4300]

Lol now I'm lighting my fire singing this tune. Also from a random cold place in Connecticut. Also want to thank you and your wife! 🙏🏽👏🏽 Mmmmhmmm

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

Shoutout to my CT sister. Thank you for viewing!!!

[@SuzanneMolinaro]

Wow, great method! Thanks for the clear simple tutorial. We’re up and burning in no time! 🔥

[@cynthiareyes1495]

Loved the music and singing! Lol! Another great video!💕

[@carl5192]

Wish I had open fireplace. Your living the dream mate.

[@ekmickley]

Love your vibe!!!

[@BeKindBelove]

That's so cool and such a good use of trash. Thank you!

[@wyominghome4857]

Excellent video, and very clever. I'm having an issue with the fireplace smoking and this method appears to better direct the smoke up the flue.

[@Gelo202]

Excelente el video mi amigo 😂

[@StarLababy12]

Thank you ❤

[@Beth-El]

Thanks so much!

[@Ashrock689]

Thank you so much for this! Great video!

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

You are welcome....Thank you for viewing!

[@lorishayew]

Awesome tutorial, bro! Thank you!!

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

Thank you for viewing!

[@cemalsen]

I enjoyed it

[@agenttaz]

Just watched the video, I have to say it is informative, but the singing is hilarious. It had me rolling.. Tell your wife to send in your AGT submission request.

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

I appreciate the love, but you know I can't sing for shit lol. I'm glad this video helped you. Thank you for viewing!!!

[@stephaniesherrill2192]

This was an excellent tutorial! I recently moved into a home with a fireplace and have be learning how to use it. I was doing the bottom up method but my wood was burning too fast. I’ll be using the top down method moving forward. Thanks so much💕

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

You got this. You are going to love this method. Let me know. Thank you for viewing!!!

[@ishlaelia718]

Tried this for the first time today. It was absolutely beautiful. Thank you 😊 Can you do a video on how to extinguish your fire ???

[@nathashagraterol282]

You're so cool! ❤

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

Thank you Nathasha, and thank you very much for viewing!

[@EvaLaDell]

Very informative! I love the choir song. Lol

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

Thank you for viewing Eva. I hope this worked out for you.

[@endurance8910]

Great tips there , thanks, where can i get a spark guard like yours ? edit - just found one online 😊

[@wolfpacctv3285]

It definitely works I just used it

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

That is awesome news. This is the only way I start my fires now. Firepit and all. hank you for viewing!!!

[@MichaelGolpe]

9:00 You, sir, get my subscription! 🎉

[@RobertViani]

Good tutorial! I’m up in Pomfret Connecticut Heating with Woodi making maple syrup lol I’ve gotta try the top down one of these days in my woodstove.

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

I lived in CT for my entire life, and I have to say that I never heard of Pomfret until today lol. I had to look it up . You're never going to light your fire any other way whether it's your stove, fireplace, or fire pit, the Top Down Method is king. Thank you for viewing Robert!!!

[@erskiinehills3846]

Very informative bro.

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

Glad it was helpful....Thank you for viewing!!!

[@ORIGINALDJZERO]

That Charlie Brown music makes it more interesting for amateurs

[@jom9892]

cheers friend

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

Right back atcha. Thank you for viewing!

[@velozdesign]

You are a funny man! lol And thanks for the information.

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

I appreciate you Bruh...Thank you for viewing!!!

[@vincentmarotta9800]

I'm from CT and I could tell you were too when I said to myself "This guy's accent doesn't sound weird. Must be a local." Thanks again for teaching. There's a lot of old 1800's stuff around CT. Not so much singing...too darn cold for that.

[@ryancrazy1]

while you obviously don't need help, i've noticed it easier to tear the end of the newspaper so its got more surface area when starting the draft. You want a big push of hot air to get the draft going.

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

That is so true. Thank you for that and thank you for viewing.

[@Nancy-rk9zp]

Do you have a video on how to clean the fireplace in between fires?

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

If you are referring to the ashes, nah. Just shovel it out. However, it's good to keep some ash on the bottom. My fireplace is ashy as hell, but i got this magnetic cover that hides the ashyness and keeps the draft out. This is what i purchased and it's great: Magnetic Fireplace Blanket for Heat Loss - amzn.to/3MzaK6C Fireplace Tools - amzn.to/3g0fH6O I hope this helps and thank you for viewing!

[@Nancy-rk9zp]

How long can the fire run? All day and all night for days and days? Or is it important to let the fireplace cool down?

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

That all depends on you and how long you need it to burn. You're gonna have to continue to feed your fireplace with wood. Once you do it a few times, you are gonna know how to time it and feed it. And if you buy those bundles of wood for the stores, buy you a chord of wood from Facebook Market and let it season for next winter. You will save a shit load of money in the long run.

[@omarbrown2696]

Proper

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

Thank you for viewing!!!

[@joshuatremper5026]

I've never heard a bellows referred to as that

[@davidharper7893]

Where can I buy that piece you were blowing the flames with?

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

Here you go David. This is the exact one from the video. Fireplace Bellow (Tool from the 1800's) - amzn.to/3SJtXEA Thank you for viewing!

[@itsmeterri]

Would this technique work with my non operational gas fireplace?

[@jom9892]

it's not worth risking it

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

I agree 100% with @jom9882. Don't risk it. However, thank you for viewing!!!

[@silverbankruptcy]

I use this method when i need the fire to burn for hours without adding wood to it.

[@francisodum5931]

Where can I find that pipe?

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

Sorry, but what pipe are you referring too?

[@francisodum5931]

The one that the blower is blowing into

[@Elliemaret]

Do you have to stay home until the fire goes completely out?

[@moron32]

I don't know anything about fireplaces at all, but I wouldn't leave a fire in the house unattended

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

Patty, for the fact that question had to be asked, I recommended that you don't light a fire in your fireplace. Turn that heat on HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. ALL JOKES ASIDE, NEVER LEAVE YOUR CRIB WHILE YOUR FIRE IS STILL LIT. BE SAFE!!! Thank you for viewing.

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

Thank you....I'm scared for Patty lol. Enjoy long weekend if you are in the U.S.

[@djbazzmaster]

pretty wet wood on bottom? should not smoke that much