Starting Fireplace for Beginners - Traditional Method

Fireplace - This video shows you step-by-step instructions on how to start your fire without any store bought fire logs and/or fire starters. You will only need wood, kindling, and newspaper.
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[@TheAmateursAmateur]

Please check out the Top Down Method video. Thank you to all of the comments telling me to try the Top Down Method. I have to say that is the BEST way to start ANY fire, and I will probably use this method for the rest of my life (unless I get put on to something better). kzbin.info/www/bejne/rp2ugI1oer6Ha6s

[@freedomutopuia]

beautiful video my brother

[@KayJuanLion]

Thanks for this! Lived in apartments and stuff all my life as an adult . Had fireplaces but never used them. This morning after Christmas my wife woke me up and "asked" me to get a fire going in the fireplace of our new home. I was scared as hell lol. Your video worked perfect. I even went to the store and got the fire extinguisher and kiln fired wood. End of the story, your instruction lead to a perfect fire in minutes and I look like a badass woodsman to my family lol. Thanks again.

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

Kirby this is one great comment to read. I know I'm late as hell, but great job! I bet it made you look like the fire starting champion didn't it lol? Trust me I was in your boat with living in apartments and condos. In fact i live in my house for like 2 years before I decided to man up and start that first fire. When I recorded this video, it was only my 3rd time starting a fire. Now I can't live without the fireplace. I use it ALLLLLL of the time, and I'm sure you will too. Thank you for viewing!

[@KayJuanLion]

@@TheAmateursAmateur we live in Georgia so we don't need a fire often but your video did it again! Thanks so much

[@missmarycbell]

Awww I love this lil story…… u are me right now lol

[@Wargasm54]

Manly man Paul Bunyan! Nice one. 👊🏻

[@JulianVasquezlegacymutual]

Super Husband!!!

[@thesinglehomemaker]

Any other females come here because they DONT know how to start their fireplace 😂🤣

[@jodiannwilliams3179]

Yup lol.....I’m purchasing a house with a fireplace so I was wondering how to start a fireplace, so I came here 😂

[@dchristian1021]

Yessss, it snowed today and it’s Christmas Eve. I tried to start it, but failed. I’m used to starting fires for grilling but I’ve never started it in a fireplace.

[@pandorasbox6607]

🙋🏾‍♀️ I'm frustrated. It won't stay lit 😂

[@dchristian1021]

@@pandorasbox6607 I had to do it twice. But the second time I focused on getting the smaller pieces of wood that ignite it. The thin pieces, place those at the bottom along with the paper and light it. But you gotta have enough of the smaller splinted wood to make it work. Good luck, you can do it!

[@whiteknightcat]

@@dchristian1021 Long dry twigs also work very nicely. And if you don't take a newspaper, a small pile of dry leaves under the grate works just as well.

[@MrBRUCELEE98]

I just moved back to my small hometown, and the house I bought has a fireplace. I have been lighting fires almost every night for WEEKS, and it has takin' forever to get the fires lit!! I did like you said, literally 5 minuets after watching your video, and had no idea that prepping the flue was a thing. This fire is BLAZING already!!! Thanks for the video dude!!

[@Kimkim22647]

Thank you, sir! After trying other methods without much success, I tried your method this afternoon. The fire is still going 4+ hours and one additional log later. Yours is the best method I've found on YT. Thanks.

[@justkidding7523]

We have the exact same fireplace. My house was built in 2015 and have been using this method since then. Every fall and winter I bypass my electric heat for my fireplace. It keeps my living spaces warm and cozy. Hardwood burns better. I’ve use pine and other woods as well, but hardwood lasts longer IMO.

[@caddochik]

Started my fireplace with your technique! Super quick and efficient! Thank you for the how-to! 😄

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

Excellent Jocelyn! Thank you for viewing.

[@UdxPugilist]

@@TheAmateursAmateurwhat’s the metal thing holding the wood called? I’m tryna buy one! And thanks. For the great quality video!

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

@@UdxPugilist they are called fireplace grates. I actually need a new one myself. I hope this helps.

[@AnnCaldwellSC]

I started a fire in my fireplace using your technique. Worked like a charm. Thank you for the information.

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

Great job! Thank you very much for viewing!

[@williamreyes668]

Excellent video, step by step! I have been trying to turn on a fire for months, with just trying the kilden pieces (from other videos), gone thru 3 lighters, and still nothing. After seeing this video, got it instantly. Key was the newspaper. Thank you! You da man!

[@gigimargal9234]

We have no electricity here in dallas tx since 4am and its freezing inside w 2 toddlers who have a cold and I need to heat up some food or something cause no delivery and husband at work.. soooo.. Here i go. Wish e luck!

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

Sup Gigi, I hope this video worked out for you and your babies. Stay safe and warm out there in Texas. I hope you get your power back asap. Thank you for viewing!

[@jessieybarra83]

Just got a new apartment with my fiancé and we're super excited to use or new fireplace in it! Now I feel confident enough to light that sucker up! Thanks friend!

[@Raudi_5pot]

One of the most soothing KZbin videos I have ever watched while learning how to get my fire started

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

I appreciate that. Thank you for viewing!

[@sevenivy22]

Thank you! I just moved to CO and have never used a fireplace before 😊

[@tarrahtorino502]

I loved this video, it felt more like listening to a friend telling me how to do something instead of a lot of these other videos that sound too technical and formal (i can't focus on those at all haha). Thanks for the tip for priming the flue, had no idea, so you saved me from too much smoke! Thanks!

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

I am your friend lol. I'm glad I was able to help, and thank you very much for the nice comment and for viewing!

[@wesleymarkmusic403]

Nice video. Never would have tried the fire up the chimney to prime it. Recently moved into a house with a fireplace and want to make a fire in it. Thanks for the tips. Merry Christmas.

[@ztrussell]

Who else is here during the crazy winter of 2021?

[@267allday]

#Dallas

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

Stay safe and warm out there in Texas. I hope you get your power back asap. Thank you for viewing!

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

Thank you for viewing Zackary!

[@ztrussell]

@@TheAmateursAmateur Thank you! Your video was great and I shared it with my neighborhood group.

[@brodrickbynum3200]

Thanks for that callout about fire extinguishers! Just ordered one

[@maggieguerrero7260]

Thank you so much! When it snowed in Texas I was not prepared, but now I’m am. This video helped me so much!

[@jeremiahharada2278]

I appreciate this how to video. I just moved into a new home with a fireplace and now I'm ready to rock, thank to this video 🙏

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

Rock on bruh, and congratulation on your new home. Thank you for viewing.

[@gooberbrighid]

Thank you so much!!! Last year I could light it but it always went out. Right now I have a huuuge beautiful fire going because of you!

[@AnthonyVenini]

Yes, this video helped me learn how to start my fireplace. The easy way.

[@cynthiareyes1495]

Dude! I felt like Tom Hanks in Cast Away! Thank you so much! Here's hoping that Texas grid holds up! God bless!❤

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

Good luck with that and Thank you for viewing!

[@lauraochoa986]

Thank you for sharing this video. I have never started a fireplace in my life. We are moving into a house with a fireplace and are excited to use it. Beautiful and warm. Safety first, I love that. Your tutorial is informative and I learned a lot. I will return to view again when we are ready. Thank you and God Bless.

[@chrissyanderson976]

Thanks! Just watched your video, and we made our first fire in our new house! Worked perfectly ❤

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

That is excellent. Congrats on your new house. Thank you for viewing!!!

[@ajroutdoors9806]

I’m a new home owner and just got my chimney flue repaired and ready to use. Thanks so much for this helpful video man, I smoked my house out last night because I had no idea about “priming your flue”. Rookie new homeowner mistake.

[@JulianVasquezlegacymutual]

Thank you for this video! We have a freeze coming into Houston tonight and I was not able to get my fire started until I saw this video. 👍👍👍

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

Glad I could help. Good luck with that freeze, and thank you for viewing!

[@marque235]

I read the comments first, like the video, and then watched it. 😊 Right on, thanks!

[@taduziming8416]

Omg I started my fire for the first time today thanks for the help 🙏💕

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

Great job! It felt good didn't it? Now you are a professional. Thank you for viewing.

[@Tyra_Richards]

I have a nice looking fireplace, and I would like try this at least once so I can get that cozy ambiance in my place

[@jendyson6729]

Nothing beats a roaring fire. Your video was great at explaining the steps for getting one started. I have one going right now, it's freezing and windy out there. Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

Thanks Jen! Happy Thanksgiving to you too. I appreciate the comment, and thank you for viewing!!!

[@cylenthialatoyemiller582]

Again, thank you! I just bought a new home with a fireplace and because it has been so long since I began a fire in a fireplace, as opposed to a firepit outside, I was nervous. Now, I feel confident to get going! I also just bought both hardwood logs and a box of Duraflame logs last night! The Duraflames will be headed back to Home Depot thanks to you. And, I thought the "old ass newspaper" comment was funny! Keep shinning, Brotha'!

[@seasonings2taste115]

This randomly popped up for me. Good video. I use newspaper to light my charcoal sometimes. I spray my newspaper with cheap veggie spray. It extends the burn time of the paper and lights more charcoal. Try balling your paper up and hitting it with some veggie oil. It’s probably not necessary but it could save time with not shredding the paper

[@chickkensalad]

Thanks bro. Had no clue what to do if I need to start a fire in my fireplace. Thanks for the tutorial!

[@nateoghlian1308]

I’ve never primed my flu and I would have smoke coming back into the house because of the cold air but then I found your video and I’ve been priming the flu and smoke doesn’t come back into the house anymore

[@Itsyaresb]

im gonna start my first fire right now thanks to this video, thank you :D

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

You got this. Thank you for viewing!

[@Jamesschen]

Thanks bro! It works! Freezing in Finland

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

Happy to help. Thank you for viewing!!!

[@mrclean2187]

Thank u, u explained how to do it perfectly and it was so easy I was having trouble keeping it lit before I watched this video

[@LF-en6of]

I did exactly like you explained, and my fire was on FIRE!! 🔥🔥🔥 thank you 🙏🏽

[@PaoAFul]

Hi From NY! What a well made How-To video. Thank you for this tutorial. God Bless you. I feel comfortabe starting my first fireplace fire this Holiday season.

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

Go for it. You got this. Also check out my Top Down Method video. This is the only way I start my fires now. Thank you for viewing and enjoy!!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rp2ugI1oer6Ha6s

[@SacredHeartMar]

This is a granola ass video , with some granny music and hood flavor . I made two fires and I watched her grow while I protected my assets 🤣🔥

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

Man....I don't know if you liked it or hated it, but I am cracking up over here reading this comment. This shit is funny AF. Thank you for viewing and thank you for this hilarious comment. "...granola ass video"!

[@nomi0424]

Yes perfect weather for this. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

Stay warm and cozy. Thank you for viewing!

[@CollinsHD0]

Anyone watching this video from Dallas also?Stay safe and warm y’all 🙏🏾

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

I'm wishing you guys the best of luck in Texas. Stay safe, warm, and thank you for viewing!

[@CollinsHD0]

@@TheAmateursAmateur thank you. 🖤

[@patriciawolf3525]

thank you that was excellent. I listened to several demonstrations and you covered everything. I just started my first fire in our fireplace. now I just need to learn how to safely use an axe and chop kindling

[@kemischaanderson9176]

Thank you for this video. I recently built a home with a fireplace and never had one prior. Your video was perfect for my ignorance 😊.

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

Glad it was helpful!

[@d.dragonfly1970]

Just bought a starter log but I am trying this for my next fire. Thank you!

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

Save your dough and the cancer. Thank you for viewing!

[@sabrinamurphy3703]

This was so helpful and entertaining! I loved the little comments you made haha! You really know what you’re doing.

[@amolnaik77]

Very helpful video. Worked for my family. Thank you

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

Glad it helped. Check out my video for starting your fire using the top down method. This is the only way I start my fires now. You will thank me later. I hope you enjoy it, and thank you for viewing! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rp2ugI1oer6Ha6s

[@bianeyguerra7179]

Just a Tip! If you put lent from your dryer in an empty toilet paper role. It’s a great fire starter. Place lent inside role and fold ends. That’s if you don’t have twigs or newspaper.

[@lovelee1772]

Throughly insightful and just as entertaining. Thank you!

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you very much for viewing!

[@JessInIreland]

Thank you so much! I love how you explain things. Subscribed!

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

Thanks for subbing! My food videos are dope too, but i have no views lol. Oh well! Thank you for viewing and i am glad this helped!!!

[@Domxbey]

It’s sad i had to KZbin this but I’m glad i did thanks

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

I had to KZbin it too Bruh which is why I made this video. I knew I couldn't have been the only one lol. Thank you for viewing.

[@pandorasbox6607]

Lol same

[@EmbraceYourJoy]

This video was boss! Thank you so much sir! Gonna tryout this way for sure.

[@inbutnotoftheworld2237]

Very well done. Very thorough and effective.

[@Tilas8]

That’s a phrase something I heard in the army. Anyway I already bought starter logs at the start of the pandemic. I spent a lot of money on those and I’m going to use them. Now I know not to buy any more. This is a nice video, thanks!!!

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

Thank you for the comment and the view. Be sure to check out my Top Down Method video. I no longer start any fires this way.

[@shantetinsley227]

Love this. Quick and easy. Yes!!!.

[@dacosmicone4520]

IWTYO when I learned this. Thanks so much!!!

[@bonniemcalvin8702]

It worked! One match! Thank you for a great video!

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

One match? That is awesome. Thank you for viewing!

[@khabibmcgregor5386]

Texans can like this!

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

Stay safe and warm out there in Texas. I hope you get your power back asap. Thank you for viewing!

[@propyro85]

I can get a fire going like nobodies business when I'm camping and have a fire pit to work with and have 360 degree access to it. Now that I've moved into an apartment with a fireplace though, I had no idea what to do now that I couldn't do my usual teepee fire design. Thanks for the tips.

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

Anytime bro. I didn't know how to use minds either. I had to watch mad videos before I tried...lol. Thank you for viewing!

[@zeehuss7275]

This was just perfect!

[@destinyranee8300]

Thank you for this !!! I have the same exact fireplace having issues with smoke lol 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

I hope you got to use your fireplace minus the smoke issues. Thank you for viewing!

[@whittlingsteve2878]

Perfect tutorial, thanks for sharing.

[@jaesthoughts1369]

Thanks so much man you helped me so much getting this fire started 🙏🏾🔥

[@jackstanfill1101]

Yours is the best. Thank you!

[@acethomas7425]

Bravo! 2023. Thanks!

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

Thank you for viewing Ace. Check this way out as well. It's a million times easier, faster, and efficient. Enjoy1 kzbin.info/www/bejne/rp2ugI1oer6Ha6s

[@michelledom9167]

Anyone from Texas? 😂😂

[@tlnes1219]

🙋🏽‍♀️

[@vsias73]

Yes I’m in Texas. So cold 🥶

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

Stay safe and warm out there in Texas. I hope you get your power back asap. Thank you for viewing!

[@bridgettegiddens2732]

everything about this video is top quality! Like fabulous job & I thank you much

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

Thank you for the lovely comment, but I have to say that the audio wasn't the greatest. Anyway this was my 3rd video, and I've gotten a little bit better at this KZbin thing since lol. Thank you for viewing my friend!

[@Baebayboy]

Thank you. It was very informative!!

[@michaelhowarth3697]

Great tips, thanks. This was very helpful!

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for viewing!

[@SnoDraken]

Excellent video, very well made, concise, and you covered everything folks should know.

[@SnoDraken]

p.s. I'm from Alaska, I have never started an open fireplace fire before, just wood stoves. Your video answered all my questions!

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

Much appreciated! Thank you for viewing!

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

Be sure to check out the Top Down Method Video. It's the best way to start a fire.

[@phenixdrake6592]

Wow...that was awesome man...loved the video and u were very detailed and it helped that you have a great voice and the descriptions were very cool...be well and enjoy that fireplace...keep them Lil buggars we hear in the background warm...and the Mama too...thnks again

[@soraidavalentin-trotman7862]

This is great! So easy thanks for posting!

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

You are very welcome. Try lighting your fireplace like this, and let me know your thoughts.

[@ScuteriB]

Thank you so much for this awesome video! Even your background music worked perfectly (usually that distracts me). I have a question - if you know the answer - I have heard of carbon monoxide being a possible issue with burning wood inside. Do you know anything about that and if it is something I should be concerned with?

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

I don't think carbon monoxide will be an issue. Remember carbon monoxide is an odorless and invisible killer most of the time. You will at least see the smoke in your house from the fireplace as well as smell it. I hope this helps. Check out my video for starting your fire using the top down method. This is the only way I start my fires now. I hope you enjoy, and thank you for viewing! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rp2ugI1oer6Ha6s

[@JalyssaDoubleU]

So helpful. Thank you!

[@khadijahdavis1572]

Yessss that is beautiful bro, i appreciated this video I'd like to have a real wood burning fireplace in my home but was always hesitant because I've been afraid that i would burn down my home, I've heard horror stories lol, how does one make sure that the chimney is always in good condition and clean so that there's no issue with possibly burning down your home?, I'm very new to this and really would like to use the fireplace other than just as a tv stand and looking good lol

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

Hello Khadijah, if I were you, I would get a good chimney company to first do a chimney sweep, then have them do an inspection as well before I burn anything in there (that's what i did and do yearly). It will be money well spent because you'll have a piece of mind knowing that you can safely burn wood in your fireplace without a faulty chimney catching fire resulting in massive damage to your house. I hope this helps. Thank you for the comment, and thank you for viewing!

[@khadijahdavis1572]

@@TheAmateursAmateur i sure will do that sir, i thank you so much for responding

[@DQMOTOCROSSKID]

Great video and good vibes bro. U the man

[@timothythomas405]

About how long will those peices of wood typically last??

[@quoteme.goddess6957]

Thank you so much. This is righteous.

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for viewing!

[@rlogan83]

Thank you, good video

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

Glad you liked it! Thank you for viewing!

[@winfree95]

Great Advice, Thanks!

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for viewing!

[@garyhirtz4392]

Safety first, good job

[@leafshinobi8691]

Some old - ass - newspaper. 💪🏾🤣💯

[@ngolokante9014]

Great video thank you so much!!!

[@wongangel1299]

It worked! 👍👍👍 thank you so much!!

[@Linda-jq8he]

Great tutorial plus the excitement 😁

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

Thank you Fredelinda. I never started a fire in a fireplace before, so I knew i wasn't the only one. I do it the same way in my fire pit too. I hoped it helped you. Thank you for viewing!

[@jediahstewart1220]

Loved your video! 💯

[@bwash6743]

thank you! It was very clear and informative!!

[@happycamper2976]

you could use a propan torch to light the fire in the fireplace no papper or kndling

[@vicaddenbrooke6644]

Big help! Thank you!

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

Glad it helped! Thank you for viewing.

[@santanamadrid5120]

REAL came through

[@petecraterxxsulpnb5404]

Does it cool the rest of the house , I always heard it does . I'm trying to get my big ass living room warmer with my fireplace. I've never used it but I'm bout to

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

Negative. It really doesn't heat up my entire house. If your fireplace is in your big ass living room, then you should be good good. Thank you for viewing!!!

[@petecraterxxsulpnb5404]

@@TheAmateursAmateur fireplace works great , your video gave me the nerve to use it . Priming the flue is excellent advice. Thanks

[@esac1331]

Olive oil poured on napkin workes so well

[@pandorasbox6607]

I've been told the same thing

[@whiteknightcat]

So does jet fuel.

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

I wouldn't do it. Plus olive oil is expensive. Why waste it? Thank you for viewing!

[@esac1331]

@@TheAmateursAmateur if you have napkin and oil works just fine if no newspaper

[@marisolh4349]

How long does that type of last before having to add more? Some of the wood from the store says it last 3 hours.

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

Honestly, those bundles only last 3-5 hours. I've been buying wood buy the cord which is a shit load. You can get it from Facebook marketplace anywhere from $175-$250. It'll last for a very long time too. Thank you for viewing!

[@dorian3260]

I’ve beeb adding a few corn chips to my kindling. Made of fat and oil, they work great, especially when my recycled paper doesn’t burn well. I got the idea from an episode of The Big Bang Theory.

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

Thank you for viewing Pat. Check this way out as well. It's a million times easier, faster, and efficient. Enjoy! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rp2ugI1oer6Ha6s

[@dorian3260]

@@TheAmateursAmateur Are you a betting man?

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

@@dorian3260 That is a negative my friend.

[@956WREK214]

It worked, thanks! 🔥

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

Glad it helped. Thank you for viewing!

[@CodiDan]

"Old ass newspaper" I knew right then I was in for a treat

[@pandorasbox6607]

Lol

[@LaloLloydReal]

Informative and entertaining! Fire ass video mah boy!

[@americanmotors3631]

I don't have that knob you did at the beginning... My heat is out.. Was thinking about using the old fire place.

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

I hope you have some heat. Just be sure that you know if your damper/flu has an open/close lever. You don't want to have smoke blowing in your house. Thank you for viewing!!!

[@americanmotors3631]

@@TheAmateursAmateur I found a cable and chain inside the fire box.. looked pulled open, lit up some newspapers and the smoke went up and out... So I then lit some small kindling and as I went along trouble free I slowly increased the amount of wood until it was making heat.

[@TheAmateursAmateur]

Once you get comfortable, check out my Top Down Method video. This is the only way I start fires now. Enjoy the video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rp2ugI1oer6Ha6s

[@eddricejackson1932]

Question...after your fire is started do you turn the gas off?

[@joyhodgson2526]

Thank you!