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). ua-cam.com/video/xlKOZ2EYT5I/v-deo.html
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.
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!
HAHAHAHAHAHA....I'm glad it worked out for you. It was real easy right? This video was actually my second time starting a fire. I appreciate the love, and thank you for viewing!
God bless you; for those last words… I am a lonely mom that is trying to keep my children warm in winter in our new own home; and thankfully have a fireplace but scared to use it… but my babies need it. And I need to be brave; confident in all I do. Thank God I have been living in our own home for three months already and God has provided… now it’s time to use that fireplace. Blessings to you and your loved ones!!!
You got this! I know you can do it. I'm so glad this video helped you. However, check the link below to see a much easier way to start your fire. You'll thank me later lol. Good luck and enjoy your beautiful family. ua-cam.com/video/xlKOZ2EYT5I/v-deo.html
My brother, my family and I have just moved into our first family home with a beautiful, wood-burning fireplace and we can't wait to get one going! Your video and these comments made me get emotional and I can't wait for this holiday season with family, movies, and fires, thanks to you! May you and your family be blessed abundantly.
This made me cry. My husband and I are hosting our first Thanksgiving and wanted to have ta fireplace in the background. So happy to be able to have a real fireplace.
Yayyyy!!! There absolutely nothing left at the stores.So glad I saw this! No water or power and freezing temperatures but we still remain in high spirits and prayers and cook outs!! Thank you 🙏 our Heavenly Father
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!!
I'm from Texas (not gonna say which part), but power is currently out. For about 2-3 days now, i've been getting some wood from a forest nearby, and i've been using some of the snow to get some water, because the houses water froze over during the time the snow came. Ever since then, the power has been off and on, and I haven't taken a shower for a bit.
Thank You. It’s been years since I’ve lit a fireplace and needed a refresher course. My husband passed back in 2008. So I’ve learned to look things up on UA-cam.
I’m in Texas and have been without electric for two days. I’ve nvr lite a fireplace but I’m going to give it a try based on watching this video wish me luck
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.
This video was the first that came up when I searched 'how to start a fireplace,' and during the 2021 central Texas winter ice storm "Icepocalypse 2021" we just got out of, this might have saved our lives! I had never used my fireplace before and this video gave me exactly what I needed. You've earned a new subscriber, and my eternal gratitude for making this video. Thank you so much, when my heat pump iced over, when it got down to 5 degrees Fahrenheit, when they turned off our power, we were good.
@ifkz105 It's Dec 21 2022 and we just moved to a condo with a fireplace. We had lost our home in hurricane Ida and decided to downsize. This is the first time I've ever had fireplace and we just heard that most of the USA will be facing the freezing temps you had last year. I wanted to have a pro check the flue & clean the chimney before our first fire but as you can imagine everyone has a waiting list. I have 2 extinguishers and will try to find firewood tomorrow. This is the first video that made this something I think I can handle as a 75 year old! We are praying we don't lose power. We are used to power outages after hurricanes. BBQ grill to cook on and battery fans and sit in the car with AC on to charge our phones. Any advice for dealing with power outages in cold weather would be greatly appreciated. This IS my first rodeo lol
single mother here. I lived in homes with fireplaces, but it was always my dad or my ex husband setting everything up and I never bothered to even pay attention. I'm on year 2 living in a home with a fireplace but last year, we only had a few cold days and I traveled during that week. Next week is supposed to go under 30F here, so I want to make my 1st attempt. I have a fire extinguisher and some good firefighter training ( because I'm a flight attendant). So I'm not scared, but I don't want my home full of smoke. lol. thank you! great video.
I have a log burner so not really relevant to me, however I just love the production of this video. The music, the instruction process and your tone in the way you teach! Kind and patient not patronising or “teacher-like” as some videos can be. So relaxing I’d watch this again just to fall asleep to! 😄👍🏻
Man, I’ve lived in a dozen apartments in Houston that had fireplaces and never even once considered starting a fire. I like outdoor fire pits. But now I’m in the same boat as everyone else with no power and had to scrounge up some firewood. And then on over to UA-cam to make sure I didn’t fak anything up. Thank you sir. Wouldn’t have known to prime the flue.
Thanks man... I’m a 44 year old city boy who’s never started a fireplace in my life. Serious. I was staying at my girls place in out in the woods and was freezing. I always turn the heat on when I’m here but tonight I was like., “I’m lighting this bad boy up.” Your video was the first to pop up and it worked like a charm. That’s grates a huge factor too man. I wanted to follow the instructions properly so I mocked one up inside the fireplace with some steel grate and some steel angle until I can make another one or just get one. But it makes sense now why she always had trouble getting her fire started. With the grate it was going in just a minute ... full flame .. wish I could post pics on here man. Thanks again.
The "opening the flu with the burning newspaper" tip was key! Did it for the first time and it totally made a major difference! Thanks so much! You sir, are no Amateur, you are an Expert!!!
I appreciate you Bruh...when you get comfortable doing it this way, check my video on the Top Down Method. This is the only way I start my fires now. Thank you for viewing and enjoy. ua-cam.com/video/xlKOZ2EYT5I/v-deo.html
@@mikewengal6443 I'm gonna light a fire tonight. Im gonna just light a couple kindling pieces and let that heat it up for a couple min. Then put my wood on and start it
Perfect video: straight forward and clear. I used to have no problem building fires but this year they've all fizzled. Now I see three things I should do: prime the flue because our house is chilly, save up some older newspaper, and get to making more kindling. Thanks!
Happy New Year's to you as well. Thank you for viewing and be sure to check out my video for starting a fire using the ""Top Down Method"...Enjoy!!! ua-cam.com/video/xlKOZ2EYT5I/v-deo.html
Using my fireplace for the very first time. And after watching this video I feel confident that I can do it. Thank you so much for sharing. Safety first!
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.
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!
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!
I'm excited. I have been struggling to start fires and it never works out. I used this method today and had it working in the first try. Thank you so much.
That’s awesome, I’m so glad it worked for you! Even with this method I was struggling here and there. However, you'll thank me later for what i am about to show you lol. Check this video out for Top Down Method. You will NEVER (and I say this with 100% confidence) have to fight with your fire again. Light it once, can keep it moving. Let me know your thoughts enjoy! ua-cam.com/video/xlKOZ2EYT5I/v-deo.html
That was me many years ago, so I knew there were others out there that didn't know wtf to do with a fireplace lol which is why I made this video. I no longer start my fires this way. Try the Top Down Method. This will change your life. Check out the video I made for it. Let me know how you like this method. Thank you for viewing! ua-cam.com/video/xlKOZ2EYT5I/v-deo.html
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
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.
Thank you for the help! Single mom with first fire place want to show my son how it works. We will do this together and put up our tree with music on. Appreciate your help
@817charmful, keep killing it for your young prince. You got this. Once you get comfortable lighting your fire with this method, try the Top Down Method. You will thank me later. Happy Thanksgiving and thank you for viewing! ua-cam.com/video/xlKOZ2EYT5I/v-deo.html
And tomorrows fire will take you 30 seconds (not kidding either)! Check out my video for starting your fire using the Top Down Method. Once you build it, just light it. You'll thank me later lol. Thank you for viewing and enjoy! ua-cam.com/video/xlKOZ2EYT5I/v-deo.html
Man you have changed my life. First of all I always thought it was flute, until you said flue. Second, prime the chimney by burning newspaper, holy crap it works. Third, put small pieces of wood down, and then bigger pieces of wood on top. I have lit about 10 fires 🔥 in the past month using this method. You are a beast!! Thanks.
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!
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!
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!
Fantastic video! The wife and I are headed to a mountain chalet for new years weekend that has a fireplace, now I feel confident I can succeed in pulling off a nice romantic, crackling fire, not a cabin full of smoke like last time...... Thank you sir!
I hope you had a chance to enjoy your fire with the Mrs. Once you get comfortable and frustrated with starting your fires traditionally, be sure to check my video on starting your fire using the "Top Down Method" . Happy New Year's and enjoy. ua-cam.com/video/xlKOZ2EYT5I/v-deo.html
I was this 👌🏼 close to hiring someone to come take out the chimney. I inspected it and it’s a non gas chimney. I stumbled upon this video and I’m going to keep it now. Thanks!
That was my issue, so I knew i wasn't the only one out there that never had nor started a fireplace before. I'm glad this video helped you out. Thank you for viewing.
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.
I am so glad this helped you out. However, if you liked this method, then you are going to love the Top Down Method. Give it a shot, and let me know how you like it. ua-cam.com/video/xlKOZ2EYT5I/v-deo.html
The fire will last all night as long as you keep feeding it fuel (wood). It'll only die out once you stop adding wood to it. Go purchase you a lot of wood from the store, then once you recover from this storm, purchase you a cord of wood from a local tree service who is sell firewood. It'll be cheaper in the long run. Stay safe and warm out there in Texas. I hope you get your power back asap. Thank you for viewing!
@@TheAmateursAmateur I greatly appreciate your video! My fiance and are watching your video and had a couple of questions: when you say just keep adding wood, do you mean the small splinters of wood or the cut up "logs"?
@Bryant G, When I say keep adding fuel, I am suggesting to add more of the big logs. The smaller pieces are to help light the larger logs when you are FIRST initially lighting your fire. You will not need the smaller pieces anymore once you get the fire going. Your fire will keep burning as long as you keep feeding it (with the larger logs). As far as fanning the fire, yes, but I don't use a fan or any fancy gadgets. I just blow blow blow under the fire. I hope this helps you out Bruh. Good luck out there in Texas. You guys got that good ole Connecticut whether right now. The storm that took you guys out just reach us. Thank you for viewing!
@@TheAmateursAmateur sorry I'm late to reply, had to take care of some things around here after the storm. Thanks for clarifying! I'm definitely looking to buy some more wood to let it season for the next winter we get.
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.
I loved starting fires with my dad when I was a little kid and for the life of me thought I did it the way he did and it wouldn’t go. The kindling! Went out and made some and boom! Perfect! Thanks so much!
Listen Tabbie, you will not be disappointed. You'll never start your fire the traditional method again my friend. Please let me know how you like starting your fire using the top down method. Thank you for viewing this video, but you are really going to like this one. ua-cam.com/video/xlKOZ2EYT5I/v-deo.html
I really appreciate this video. I never knew about the priming ( holding a fire up in the flute) and wondered why the smoke was coming out at me! I had my fire extinguisher tho!! My house got smoky AF for a minute. Twice!! Now I know. Thanks a bundle!!
Glad it was helpful! After you start your fires like this a few times, check out my video for starting your fire using the Top Down Method. You'll thank me later lol. Thank you for viewing and enjoy! ua-cam.com/video/xlKOZ2EYT5I/v-deo.html
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.
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!!! ua-cam.com/video/xlKOZ2EYT5I/v-deo.html
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
Thank you for the comment and thank you for viewing. Check out the Top down method video below. It's the only way I start my fires now, so i had to share it. Enjoy!!! ua-cam.com/video/xlKOZ2EYT5I/v-deo.html
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!
This was perfect and included everything I needed to know. I used those burning bricks and they barely did anything. Now I feel a lot more knowledgeable. Appreciate you.
I loved everything about this video from the music, to the laid back demeanor and the bomb ass 🔥. Thanks for the tips. I'm headed to the store now 🏃🏾♀️.
Thank you so much Sr. I'm always scared to light up my fireplace. I've only been using it for beauty until I see your video. Still scared, but I'll give it a try. 👍
Do you want to hear a true story? I was the same as you. It was for pure decoration purposes. I lived in apartments and town houses my entire life, and I never started a fire, so when I purchased my home with this fireplace, I didn't know what to do with it plus I scared lol. Then I just had to figure it out, and now I can't live with out it. Thank you for viewing.
Tell your hubby to NEVER use starter fluid in your fireplace. That's crazy. After you do it this way a few times, try starting it using the Top Down Method. You'll thank me later. It's the only way I start my fires. Check out my video on that. Thank you for viewing!!! ua-cam.com/video/xlKOZ2EYT5I/v-deo.html
Sweet bro I love seeing a how to by a brother. Was going to go in about the old ass newspaper but I see they already have..🤣😂🤣. Thanks for the knowledge. The other people vids always say use duraflame log or fire starter stick. Thank you for some true knowledge
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! ua-cam.com/video/xlKOZ2EYT5I/v-deo.html
Thank you Mr. Taylor. I no longer start my fires this way (I was a beginner too lol). Try the Top Down Method. This will change your life. Check out the video I made for that, and let me know how you like it. Thank you for viewing! ua-cam.com/video/xlKOZ2EYT5I/v-deo.html
Nah bruh don't be using no lighter fluid in your crib. I no longer light my fires like this. Check out my video for the Top Down Method. You will thank you me later. ua-cam.com/video/xlKOZ2EYT5I/v-deo.html
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
New subscriber here. Thanks for your short and sweet presentation here. Very much right to the point! Beautiful fire there and will be using this as a guide for myself. Thanks, again! Thumbs up!
Shit got real didn't it lol? I found that tip out when I was watching a million videos on how to light my fireplace. Be sure to check out the Top Down Method video. This is the only way I start my fires now. Let me know how you like it. Thank you for viewing!!! ua-cam.com/video/xlKOZ2EYT5I/v-deo.html
Good video I didn't know about priming the damper. I keep am exhaust fan in my window 24/7 cuz you never know with gas appliances & I just like that fresh air flow anyway but def will try that next time
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).
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beautiful video my brother
Ooops! I didn't read your comment before I described the Top-down method. My bad. Take care and have a peaceful relaxing winter!
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.
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!
@@TheAmateursAmateur we live in Georgia so we don't need a fire often but your video did it again! Thanks so much
Awww I love this lil story…… u are me right now lol
Manly man Paul Bunyan! Nice one. 👊🏻
Super Husband!!!
Gracias. I started the fire for the first time. They said it wouldn’t work. They was praying on my down fall. But behold. I made flames.
Lol on your downfall
HAHAHAHAHAHA....I'm glad it worked out for you. It was real easy right? This video was actually my second time starting a fire. I appreciate the love, and thank you for viewing!
Thank you for viewing!
This was deep😂
Okay. I followed your instructions and got a beautiful fire. Single ladies we CAN do this method.
My girl....Great job! Thank you for viewing!
Whoot whoot sure can!
God bless you; for those last words… I am a lonely mom that is trying to keep my children warm in winter in our new own home; and thankfully have a fireplace but scared to use it… but my babies need it. And I need to be brave; confident in all I do. Thank God I have been living in our own home for three months already and God has provided… now it’s time to use that fireplace. Blessings to you and your loved ones!!!
You got this! I know you can do it. I'm so glad this video helped you. However, check the link below to see a much easier way to start your fire. You'll thank me later lol. Good luck and enjoy your beautiful family.
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My brother, my family and I have just moved into our first family home with a beautiful, wood-burning fireplace and we can't wait to get one going! Your video and these comments made me get emotional and I can't wait for this holiday season with family, movies, and fires, thanks to you! May you and your family be blessed abundantly.
This made me cry. My husband and I are hosting our first Thanksgiving and wanted to have ta fireplace in the background. So happy to be able to have a real fireplace.
Yayyyy!!! There absolutely nothing left at the stores.So glad I saw this! No water or power and freezing temperatures but we still remain in high spirits and prayers and cook outs!!
Thank you 🙏 our Heavenly Father
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!!
Who else from texas here?
Stay safe and warm out there in Texas. I hope you get your power back asap. Thank you for viewing!
I'm from Texas (not gonna say which part), but power is currently out. For about 2-3 days now, i've been getting some wood from a forest nearby, and i've been using some of the snow to get some water, because the houses water froze over during the time the snow came. Ever since then, the power has been off and on, and I haven't taken a shower for a bit.
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Thank You. It’s been years since I’ve lit a fireplace and needed a refresher course. My husband passed back in 2008. So I’ve learned to look things up on UA-cam.
Sorry to hear about your Hubby, but you got this. Good luck and thank you for viewing!
Sorry for your loss.
I’m in Texas and have been without electric for two days. I’ve nvr lite a fireplace but I’m going to give it a try based on watching this video wish me luck
Stay safe and warm out there in Texas. I hope you get your power back asap. Thank you for viewing!
I'm here to learn too! I'm in Houston and my power was out for only 9 hours. I saved this video to be able find it more easily when I need it. TY
Same. Came here to learn this for the next snowcalypse.
you must have a good phone battery to not die for 2 days
@@siwba He probably charged his phone in his car.
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.
This video was the first that came up when I searched 'how to start a fireplace,' and during the 2021 central Texas winter ice storm "Icepocalypse 2021" we just got out of, this might have saved our lives! I had never used my fireplace before and this video gave me exactly what I needed. You've earned a new subscriber, and my eternal gratitude for making this video. Thank you so much, when my heat pump iced over, when it got down to 5 degrees Fahrenheit, when they turned off our power, we were good.
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It's Dec 21 2022 and we just moved to a condo with a fireplace. We had lost our home in hurricane Ida and decided to downsize. This is the first time I've ever had fireplace and we just heard that most of the USA will be facing the freezing temps you had last year. I wanted to have a pro check the flue & clean the chimney before our first fire but as you can imagine everyone has a waiting list. I have 2 extinguishers and will try to find firewood tomorrow. This is the first video that made this something I think I can handle as a 75 year old! We are praying we don't lose power. We are used to power outages after hurricanes. BBQ grill to cook on and battery fans and sit in the car with AC on to charge our phones. Any advice for dealing with power outages in cold weather would be greatly appreciated. This IS my first rodeo lol
It works
single mother here. I lived in homes with fireplaces, but it was always my dad or my ex husband setting everything up and I never bothered to even pay attention. I'm on year 2 living in a home with a fireplace but last year, we only had a few cold days and I traveled during that week. Next week is supposed to go under 30F here, so I want to make my 1st attempt. I have a fire extinguisher and some good firefighter training ( because I'm a flight attendant). So I'm not scared, but I don't want my home full of smoke. lol. thank you! great video.
You'll be good. Thank you for viewing!
I have a log burner so not really relevant to me, however I just love the production of this video. The music, the instruction process and your tone in the way you teach! Kind and patient not patronising or “teacher-like” as some videos can be. So relaxing I’d watch this again just to fall asleep to! 😄👍🏻
God put people like you here to teach us. Thank you and God Bless.
This is a dope ass comment. I appreciate you Andrew. Thank you for viewing!
Man, I’ve lived in a dozen apartments in Houston that had fireplaces and never even once considered starting a fire. I like outdoor fire pits. But now I’m in the same boat as everyone else with no power and had to scrounge up some firewood. And then on over to UA-cam to make sure I didn’t fak anything up. Thank you sir. Wouldn’t have known to prime the flue.
I'm glad I was able to help. I'm stealing "fak" too lol. Thank you for viewing!
Thanks man... I’m a 44 year old city boy who’s never started a fireplace in my life.
Serious. I was staying at my girls place in out in the woods and was freezing. I always turn the heat on when I’m here but tonight I was like., “I’m lighting this bad boy up.” Your video was the first to pop up and it worked like a charm. That’s grates a huge factor too man. I wanted to follow the instructions properly so I mocked one up inside the fireplace with some steel grate and some steel angle until I can make another one or just get one. But it makes sense now why she always had trouble getting her fire started. With the grate it was going in just a minute ... full flame .. wish I could post pics on here man. Thanks again.
Man that is dope. I'm glad this worked for you too. Stay warm and thank you for viewing.
It's finally cold in Houston and this is the perfect time to start up my chimney, thank you
Just moved to Jacksonville and this is my first fireplace.... Trying not to burn the place down lol
@@kingbelovedtv9197 ok I’m scared with my first too
Heyyyyy!!!!!! I'm in Houston it's cold tonight right? Lol I gotta get get this fire place going
2021, we had gave up on setting up our fireplace, I saw this right after and it worked!!!!
Thank you !
Fo real 🤟🏽
The "opening the flu with the burning newspaper" tip was key! Did it for the first time and it totally made a major difference! Thanks so much! You sir, are no Amateur, you are an Expert!!!
I appreciate you Bruh...when you get comfortable doing it this way, check my video on the Top Down Method. This is the only way I start my fires now. Thank you for viewing and enjoy.
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What's the reason behind heating up the flu
@@4rdzlla I don't know the science behind it but it's a game changer!
@@mikewengal6443 I'm gonna light a fire tonight. Im gonna just light a couple kindling pieces and let that heat it up for a couple min. Then put my wood on and start it
Perfect video: straight forward and clear. I used to have no problem building fires but this year they've all fizzled. Now I see three things I should do: prime the flue because our house is chilly, save up some older newspaper, and get to making more kindling. Thanks!
Kindling is key.
Me too I gotta do all this
I watch this every year HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Happy New Year's to you as well. Thank you for viewing and be sure to check out my video for starting a fire using the ""Top Down Method"...Enjoy!!!
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Using my fireplace for the very first time. And after watching this video I feel confident that I can do it. Thank you so much for sharing. Safety first!
How did it go for you with your first light up?
One of the most soothing UA-cam videos I have ever watched while learning how to get my fire started
I appreciate that. Thank you for viewing!
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.
I started a fire in my fireplace using your technique. Worked like a charm. Thank you for the information.
Great job! Thank you very much for viewing!
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!
Thanks for the video! I'll be feeding my newborn his warm bottle 🍼 in front of my fireplace now. 🎉
awww bless you both
Started my fireplace with your technique! Super quick and efficient! Thank you for the how-to! 😄
Excellent Jocelyn! Thank you for viewing.
@@TheAmateursAmateurwhat’s the metal thing holding the wood called? I’m tryna buy one! And thanks. For the great quality video!
@@UdxPugilist they are called fireplace grates. I actually need a new one myself. I hope this helps.
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!
Thank you so much! When it snowed in Texas I was not prepared, but now I’m am. This video helped me so much!
I'm excited. I have been struggling to start fires and it never works out. I used this method today and had it working in the first try. Thank you so much.
That’s awesome, I’m so glad it worked for you! Even with this method I was struggling here and there. However, you'll thank me later for what i am about to show you lol. Check this video out for Top Down Method. You will NEVER (and I say this with 100% confidence) have to fight with your fire again. Light it once, can keep it moving. Let me know your thoughts enjoy!
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Thank you my good man for sharing…just bought a house with chimney and know zero…this helped much!
That was me many years ago, so I knew there were others out there that didn't know wtf to do with a fireplace lol which is why I made this video. I no longer start my fires this way. Try the Top Down Method. This will change your life. Check out the video I made for it. Let me know how you like this method. Thank you for viewing!
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But will "old newspaper" work as well as "old ass newspaper?"
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What about todays newspaper?
Lol perfect comment!!
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
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.
Thank you for the help! Single mom with first fire place want to show my son how it works. We will do this together and put up our tree with music on. Appreciate your help
@817charmful, keep killing it for your young prince. You got this. Once you get comfortable lighting your fire with this method, try the Top Down Method. You will thank me later. Happy Thanksgiving and thank you for viewing!
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Thank you. What a great tutorial. Exactly what I needed for my fireplace to start efficiently and inexpensive.
I am glad you found it helpful and inexpensive.
Just brought a house with a wood burning fireplace and followed your video and it was a complete sensational success 🎉🎉❤. Thanks!!
I am glad the video helped you out!
This was excellent! Thank you, I'm going to buy a fire extinguisher prior to starting my 1st fire thanks to this video.
Anytime..Let me know how it works out for you. I love the fireplace now, and I'm sure you will as well!!!
Yesterday's fire took me 90 minutes. Today's fire took 5 minutes using your method. THANK YOU!!
And tomorrows fire will take you 30 seconds (not kidding either)! Check out my video for starting your fire using the Top Down Method. Once you build it, just light it. You'll thank me later lol. Thank you for viewing and enjoy!
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Man you have changed my life. First of all I always thought it was flute, until you said flue. Second, prime the chimney by burning newspaper, holy crap it works. Third, put small pieces of wood down, and then bigger pieces of wood on top. I have lit about 10 fires 🔥 in the past month using this method. You are a beast!! Thanks.
This is such a dope comment. I'm glad i was able to help you. I can't lie, but i light my fire pit this way too lol. Thank you for viewing.
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!
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!
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. 👍👍👍
Glad I could help. Good luck with that freeze, and thank you for viewing!
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!
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!
Thank you! I just moved to CO and have never used a fireplace before 😊
Showing us that gangster ass way to light your fireplace 💯
Fantastic video! The wife and I are headed to a mountain chalet for new years weekend that has a fireplace, now I feel confident I can succeed in pulling off a nice romantic, crackling fire, not a cabin full of smoke like last time...... Thank you sir!
I hope you had a chance to enjoy your fire with the Mrs. Once you get comfortable and frustrated with starting your fires traditionally, be sure to check my video on starting your fire using the "Top Down Method" . Happy New Year's and enjoy.
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I was this 👌🏼 close to hiring someone to come take out the chimney. I inspected it and it’s a non gas chimney. I stumbled upon this video and I’m going to keep it now. Thanks!
Oh wow! I'm glad you found this video. Thank you for viewing!!!
This is so helpful! I bought my first house this year and it has a fireplace and I've never had one before so I didn't know how to start the fire
That was my issue, so I knew i wasn't the only one out there that never had nor started a fireplace before. I'm glad this video helped you out. Thank you for viewing.
same I just bought my condo in September with a fireplace! i’m excited to use it
@@hiimashleynicole1203 You got this and congrats on the new crib!
We've been without power for 6 hours and I've always been scared to light a gas fireplace. I am about to learn today, 😊 thanks
Texas?
The gas starter helps. I just lit mine with this technique and only had to use the gas for a few minutes to give it a little head start.
@@jairo.romani of course bro
Stay safe and warm out there in Texas. I hope you get your power back asap. Thank you for viewing!
Me too. Texas life
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 🙏
Rock on bruh, and congratulation on your new home. Thank you for viewing.
Thanks for that callout about fire extinguishers! Just ordered one
Dude! I felt like Tom Hanks in Cast Away! Thank you so much! Here's hoping that Texas grid holds up! God bless!❤
Good luck with that and Thank you for viewing!
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.
Dude thank you for this! This video was the best I found- and straight to the point and all the right tips- appreciate it
I am so glad this helped you out. However, if you liked this method, then you are going to love the Top Down Method. Give it a shot, and let me know how you like it.
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How long does a fire like that last? Rolling blackouts over here in Texas got me thinking about cleaning my chimney this year and start using it lol.
The fire will last all night as long as you keep feeding it fuel (wood). It'll only die out once you stop adding wood to it. Go purchase you a lot of wood from the store, then once you recover from this storm, purchase you a cord of wood from a local tree service who is sell firewood. It'll be cheaper in the long run. Stay safe and warm out there in Texas. I hope you get your power back asap. Thank you for viewing!
@@TheAmateursAmateur I greatly appreciate your video! My fiance and are watching your video and had a couple of questions: when you say just keep adding wood, do you mean the small splinters of wood or the cut up "logs"?
@Bryant G, When I say keep adding fuel, I am suggesting to add more of the big logs. The smaller pieces are to help light the larger logs when you are FIRST initially lighting your fire. You will not need the smaller pieces anymore once you get the fire going. Your fire will keep burning as long as you keep feeding it (with the larger logs). As far as fanning the fire, yes, but I don't use a fan or any fancy gadgets. I just blow blow blow under the fire. I hope this helps you out Bruh. Good luck out there in Texas. You guys got that good ole Connecticut whether right now. The storm that took you guys out just reach us. Thank you for viewing!
@@TheAmateursAmateur sorry I'm late to reply, had to take care of some things around here after the storm. Thanks for clarifying! I'm definitely looking to buy some more wood to let it season for the next winter we get.
You better be ready to use it now lol
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.
I loved starting fires with my dad when I was a little kid and for the life of me thought I did it the way he did and it wouldn’t go. The kindling! Went out and made some and boom! Perfect! Thanks so much!
That is awesome! Thank you for viewing.
Thank you, will be putting your method to the test.. took us forever to start up the fire.
Listen Tabbie, you will not be disappointed. You'll never start your fire the traditional method again my friend. Please let me know how you like starting your fire using the top down method. Thank you for viewing this video, but you are really going to like this one. ua-cam.com/video/xlKOZ2EYT5I/v-deo.html
I really appreciate this video. I never knew about the priming ( holding a fire up in the flute) and wondered why the smoke was coming out at me! I had my fire extinguisher tho!! My house got smoky AF for a minute. Twice!! Now I know. Thanks a bundle!!
Glad it was helpful! After you start your fires like this a few times, check out my video for starting your fire using the Top Down Method. You'll thank me later lol. Thank you for viewing and enjoy!
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@@TheAmateursAmateur I've already checked that out. I used that method without even knowing it!!
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.
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!!!
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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
I just bought some firewood 🪵 and this video helped me stack my fire logs! Thanks 🙏🏾
Yes - a thing of beauty! Thank you for the clear and simple instructions!!!
Thank you for the comment and thank you for viewing. Check out the Top down method video below. It's the only way I start my fires now, so i had to share it. Enjoy!!!
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Who else is here during the crazy winter of 2021?
#Dallas
Stay safe and warm out there in Texas. I hope you get your power back asap. Thank you for viewing!
Thank you for viewing Zackary!
@@TheAmateursAmateur Thank you! Your video was great and I shared it with my neighborhood group.
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
Excellent video. Starting a fire used to be such a hassle for me. This advice made it super easy.
im gonna start my first fire right now thanks to this video, thank you :D
You got this. Thank you for viewing!
Yes, this video helped me learn how to start my fireplace. The easy way.
Thanks bro. Had no clue what to do if I need to start a fire in my fireplace. Thanks for the tutorial!
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!
Thanks Jen! Happy Thanksgiving to you too. I appreciate the comment, and thank you for viewing!!!
Solid idea on using the newspaper to prime the airflow. I'm definitely going to start doing that.
This was perfect and included everything I needed to know. I used those burning bricks and they barely did anything. Now I feel a lot more knowledgeable. Appreciate you.
And knowledge is king. I appreciate you as well. Thank you for viewing!
I read the comments first, like the video, and then watched it. 😊 Right on, thanks!
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
I loved everything about this video from the music, to the laid back demeanor and the bomb ass 🔥. Thanks for the tips. I'm headed to the store now 🏃🏾♀️.
This is a very nice comment Zee. I hope you got your fire started. Thank you very very much for viewing.
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 😊.
Glad it was helpful!
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!
Thank you so much Sr. I'm always scared to light up my fireplace. I've only been using it for beauty until I see your video. Still scared, but I'll give it a try. 👍
Do you want to hear a true story? I was the same as you. It was for pure decoration purposes. I lived in apartments and town houses my entire life, and I never started a fire, so when I purchased my home with this fireplace, I didn't know what to do with it plus I scared lol. Then I just had to figure it out, and now I can't live with out it. Thank you for viewing.
Omg I started my fire for the first time today thanks for the help 🙏💕
Great job! It felt good didn't it? Now you are a professional. Thank you for viewing.
Thanks! Just watched your video, and we made our first fire in our new house! Worked perfectly ❤
That is excellent. Congrats on your new house. Thank you for viewing!!!
Thanks bro! It works! Freezing in Finland
Happy to help. Thank you for viewing!!!
Now I can show proof for my husband that we don’t need smelly starter fluid, thank you sir for sharing 🙏❤️
Tell your hubby to NEVER use starter fluid in your fireplace. That's crazy. After you do it this way a few times, try starting it using the Top Down Method. You'll thank me later. It's the only way I start my fires. Check out my video on that. Thank you for viewing!!!
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thanks for the video man!
Just bought a place had no idea how to use the fireplace. Solid vid!
Lovely video. Well done, sir. Thank you very much. Thank you I’ll follow each one of your advices and hopefully with the same energy. Enjoy.
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Sweet bro I love seeing a how to by a brother. Was going to go in about the old ass newspaper but I see they already have..🤣😂🤣. Thanks for the knowledge. The other people vids always say use duraflame log or fire starter stick. Thank you for some true knowledge
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Very helpful video. Worked for my family. Thank you
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!
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Just bought a starter log but I am trying this for my next fire. Thank you!
Save your dough and the cancer. Thank you for viewing!
Thank you for the video. I'm ready to use my fireplace for the first time!
Great video. Very helpful for first-timers. When your kids started screaming I thought mine were and ran away from my screen. lol
Thank you Mr. Taylor. I no longer start my fires this way (I was a beginner too lol). Try the Top Down Method. This will change your life. Check out the video I made for that, and let me know how you like it. Thank you for viewing!
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Bro this was excellent! I used new ass newspapers instead of the old ones it worked just as good!
Yoooooooooo...hahahahaha...Happy New Year's and thank you for viewing!!!
That's awesome brother thank you very much no lighter fluid I love it
Nah bruh don't be using no lighter fluid in your crib. I no longer light my fires like this. Check out my video for the Top Down Method. You will thank you me later.
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I don't have a chimney, and it's midnight. I have a test in a few hours.
Thank you for viewing!
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
Nice, very nice...especially the fire extinguisher
Thank you very much and thank you for viewing!
Thanks brother you were a big help it's cold in Houston
Good luck out there in Houston Malik. I hope I was able to help you. Thank you for viewing!
New subscriber here. Thanks for your short and sweet presentation here. Very much right to the point! Beautiful fire there and will be using this as a guide for myself. Thanks, again! Thumbs up!
Thank you so much for your kind words, I appreciate it!
Thanks for the upload. I tried to use my first fireplace recently and didn't know about priming the chimney first. Twas a bit of smokey mess
Shit got real didn't it lol? I found that tip out when I was watching a million videos on how to light my fireplace. Be sure to check out the Top Down Method video. This is the only way I start my fires now. Let me know how you like it. Thank you for viewing!!!
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Good video I didn't know about priming the damper. I keep am exhaust fan in my window 24/7 cuz you never know with gas appliances & I just like that fresh air flow anyway but def will try that next time
Thank you for viewing!