Wood Burning
Learn about everything related to wood burning fireplaces and wood stoves burning firewood in the Kansas City area.
Firewood Storage Ideas
The way you store your firewood matters. If you’re looking for the best firewood storage ideas, tips, and tricks, then you’ve come to the right place! From providing creative ideas to planning and building specifics, we walk you through all things firewood storage in...
Upside Down Fire Techniques Compared
If you have a home and hearth, chances are you’ve built a few fires and developed your own methods for the best way to stack wood in a fireplace. In our opinion, the best fire-building technique is the Upside Down Fire. In this post, we compare different...
Creosote Buildup in Chimneys
It’s falling into your fireplace or stuck to the walls. It can look dusty, puffy, flaky, or oily like tar. Is it soot, is it ash? Not entirely, no, it’s creosote buildup in your chimney, and you can’t stop it! However, it can be managed, reduced, or removed, and this...
How to Prime a Chimney Before Using Fireplace
In the video, we demonstrate How to Prime a Chimney. Follow the steps to light and hold the torch under the flue to warm the chimney. This is a basic demonstration. It’s imperative that you follow each step listed and practice safety precautions. Table of...
