Feb 6, 2010 · Just wondering what you guys consider the proper way of building a fire. Do you use a grate to lay your logs on top of, or do you just lay them on the floor of the stove and burn from there?

Jun 10, 2016 · If I were to build from scratch I would build a two flue chimney. One flue for a stove and a second for a fireplace, preferably inside the house with the mass exposed. Masonry behind a wood …

Dec 28, 2016 · I want to build a fire pit with concrete blocks from Lowes. They sell a kit for $200 that includes 3 rows of pavers and a metal (black paint coated) fire...

Aug 4, 2007 · I was discussing with him how I had to build a big fire and leave the door open for up to 20min to at least keep the fireburning and then I told him somtimes I had to shut it sooner since the …

Jan 3, 2012 · So my buddy whos been burning forever said a handful of table salt thrown on a hot fire once a week turns creosote into harmless flakes, anyone have experience with this? Or is it a old …

Jun 3, 2007 · Mu fire pit sits on top of a 3 X 3 group of 18" pavers with a bunch of rocks around the 4 sides. I burn some pretty intense fires given the size and some of the stuff I've gotten rid of (old …

Apr 8, 2019 · I'm no expert, but you could build a core fireplace out of perlite/vermiculite concrete (ie build your wood forms, mix the mud, and pour into forms). Or you could be more conventional and …

Sep 5, 2008 · It will stain, like any material directly exposed to fire. My paternal grandfather built his own stone fireplace and it's still used by the current owners of the house.

Nov 21, 2021 · Notes: small dry out fires at the start of the season are important - after you have ash build up from multiple fires be sure to use a stick to clear an air route under where your paper knots …

Aug 22, 2007 · Hi all! I'm looking for some advice/tips on building a fire pit in my back yard, and I've had a lot of success with the Pellet forum so I decided to try out a post in here as well. I want to build it …