Things You'll Need:
- Fire pit
- Matches
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Step 1
Decide where you want the fire. If you start a fire inside you do not want a smoky wood.
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Step 2
Learn what seasoned wood is. Half of green wood can be moisture. Heat does not release until the moisture burns away.
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Step 3
Purchase seasoned wood, as it burns hotter and more effectively. Less creosote builds up when you burn seasoned wood.
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Step 4
Create a fire that is small and hot. Small pieces of hardwood burn slowly and give off large amounts of heat due to the efficiency of air circulation.
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Step 5
Watch for ash build up in your fire. A fire with too much ash does not burn well because oxygen cannot get in between the logs.
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Step 6
Design a pit that can accommodate the type of wood that you selected. A pit with an open front directs the heat from the fire forward. Softwoods burn fast, so the fire requires constant feeding.
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Step 7
Examine the wood you want to burn. Look for chemicals, plastics and minerals that can cause damage to the environment and your lungs. Driftwood is not a good wood to burn.
