Things You'll Need:
- Newspaper
- Matches
- Twigs
- Wood
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Step 1
One of the easiest ways to start a fire in a woodstove is to build a pyramid. Get some old newspapers and crumple it into tight balls. This is going to be your base of the pyramid.
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Step 2
Now you want to get some small dry twigs. Stand the twigs upright and lay them against the crumpled balls of newspaper.
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Step 3
Fully open the flu and the bottom vents in your woodstove. This will create an airflow that will help fuel the fire once it has been lit. Light the base of the pyramid and close the door leaving the door open just a crack. This will add to the airflow and fuel your fire.
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Step 4
Now that your mini pyramid of flames is going add some medium sized pieces of wood, nothing larger than six inches in diameter. Slowly add larger pieces of wood making a larger pyramid. Be careful not to smother your fire. Before you know it you will have built a successful fire in your woodstove.
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Step 5
After you have good fire going with lots of hot coals, add bigger pieces of chopped firewood. Now you should close the flu and the bottom vents. This will give you a nice slow burning fire and it will keep your wood from burning up too fast. I hope this helps anyone who needs to start a fire in a woodstove.
