The cool weather is here and if you are fortunate enough to be able to light a fire, you’ll want to do it right while cozying up in your England Furniture! There is an art to building a fire – and we don’t just mean camping. When setting up the fireplace at your home:

1. Open the flue.
2. Clean out any old ashes.
3. Layer the bottom grate with three or four split logs (depending on the size of your fireplace).
4. Layer twisted newspaper and kindling wood (twigs or a small firestarter log).
5. Light kindling.
6. As the kindling wood starts to catch and burn the logs, place two smaller logs on top. This should give you a nice slow burn with minimal smoke.
7. Enjoy!

Tips and Tricks:

• Be sure to use very dry wood.
• Twist a knot at the end of the newspaper for a longer burn.
• Push the bottom grate to the back of the fireplace wall so it’s directly under the flue.
• Place the screen in front of the fireplace when it’s lit to avoid flying sparks.
• Make sure someone is always present whenever a fire is burning or smoldering.
• Keep all flammable items away from the fireplace.
• If/when possible, take a nice walk through the woods or park and find twigs for kindling wood – just for the fun of it!