Whether you are in the middle of the woods or settled in your home on a cold winter's night, fires can be a great source of heat and light. To get a fire started, the simplest and easiest way is to use a starter log. But if you happen to be stuck without one of these convenient devices, it is not the end of the world. You can still construct a roaring fire in no time.
Items you will need
Firewood
Newspaper
Kindling
Matches
Place two pieces of firewood in a cleared area or fireplace, away from any flammable objects. Position the pieces of firewood parallel to each other and 4 to 5 inches apart.
Crumple five or six pages of newspaper into compact balls and insert them between the two pieces of firewood.
On top of the newspaper, fill the remainder of the space between the firewood with kindling, or small dry pieces of wood.
Use a match to light the newspaper in several places, being careful not to burn yourself.
Once the newspaper and kindling have started to burn, add more firewood as needed to keep the fire going.
Warnings
- Fires can be dangerous, so keep a fire extinguisher or a bucket of water nearby in case the flames get out of control.
Tips
- If you have trouble lighting the newspaper and kindling, lightly blow on the flames. This helps air reach the fire, which will keep it burning.
References
Tips
- If you have trouble lighting the newspaper and kindling, lightly blow on the flames. This helps air reach the fire, which will keep it burning.
Warnings
- Fires can be dangerous, so keep a fire extinguisher or a bucket of water nearby in case the flames get out of control.
Writer Bio
Steven Kittinger graduated from the Southern Methodist University with a B.A. in cinema/television. Over the past seven years, he has written, directed and edited a number of short films and a feature. He has also made more than 70 how-to videos for the Internet.
