This is similar to how my Dad does it. The only difference is that since the firepit we used was more wide and less deep, we needed to stack some bricks in order for there to be more room available for kindling and paper. Great video.
Wow, you make this look so easy, so you have learnt me something... 1. Oxygen 2. Heat 3.Fuel Ok, got it, however, I can't start or keep my fires going🤔 I've watched your video, several times, ok so, I'm in Louisiana, one of the recent storms, broke a very big tree in my back yard, had to get professional tree cutters to break it down..well they did a very good job, and cut me some really good logs, stacked them for me and everything...most still have the bark and thick vines attached, first fire pit trial, didnt have fatwood firestarter, went old school with crumbled newspaper, small sticks, and my logs, all I really got was alot of smoke, frustrated and desperate for a FIRE, I soaked everything with lighter fluid🙄 it initially gave me the effect, but died down, I wanted to cry!! So please, I will fly you to New Orleans, to show me how to make a fire in my fire pit?? Please🙏
We have the exact same pit and we always struggle to keep the fire going/starting - can’t even enjoy it! Using fatwoods is an obvious solution, will try it tonight!
I hear you! Another part that really help is good, seasoned wood. The kiln dried wood you get from the supermarket is actually really good. It’s expensive but will be easier to light and less of a hassle to get going.
DeAnne DedeMarie Vogel-Hampton Glad the video helped! You can purchase the fat wood online from Amazon and most of the bud box stores like Lowe’s carry it as well.
I'm new to fire pits. How would you go about adding more wood? Do you just throw them on top of the ones already lit? I saw you mention seasoned wood. Anything in particular I should look for at the big box stores? If you have a link or picture of what I could look for that'd be really helpful. Thanks in advance!
Hey man. Thanks for watching. I generally just place the wood on the fire from a safe distance once I have a good fire going - be sure not to smother it. I would look for kiln-dried wood at the big box stores as they is generally good wood to work with.hope this helps.
Thanks so much for posting this, it’s very helpful. One question, where does one find seasoned wood? The bundles I buy at Lowes and Home Depot put out smoke but never catch fire.
Thanks for the comment. Really appreciate it. The wood at the big box stores that are kiln dried are usually pretty good. Just make sure you’ve got plenty of kindling under them to allow the fire to get going. They are generally too big to light on their own and need some smaller wood to get the fire going. 🔥
My fire pit is similar in size and shape ,but mine has a BBQ like grill that sits level with top of pit ,and a nest cover for sparks ,,I though grill is where logs sat on
Thanks for watching. The logs go on the bottom and the grill goes on top in case you want to do some grilling on it. Mine also has a cover, I just didn’t put it on the movie. Hope that helps.
FYI: believe it or now! In Vancouver BC strike anywhere & waterproof matches & lighter fluid have all been banned. Merchants are prohibited from stocking them.
starlit2 I generally spread out the embers and pour enough water to effectively put it out. I’ve also read that baking soda works, but I’ve never tried that. Thanks for watching.
So thanks I was goin to try find a video with just this type of fire pit on a stone patio. Any discoloration with just the fire pit directly on top of stone?
Not really. I usually put a small pan below it to catch any ash. I can generally hose off any ash that falls on the stone afterward. Thanks for watching!
It always helps to grab some form of kindling to get the fire going. You shouldn’t need them if you’re wood is well-seasoned and dry. If it isn’t, the kindling is pretty much essential to getting the fire started. Some people use things like newspaper if they are making a fire outdoors and don’t have kindling. Just be aware that newspaper creates a lot of ashes so having a cover is ideal.
talgwatr Amazon and other big box retailers normally carry it. Pretty inexpensive - listed a 10lb box from amazon for $20. Fat wood is basically resin-soaked wood from the base of a pine tree. It really helps to get the fire going. Hope this helps. Plow & Hearth 1059 Fatwood Fire Starter-10 Pounds, 10 Lb Box, Brown www.amazon.com/dp/B00W4BXT24/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_yvF8EbEYG37PF
talgwatr My pleasure. They do sell smaller bags/boxes of the fatwood if you want to try it out before you get a bigger box. Thanks for watching and best of luck.
As long as you keep adding wood you should be good to go. The initial wood I used will probably last about 30-45 mins before I need to start putting some more wood on to keep the fire going. Thanks for watching.
Hi Del. I got this Firepit from Lowes. Here is the link (looks like is no longer being offered there). Hope the video helped. www.lowes.com/pd/Sunnydaze-Decor-Crossweave-Outdoor-Fire-Pit-36-in-Large-Bonfire-Wood-Burning-Patio-and-Backyard-Firepit-for-Outside-with-Spark-Screen-Fireplace-Poker-and-Round-Cover-Bronze/1002832134
