4 Tips On How To Start A Fire In A Fire Pit

Have you ever wanted to learn how to start a fire but weren't sure where to begin? Maybe you saw a friend or a neighbor create a roaring fire in their backyard fire pit but you still haven't figured out the secret to building a fire and keeping it going. Well, if that is the case, you are in luck. We created an article just for you. Today we are going to talk about how to start a fire in a fire pit. With a little practice, you will be wowing friends and family with your fire-making skills in no time.

fire pit in the back yard

First tip on how to start a fire - Examine the wood

While log stacking is an important step in learning how to start a fire, the step many people overlook that comes before that is, examining the wood. Before building a fire you have to first check the moisture content and type of wood you are burning. Wood that has more than 20% moisture content will not burn well and will cause excessive amounts of smoke to rise from the fire.