where u have the fake logs in the fireplace that look like it is actually burning but its not really burning it is electric? waht are those type of things called.

For years, I’ve always used the packaged logs that you light and let it catch… Whats the best kind of wood to use, how do you set it up and light it, and what kind of kinder should i use?

Ok a friend just gave me this really nice homemade fireplace with the electric lighted logs and everything. The fireplace is painted a yucky green color with a nice wooden trim. I want to know how I can get the yucky green color off and maybe STAIN IT or can someone give me an idea of a nice color to paint over the yucky green that will still look nice..
i was thinking of buying a brick color paint and painting the whole thing brick color, and then painting the grey brick lines in it…
I have wood floor, medium to light shades of wood.

we have a wood or coal fire place, we are sick of the smoke and the mess. how easy is it to add a gas burner and some cerimic logs or coals, what i’ve seen, looking to buy some thing is extremly high prices for what seems like some gas tubing and a gas tap,
has anyone made something similar??

I am trying to gather an estimate of an avg flat rate to charge my tenants because this is covered in my HOA fees that total 0. There is a gas fireplace but no logs in it, however, we are still be charged a percentage of the HOA fee to cover unlimited usage.

I bought some pretty good size pieces of wood (about 14" long by about 5" thick) and they are pretty hard (maybe alder?). Anyways, I always have trouble getting the wood to burn. It’s DEFINITELY not as easy as people say it is.

People say: "Oh it’s easy! Just put some newspaper, and kindling (firestarter) underneath the log and burn it!"

Well, in real life it’s not that easy and I’ve done this half a dozen times and come up empty each time. My dad got the fire to burn, but it took a little bit of time. I don’t know what he did, maybe I should talk to him instead. I even used charcoal fluid and put it all over the log and it still wouldn’t burn!

Do I need to buy one of those air blowers (accordion looking things)? Will this help to put more airflow and increase my chances of making a fire?
Hello thank you for your answer everyone. Yea my wood is a little green. When I bought it the guy said I need to season it a few more months. I think it will be ok. You can still use it if it’s a little moist. I bought my wood mostly for emergency purpose but right now I’m just trying out the smaller logs to see if I can get it to work. Hey, if I can’t get it to burn in practice, what happens when the real thing happens?

My gas fireplace flames don’t get very high. The flames barely reach the top of the logs and there’s hardly any yellow flame so you can barely tell that it’s on–so much for creating a cozy atmosphere. The gas line is turned up as high as it goes and comes directly from the main pipe. There are no other valves outside of the firebox that can be turned and the fireplace valve is turned all the way up. Any ideas? Do I need to buy a new insert? How can I get more yellow flame?
The air control lever…Does a sealed unit have this also–one that draws its air for combustion from outside?

ive made traps by putting maple syrup, peas, and potatoes under fallen trees or logs. I thought that they wouyld go down to eat it and hit there antlers against the log. But i havent got nothing. Ive also found trails and tracks leading me to oak trees with rubs on it. I would love to own a antler or two i love hutning.

We have a gas log fireplace. Do they sell anything that can be put on the logs or into the fire to make it smell like real wood burning?

rather than by lighting the logs?