As you inhale, notice how your torso rises slightly; when it does, lengthen from your pubis to your sternum. Then on the next exhalation, fold deeper.

Press through your heels and spread your toes. Keeping your front torso long, exhale and fold forward from your groins. Be sure not to round forward from your belly: Keep the space between your pubis and navel long. Lay your hands on the floor in front of your shins. Some types of fire logs can be combined with real wood logs to enhance the fire experience, but always read the usage instructions before combining the two. In some cases, adding real wood can result in the fire log smoldering rather than burning, which could lead to excessive fireplace smoke emissions.

Burning real wood in a fireplace can create carbon monoxide (CO), a dangerous gas. Many of today’s manufacturers develop fire logs to burn slowly and cleanly. In some brands, the ashy byproduct of the burnt logs can be recycled as garden mulch. Some brands claim emission reductions of up to 80 percent over natural wood. Fire logs made from coffee grounds have the added benefit of emitting the smell of coffee as they burn. According to the FireSafe Council, commercial fire logs emit 50 to 70 percent less carbon monoxide than firewood. It depends on the log. Some are suitable for use in stoves, and some aren’t. We found that the instructions on the wrapper always mentioned where we could burn the log and where we couldn’t. Q. How long do fire logs burn for?

Duraflame produces a wide range of fireplace products, including this 2.5-pound fire log, which is about half the size of some of the other products we tested. We burned this one in an old wood-burning stove that we use to heat a large shop. It was easy to light by following the instructions: folding out the seam on the paper wrapper and then lighting it along the seam using a single match. The entire log was on fire within 5 minutes, and it burned for just over an hour. The Pine Mountain Creosote Buster Fire Log is designed to help rid the chimney of light creosote buildup. A specially formulated powder integrated into the log dissolves into a gas when under combustion. This gas breaks down creosote compounds in the chimney to help reduce the danger of a chimney fire. If you have more flexibility in the hips, you can slide your left shin forward directly below the right to increase the challenge; otherwise, keep the left heel beside the right hip. If you’re tight in the hips, you may find that bringing the ankle to the outer knee is difficult or uncomfortable. In this case, simply sit with your shins crossed in Sukhasana (Easy Pose). Some fire log manufacturers use compositions that offer more heat than others. Some of the hottest-burning fire logs can increase the temperature in a room, but the degree of increased warmth will vary depending on room size and insulation in the walls. Chimney Maintenance Artificial fire logs provide some heat but are not known for producing intense heat—the type required to heat an ample living space. If heating a household is the priority, seek out natural wood. Nearly all varieties of seasoned hardwood that are appropriate for fireplace burning achieve higher, longer-lasting temperatures.However, be aware that burning anything—wood or a fire log with natural ingredients—can add pollutants, such as smoke, to the home if the fireplace is not properly vented and maintained. To be on the safe side, it’s a good idea to have the fireplace and chimney inspected before using it every winter. Warmth It’s advertised as burning for at least 1.5 hours, so we were slightly disappointed and felt it might have burned fast because we burned it along with other small wood logs. So we retested, using only the Duraflame log—and it burned for nearly 2 hours. Often, a fire log that lasts 1 to 2 hours is just right. Break out the weenies, s’mores supplies, or other favorite campfire treats! The Enviro-Log is made from compressed cardboard and food-grade waxes, and the wrapper claims the product to be suitable for cooking, so we toasted a few marshmallows over its warm flames. The Flamefast Firelog is a safe, easy and eco-friendly way to enjoy a cosy night indoors. If you’re looking for a no-hassle fireplace fire-building experience with consistent performance, the Flamefast Firelog is the perfect choice.

Before you pull out your fireplace tools, you may still have lingering inquiries about the best fire logs for your situation. Take a look at these frequently asked questions and their succinct answers for the topnotch intel you may need prior to purchasing a fire log. Q. Are fire logs toxic? The fire log burned slowly but uniformly for about 3.5 hours, which was 30 minutes longer than advertised. It put out some heat to slightly warm the small room but not enough to keep a larger living space warm. Still, this scented fire log is long on ambience. The combination of aroma and steady flames creates a cozy feeling when it’s cold and blustery outside. Most fire logs included in our list are advertised as producing fewer carbon monoxide emissions than traditional wood. This reduces toxins in the home and limits the amount of pesky, harmful smoke floating around. These artificial logs come in various quantities and contain natural materials like real hardwoods, waxes, biomass fiber, sawdust, molasses, shells, and nuts. Bob Vila has been America’s Handyman since 1979. As the host of beloved and groundbreaking TV series including “This Old House” and “Bob Vila’s Home Again,” he popularized and became synonymous with “do-it-yourself” home improvement.

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They come in a molded cube of four pieces and contain ground biomass and nutshells held together with a wax binder. We broke off a quarter of the cube (grooves make it easy to break off chunks), and then placed it beneath some logs in the fireplace.

While this Duraflame fire log is smaller than some, it creates a soothing fire and very little smoke. Plus, we estimated that the temperature in the shop went up about 10 degrees during the testing process. This creosote-cleaning fire log is advertised to burn with 80 percent fewer emissions than cordwood. The lighting process is slightly different than with the other logs we tested. Rather than placing the Creosote Buster in the grate and lighting it, we started a regular fire with wood, and after 30 minutes, we set the Creosote Buster on top of the burning pile. It took about 5 minutes to catch fire fully and burned for just over 1 hour.While some fire logs claim to burn for as long as 6 hours, the average fire log burns for 2 to 4 hours. The main difference in burn time is the size of the log and the density. Q. How do you use fire logs? This was a challenging fire log to test because we’d just had the chimney sweep out to clean the chimney a few weeks before we tested the fire logs. We had no absolute way of knowing whether the Creosote Buster was effective or not at cleaning the chimney, but we suspect it helped reduce some soot buildup. We tested it after we’d tested all the other fire logs and did a visual inspection of the chimney before and after using the Creosote Buster. We think the chimney looked slightly cleaner after use.