We don't use wood kindling in our fires

All we do is put one big block of wood on the left and another one 3 " away on the right.  Add
a few pieces of torn up cardboard from all the supply boxes that come in in the fall.  Add another smaller piece on top in between.  Light the cardboard.  Keep the door open to create a draft and off it goes.   But you have to remember to shut that door within a minute or two.  Never just walk away.  

WELL, I MUST BE SOUNDING LIKE YOUR MOTHER....   PLEASE KEEP VOTING.