Now admittedly I had my doubts about this till I tried it. Now that I have I wouldn't start a fire any other way (don't tell my Grandad). Quick to start, quick to heat and very little smoke...and works indoors in the wood stove / fireplace as well as it does outside for the bbq or firepit. Please see the link below for a complete tutorial. If you have a better way of starting a fire that doesn't involve diesel fuel and missing eyebrows please let me know.
http://www.strawbale.com/burn-an-upside-down-fire-for-efficiency
Thanks to my friends at http://www.strawbale.com/ for the link. If you're looking for an energy efficient, environmentally friendly and locally grown method of home / outbuilding / cabin / playhouse construction you can build yourself please take a look at their website.
Stay warm.
Clint
