http://cavetools.com Lighting a charcoal grill can be a real pain. Sometimes the briquettes will get burning within seconds, and other times they just won't light! A chimney starter is a tool designed to eradicate the problem of lighting your coals. Learning how to use a chimney starter is simple but a great way to safely start your grill. Simply fill the chimney starter with the briquettes and then sit them on a sturdy and heat-resistant surface (on the grill grates is the best and safest place to do this). Then fill the bottom chamber with newspaper and light using a lighter or a match. Once the charcoal briquettes have all turned an ashy-grey color, it's time to pour them into the bottom of the grill.