If you love your fireplace and spending time in front of a cheery, crackling flame, you're no doubt familiar with products like fatwood. These treated wood pieces facilitate burning, helping to get ...

There’s nothing like the crackle of a campfire or the cozy glow of a fireplace to make any moment feel special. But getting that fire going? That can be a hassle without the right tools. Enter DIY wax ...

Burning wood for heat has several advantages: it's cheap, it burns hot and it's relatively better suited to places that are off-the-grid and rurally located. But some rightly argue that wood-burning ...

There's nothing more relaxing than cozying up to a flickering fire after a long day. Make things easier with the help of a fresh-smelling fire starter that pops under your logs or backyard fire pit.

We may earn a commission from links on this page. If you didn’t grow up camping, you may be surprised to find out that starting a campfire isn’t as easy as it looks in the cartoons. (My daughter ...

CONCORD, N.H. >> Graham crackers, chocolate and marshmallows are the essential ingredients for summertime s’mores, but what about wax, alcohol and pinecones? If you’re extra impatient to roast ...

Making wax fire starters is an easy, fun craft that anyone can do, and they are helpful once you’re at your campsite. Instead of buying more expensive fire starters from the store, you can make your ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Summer’s right around the corner, but the heat is already on. From ...

Ask any survival expert about basic essentials out in the wilderness, and fire usually lands in the top spot. Getting a fire started doesn’t just mean you have a crucial source of warmth and light; it ...

Fireplace weather is fast approaching. A fire in the hearth is a good way to add cozy warmth to your home, but if starting a fire in the fireplace seems like such a hassle that you only do it once a ...

This June 15, 2018 photo shows homemade fire starters, shown in Strafford, N.H., which make great summertime gifts for friends with backyard fire pits. Two of the versions tested by The Associated ...