One of my favorite things about the colder months is gathering around a crackling fire. A few years ago, I started making my own DIY fire starters, not only to save money but to turn something simple ...

Whether you’re prepping for a camping trip, stocking up for a trip, or just love a good backyard fire pit, these homemade fire starters are a game-changer. Below, I’ve packed this guide with ...

FARGO-I got a little braggy on our Fourth of July camping trip about my ability to start a campfire without lighter fluid, which our host had used copiously the night before. Of course, it helped that ...

Q: I have a nice wood-burning fireplace, but it is difficult to get a good fire started. Do you have any tips to help me so the room does not fill with smoke as it starts? A: There are some ...

Without a great fire starter, you’ll never get those larger logs blazing, so you’ll never be able to toast marshmallows, warm your chilled bones or ward off that hungry wolf pack prowling just beyond ...

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 marshmallows for those ...

Looking for a budget-friendly way to light your next bonfire? A Reddit user shared a step-by-step guide on how to turn crayons into fire starters at little to no cost — and the hack received mixed ...

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 ...

A box of matches or a pocket lighter are foolproof options for starting a fire. But what happens when your lighter runs out of fuel or your box of matches gets wet? Having an old fashioned fire ...

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