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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Curling up in front of the fire with your family or a furry friend is one of the best ways to spend those long, cold winter nights. Not only does a fire provide warmth, but The Crimson White reports ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...