One of my favorite things about the colder months is gathering around a crackling fire. A few years ago, I started making my ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

For a diehard do-it-your-selfer, buying fire starters at the camping store is out of the question. You won’t be happy unless you’ve made your own incendiary helpers for wet weather and tough ...

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 ...