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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...