Making wax fire starters is an easy, fun craft that anyone can do, and they are helpful once you’re at your campsite. Instead ...

Using our scented beeswax fire starters, lighting firewood is a breeze! Forget about fumbling with matches or piling up ...

The best way to check fire off your in-the-wilderness to-do list is to have pre-made DIY fire starters. The concept is simple: Just combine combustible material, an accelerant, and a way to slow the ...

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 fire ...

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 ...

Cozy Up With Homemade Pinecone Fire Starters. By Sarah Lipoff. Updated on Dec 2, ... Make things easier with the help of a fresh-smelling fire starter that pops under your logs or backyard fire pit.

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 impa… ...

Learn how to get a blaze going using an inexpensive, homemade fire wick. A Country Lore tip from the October/November 2011 issue.

The DIY fire starters refused to light when wet and didn’t handle high wind very well, but they burned for a good 9 minutes. If you’re headed camping or starting a backyard bonfire, these are a great ...

Good kindling makes starting any type of fire easier, whether it’s your barbecue, fire pit, or a campfire under the stars. These compact fire-starter pills make for great kindling and are super ...