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 ...

As a passionate gardener, I'm always on the lookout for unique and effective tools to enhance my garden's beauty and health. One of my favorite secret weapons? Pinecones! These natural wonders are ...

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 ...

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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 ...

Fire is one of the most fundamental elements for survival. It can be used to cook, stay warm, signal for help, or create a sense of safety and comfort in an unfamiliar environment. For outdoor ...

What a privilege it is to be a Fire Starter – to help others keep their own flame of life burning brightly. This thought came to mind when I received an email from Rani Brahmbhatt, a student at George ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor and has been writing about health, fitness, and science here since 2015. Beth was the recipient of the 2017 Carnegie Science Award in science ...

Editor’s note: Triangle entrepreneur and thought leader Jes Averhart, CEO of Jes & Co and host of the “Reinvention Road Trip,” is a regular WRAL TechWire contributor who explores topics pertaining to ...