As winter approaches, many homeowners are eagerly anticipating the opportunity to use their fireplaces and wood-burning stoves. Preparation for the season typically involves chimney cleaning and, of ...

Creosote creates a sour, sickly odor. Slow smoldering fires or the use of unseasoned wood can create “cool” smoke and a weak ...

With a lifetime of heating with a wood stove, burning trees and limbs blown down in storms, and some years now of testing fire pits for Popular Mechanics, I’ve learned a thing or two about starting ...

Flames flickered in front of eight, student campfire builders, but there wasn't a match or lighter in sight. It took only five minutes to start a cozy fire, created by the flame makers who learned to ...

Wildfires are on the rise, and not just in California. If your region has ever experienced dangerous wildfires (or nearby house fires) like mine has, you may be dreading evacuation notices or ...