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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Wind, moisture, and lack of suitable kindling often make the process of starting a campfire a challenging task. Homemade fire ...

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 ...

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 ...